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December 28, 2005

Found Child- Request for Public Assistance

In the early morning hours of Wednesday, December 28, 2005, members of the Canby Fire Department, returning from a call, located a 3-4 year-old Hispanic female walking westbound on the sidewalk on Highway 99E near N. Juniper Street. The child was wearing a bathrobe and bedroom slippers. The Canby Police were immediately contacted ands the child was taken to the Canby Police Department.

Canby Police request the assistance of the public in identifying this child. Please forward any information to either Det. Tony Fetters at 503-793-2010 or Det. Steve Christman- 503- 701-8967.

UPDATE - LOST CHILD'S PARENTS LOCATED

In connection with the earlier press release from this morning- the lost 4 year-old child found by the Canby Fire Department has been reunited with her mother. The child was left by her mother at a daycare provider. When the provider went to use the restroom, the child left the apartment and started walking to her mother's worksite which was several blocks away.

Canby Police made an investgation of the circumstances and no criminal charges will be filed against the day care provider..

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December 22, 2005

SUSPECT ARRESTED IN HIT & RUN AND DUII

At 10:05 PM on December 21, 2005, Officer Chris Scharmota responded to a Hit & Run accident ( no injury/ property damage only ) on the corner of NW 1st and N. Holly street.

The driver ( a female who lives in rural Canby ) told Officer Scharmota that she was driving east on NW 1st Avenue when she was struck by a white pick-up truck heading south on N. Holly. She said the truck disregarded the stop sign. The victim driver told police that the operator of the pick-up truck failed to stop and continued driving.

A witness to the accident later informed Officer Scharmota that he followed the suspect to Mikes Tavern on NW 1st and observed him enter the establishment . This same witness later made a positive ID of the suspect who by this time had been contacted by Officer Scharmota.

Officer Scharmota concluded his investigation at the bar and subsequently arrested Dennis Edward HALL Jr. ( 02-09-75 ) of N. Canby for the crimes of Hit & Run driving and DUII.

Hall was later lodged in the Clackamas County Jail. During his booking procedure, a small pipe used for smoking marijuana was located in his possessions and he was also given an additional charge of Supplying Contraband into a Correctional Facility.

The case has been forwarded to the Clackamas County District Attorney for further legal action.

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December 9, 2005

AUTO-PED ACCIDENT

At 3:41 PM on Tuesday, December 6, 2005, Officer Jeremy Holstad responded along with Canby Fire Department to a reported accident involving a motor vehicle and a child on a bicycle.The accident occurred at the intersection of NE 4th and N. Pine street.

Upon investigating, Officer Holstad discovered that 10 year-old Zachary Sisson of N. Canby had been struck by a vehicle operated by Sulamita Gonzalez ( 11-09-80 ), also of N. Canby. The child was wearing a bike helmet at the time of the accident.

The child was transported for observation to OHSU by his father. His medical injures were reported to be minor at the time of the incident.

No citations have been issued as the accident remains under investigation.

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December 5, 2005

SUSPECTS ARRESTED ON WARRENTS

At approximately 2:50 PM on November 2, 2005, Canby Police arrested two During the early morning hours of December 1, 2005, Officers Scott Cunningham and Chris Mead assisted Clackamas County Sheriffs Department on a suspicious vehicle call. Upon arriving at the area of the call located in the 26000 block of S. Bolland Rd, Officer Cunningham stopped a vehicle matching the description after observing it fail to come to a stop prior to entering the roadway. The adult driver was found to be suspended and was cited and the vehicle towed. Information was also obtained during the course of this stop, that wanted two individuals, Pamela Suzanne JONES ( 03-08-82) of SE Canby, and Brian David HORNING ( 05-19-84 ) were at a residence located at the 800 block os S. Heinz Rd.

Officers Cunnunham and Mead subsequently went to this address and located both Horning and Jones.

Horning had warrants from Clackamas County charging him with Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle, Possession of a Stolen Vehicle, and Theft II.

Ms. Jones was wanted in Clackamas County for Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle, Possession of a Stolen Vehicle, and Theft II.

Both were lodged in the Clackamas County Jail.

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November 4, 2005

SUSPECTS ARRESTED IN BURGLARY CASES

At approximately 2:50 PM on November 2, 2005, Canby Police arrested two persons in connection with a burglary that had occurred during the day of October 30, 2005.

Sgt. Tim Sommer took the original burglary report from a S. Pine street resident who indicated that sometime between 10AM-2PM, unknown persons had walked into their opened garage, entered an unlocked car, and stolen a purse containing credit cards and cash.

The victim later reported that the credit card had been used several times in the Woodburn area to make numerous purchases. One of the purchases involved buying new tires and wheels.

Detective Steve Christman was assigned the follow-up investigation and proceeded to make inquiries as to how many times and where the credit card had been illegally used. Upon contacting the tire shop in Woodburn to get the facts concerning the suspects description, he also was able to obtain a description of the vehicle used by the female suspect, which was described as a 1996 Gold Chevrolet Blazer. Det. Christman later informed the husband of victim of the progress of the investigation and mentioned the suspect vehicle's traits to him during the conversation.

Around 2: 40 PM on November 2, 2005, the victims husband was outside of his residence and noticed a vehicle matching the suspects description driving by his home. He followed them in his car and notified police. He attempted to block the suspects in but they took off eventually pulling in behind BBC Steel on SE Township and ran off on foot.

Responding Canby Officers gave a brief search and located and subsequently arrested Kortni Marie HUDSON (12-13-80 ) and Kendall Lee SHUPE ( 05-28-86 ) both of whom live together on NE Fargo Rd. in Aurora. A third person , Jason Lee HOBBS ( 04-13-85 ), was also in the Blazer and was arrested and lodge in jail for Possession of a Controlled Substance after small amount of methamphetamine was located near his person.

MS. HUDSON and MS. SHUPE were both charged with 1st degree Burglary and Identity Theft in connection with the October 30th burglary on S. Pine Street. Evidence linking them to the crime was located inside the Blazer, which suffered severe mechanical damage when it drove in behind BBC Steel.

The case has been sent to the District Attorney for further legal action and more investigation will be forthcoming involving crimes committed in the Woodburn area with the stolen credit cards.

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October 28, 2005

SUSPECT ARRESTED IN WEAPONS & DRUG RAID

On Thursday, October 27, 2005, members of the Canby Police Department, assisted by West Linn PD and the Clackamas County Sheriffs Department served a search warrant in the 500 block of N. Locust Street.

Prior to the warrants execution, at approximately 11:00AM, Canby Police followed and subsequently arrested Daniel George PULS ( 08-20-44 ) in the parking lot of the Cutsforth Thriftway store. PULS was taken into custody without incident and was not armed at the time.

Canby Police then entered into PULS residence on N. Locust street where, after an exhausting 10 hour search, seized over 100 various handguns, rifles and shotguns,over ten- thousand of rounds of ammunition, an assault rifle, a sawed -off shotgun and police issued shotgun, body armor, and a silencer.

The Clackamas County Sheriffs Department Bomb Squad removed electric matches, an electric fuse igniter, a cannon fuse, black powder, M-80 explosives, a military smoke hand grenade, and a riot tear gas grenade cannister. Police also seized a jar containing cyanide.

PULS has a medically issued marijuana card. However, police seized 16 growing plants and approximately 4 lbs of cultivated and bagged marijuana which is in gross excess of his legally allowable allotment.

PULS is a convicted felon with a criminal history dating back to 1961 where he was first incarcerated in Oregon for Assault, Robbery, Burglary, and Passing a Forged Document. PULS most recent incarceration was in the mid-1980's where he served several years in a Minnesota federal prison for possession of a silencer for a firearm.

PULS was lodged in the Clackamas County Jail on initial charges of Felon in Possession of a Firearm, Felon in Possession of Body Armor, Possession of a Silencer, Possession and Manufacturing of an Explosive Device, five (5) counts of Menacing, and possession and Delivery of a Controlled Substance.

The case remains under investigation and has been referred to the Clackamas County District Attorney for review and further action.

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October 26, 2005

Suspect arrested for Burglary, Kidnaping, and Assault

At approximately 8:30 AM on Tuesday, October 25, 2005, Canby Police arrested Ruben FRAUSTO-HERNANDEZ ( 03-21-75 ), and charged him with numerous criminal charges in connection with an assault on a former girlfriend that occurred in the 300 block of SW 2nd. Hernandez was lodged in the Clackamas County Jail.

During the early hours of October 25, 2005, Frausto-Hernandez ( who lives in Beaverton ), knocked on the door of his ex-girlfriend, who reluctantly let him inside. He refused to leave when she requested and he assaulted her by slapping her numerous times in the face and he subsequently locked her in the bathroom refusing to let her leave. Around 7:36 AM, she managed to dial 911 and quickly hang up. As the call was received as incomplete, dispatch (CCOM ) dispatched Canby PD to the residence.

When nobody would answer the door for the police, a forced entry was made by kicking in the door. The victim and suspect were located inside and Frausto-Hernandez was arrested without incident. The victim did not require medical attention.

The suspect was lodged on charges of Burglary 1, Kidnap 1, Assault 4,and held on probation violations for Coercion and Assault 4.

The case will be forwarded to the District Attorney for further action.

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September 15, 2005

18 month old girl life-flighted to OHSU

On 09-15-05 at approximately 7:20 PM, Canby Police Department responded to a residence on S. Ivy St. to assist the Canby Fire Department with an 18 month old child who had fallen down a flight of stairs. When Canby Police arrived the 18-month-old child had already been life-flighted to OHSU with possible head injuries.

According to Officer Farmer, the officer on scene, a 5 year old child, who also lives at the residence pushed the 18 month old down a flight of stairs. Both children are foster children. According to the foster mother, the 5 year old child has become physically aggressive and that she has been in contact with the Department of Health and Human Services regarding the physical behavior.

As of this writing the 18 month old child has been released from the hospital and has not sustained any serious injuries. The child is back at home with the foster family.

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September 6, 2005

Suspect arrested in Connection with 8/29 Search Warrants

On September 6, 2005, Canby Police Detectives arrested Juan Ramon ROMERO-RENTERIA ( 08-29-68 ) at his place of employment in Clackamas, OR, and charged him with Possession and Delivery of a Controlled Substance, and two counts of Endangering the Welfare of a Minor. This subject was not home when Canby Police served a search warrant at his residence on August 29, 2005 during a city wide methamphetamine enforcement operation.

Detectives discovered that Romero-Rentaria was also being employed at his worksite using a fictitious name and social security number during the arrest.

Romero-Renteria's spouse was taken into custody during the drug operation on August 29th, and remains in the Clackamas County Jail.

The case will be reviewed by the District Attorney prior to further legal action.

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August 30, 2005

RAPE SUSPECT ARRESTED

During the late afternoon of Tuesday, August 30, 2005, Canby Police officers responded to a report of a sexual assault in involving an elderly female at a SW Canby Adult Foster Care Home. Investigating officers determined that a young adult male had presented himself at the foster care facility and requested to speak with the elderly female resident who he had met over the internet.

The foster care home proprietor became suspicious after the younger male had entered the elderly female's bedroom and closed the door and she subsequently contacted the residents daughter who came to the facility. When the daughter opened the door,she found her mother in a state of undress and the male also unclothed. She confronted the male and struck him with her mothers walker ( the elderly female was physically disabled ), as the male ran out of the facility. The police were then summoned.

Investigation by Canby Police Detectives lead to the identity of the suspect as one Justin Emilleo FOSSA ( 08-12-77 ) of Creswell, Oregon. Creswell is located approximately 10 miles SE of Eugene, Oregon. On August 31, 2005, Canby Police Detectives contacted Fossa at his Creswell residence and subsequently arrested him on charges of Rape in the First Degree and Sexual Abuse in the 1st degree. He was initially lodged in the Lane County Jail and later transported that evening to Clackamas County Jail by Canby officers.

After Fossa's arrest, Canby Detectives obtained a Search Warrant for his residence which was served during the late hours of August 31, 2005 and evidence in the case was seized.

The case has been referred to the Clackamas County District Attorneys office for further legal action.

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August 29, 2005

Search Warrants

In the early morning hours of August 29, 2005, members of the Canby Police TET Team, along with Detectives, executed three search warrants on local residences in connection with a lengthy investigation of a major methamphetamine distribution ring in the Canby area. As a result,three adults were lodged in Clackamas County Jail on numerous drug charges. One of the adults was also charged with 1st degree Child neglect and her 3 year-old son was taken into protective custody by Canby Police and agents of the Department of Human Services.

Arrested and charged with 1 count of Possession of Controlled Substances, and 1 count of Delivery of a Controlled Substance was Sabino GONZALEZ-CABOS Jr. ( aka Salvadore IBANEZ-de DIOS ) DOB: 01-05-71. Who lives in the 700 block of SE 5th street in Canby.

Investigators seized over 1/4 lb of suspected methamphetamine from GONZALEZ-CABOS which was found in his apartment. His two vehicles and an undisclosed amount of cash was also seized from this suspect.

Officers also served a search warrant on a house located on the 300 block on NE 4th. Suspected methamphetamine was seized from this residence and arrested and lodged in Clackamas County Jail was Ms Guadalupe GONZALEZ-LUNA (11-20-69), a resident of the home. She was charged with 1 count of Possession of a Controlled Substance, 1 count of Delivery of a Controlled Substance, and 1 count of Endangering the Welfare of a Minor as she had two teenage children living in the residence.

Lastly, police arrested Wendy Marie MIller (12-03-75) of the 200 block of SE 2nd after serving search warrant at her residence. Miller was lodged in Clackamas County Jail on 1 count of Possession of a Controlled Substance, 1 count of Delivery of a Controlled Substance, one count of Endangering the Welfare of a Minor, one count of 1st degree Child Neglect, a 1 counts of Fraudulent Use of a Credit Card.

Millers 3 year-old son was also taken into protective custody by Canby Police and DHS. The case is still under investigation and additional arrests are anticipated.

Sabino GONZALEZ-CABOS Jr. Guadalupe GONZALEZ-LUNA Wendy Marie Miller

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August 28, 2005

Armed Robbery

At 7:10 PM on August 28, 2005, Canby Police responded to a report of a strong-armed robbery occurring at Cutsforth Thriftway store located at 225 NE 2nd street. Upon arriving, Sgt. Jorge Tro and Officer Chris Scharmota assisted Cutsforth staff and their Loss Prevention officer in taking Damien Owen FULLILOVE( 08-22-75), no claimed address, into custody. FULLILOVE was stopped after being observed by loss prevention shoplifting meat and a packet of razor blades.

FULLILOVE began resisting and fighting with Loss Prevention and Cutsforth staff and when police arrived, 5 employees were struggling to contain FULLILOVE.

FULLILOVE was subsequently lodged in the Clackamas County Jail on one count of Robbery III, and additionally had three warrants for Theft II from Clackamas County, and one Probation Violation warrant for DUII from Multnomah County in existence for his arrest.

The case is being referred to the Clackamas County District Attorneys office for further legal action.

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August 27, 2005

Stolen Vehicle

While on routine patrol, Officer Nate DiCenzo overheard a radio transmission from the Woodburn Police Department that a lone female had just stolen a vehicle and was last seen heading north on Highway 99E toward Canby. Officer Di Cenzo began driving south and near the Top-of-Hill restaurant observed the stolen van and began giving chase. The suspect began accelerating reaching speeds over 90 mph and changed lanes several times nearly causing several accidents. When the suspect tried to drive into the Canby Sand and Gravel lot in hopes of losing Officer Di Cenzo, she lost control and crashed into an embankment ditch.

The driver attempted to flee on foot but was captured immediately by Officer Di Cenzo. Canby Medics were called and examined the suspect who was not injured.

Further investigation indicated that the driver, now identified as Janette Maria DAHLMAN-DEYAC ( 02-06-77 ) of SE Portland, was impaired and was arrested for DUII, Attempting to Elude Police, Possession of a Controlled Substance ( methamphetamine ), and Reckless Driving. She was booked into the Clackamas County Jail. She also was driving on a suspended drivers license.

The stolen vehicle, which appeared to have been totaled from the collision, was towed by it's owner who arrived along with Woodburn Police to the accident scene. Pending charges against Ms. DAHLMAN-DEYAC for stealing the vehicle will be addressed in Marion County. It was determined from Woodburn the police that the suspect was helping the owner of the vehicle whom she knew, when they became embroiled in an argument resulting in Ms. DAHLMAN-DEYAC leaving in the victim's van without permission.

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August 4, 2005

Suspect arrested in assault

On Monday August 1, 2005 around 3:45 PM, Officer Jason Deason arrested Carl Robert LEWIS ( 12-21-68 ) of NE Canby for felony Assault III. Mr. Lewis was taken into custody after he reportedly struck a male friend in the face with a police baton after a verbal altercation regarding some money the friend claimed Mr. Lewis owed him for a car alarm. The incident occurred in the 100 block of NE 5th street.

The victim did not require any medical attention after being struck with the weapon on the left side of his face.

Mr. Lewis was transported to the county jail and booked on the Assault III charge. The case will be reviewed by the District Attorney for further legal action.

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July 13, 2005

National Night Out

On Tuesday, August 2nd from 6:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M., neighborhoods throughout Canby are invited to join forces with thousands of communities nationwide for the 21st annual National Night Out Crime/Drug Prevention Event. Neighbors are encouraged to lock their doors, turn on their porch lights and spend the evening outside with neighbors.

Join a growing number of your neighbors by participating in this event. The National Night Out campaign is an extraordinary way to build neighborhood unity and strengthen police-community partnerships.

The Canby Police and Canby Fire Departments (with special assistance from Cutsforth Thriftway and Greenbriar Apartments) are also planning a citywide event on Tuesday, August 2, 2005 at Wait Park and Locust Street Parks from 6:00 P.M. and 9:00 P.M. The event will feature free ice cream and games for the kids, along with crime prevention literature and chat groups with officials from the police, fire and sheriff’s departments.

Come join us and learn how to make our community a safer place to live.

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July 11, 2005

Child Pornography Suspect Sentenced

On January 27, 2005, members of the Oregon Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC), and the Canby Police Department executed a search warrant at the SE 2nd Ave Canby home of Arthur Learoy SEIBERT, DOB:07-07-59. The warrant was a result of a continuing investigation into unlawful possession and dissemination of child pornography. During his subsequent interview, Mr. SEIBERT confessed to possessing and disseminating numerous sexual explicit images involving children.

On June 23, 2005, Mr. SEIBERT plead guilty in Clackamas County Circuit Court to two (2) counts of possession of child pornography ( Encouraging Child Sex Abuse II- a Class C Felony ), resulting in the following sentence: 120 days in the county jail- $1,744.00 in fines and fees, 120 months supervised probation, and general sex offender registry terms.

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May 31, 2005

MIP PARTY INVESTIGATED / ARRESTS MADE

At 12:30 AM on Sunday, May 29, 2005, Canby Police responded to a complaint of loud music and noise coming from a residence in the 1300 block of SE 9th Ave. Upon arriving, officers discovered several underage juveniles consuming alcoholic beverages. In addition, the 17 year-old daughter of the home owners ( who were not home ), was found unconscious in an upstairs bathroom. Canby Police summoned medical assistance and she was attended to by Canby Fire Department Medics and transported to Willamette Falls Hospital for suspected alcohol poisoning. She was subsequently released.

Four juveniles received citations for Minor in Possession of Alcohol and their parents were contacted and responded to the scene .Their future status will be determined by the Clackamas County Juvenile Department. Two adults, ages 18 and 19 received citations for MIP Alcohol and were released at the scene. Their cases will be addressed in the Canby Municipal Court.

Arrested and charged with Furnishing Alcohol to Minors was Jason Alan SCHNEIDER, (11-02-82), of Milwaukie. SCHNEIDER was lodged in the Clackamas County Jail and has a June 30th court date in Canby Municipal Court.

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May 6, 2005

DRUG ARRESTS/ SEARCH WARRANT SERVED

At 8:00 AM on Friday May 6, 2005, Canby Police Detectives and members of the CPD TET Team , executed a search warrant at the Highland Terrace apartments located at 4526 Rothe Rd in Milwaukie, OR.

CPD lead detective Steve Floyd assisted by other members of the CPD Detective Division, have been conducting a Canby connected methamphetamine distribution investigation which lead to an apartment at the Highland Terrace rented by a former Canby man and this girlfriend who was also a former Canby resident.

Arrested and charged with Delivery and Possession of a Controlled Substance and one count of 1st degree Child Neglect was Leslie Brian HAYES ( 11-17-73 ).

Mr. Hayes' girlfriend, Kelli Lynn HORN ( 01-25-75 ), who also resided in the apartment, was charged with Frequenting a Place Where Controlled Substances are Sold. Horn's 9 year-old daughter, was contacted at Riverside Elementary School during the execution of the warrant and was placed into protective custody by Canby PD Detectives and representatives of DHS owing to the unsafe environment of the apartment.

Also located on the premises when the warrant was served was Raymond Glenn GIBBONS ( 01-07-64 ) of N. Canby and Jeremy T. HOFFMAN ( 08-26-73 ) of S. Canby. Both men were charged with Frequenting a Place where Drugs are Sold.

A sizable quantity of methamphetamine and cash was seized at the apartment during the course of the search warrant.

The case has been referred to the District Attorneys office for further legal action.

The issue involving the 9-year-old daughter is being resolved through DHS.

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May 2, 2005

HIT & RUN ACCIDENT - ROAD RAGE ARRESTS

Around 6:30 PM on Monday May 2, 2005, Officer Nathan Di Cenzo was dispatched to a hit and run accident which had occurred between a vehicle and a bicyclist on 99E and N. Redwood Street.

The bicyclist, a 14 year-old Canby youth, told police that he had crossed 99E from south Redwood to N. Redwood in the crosswalk, and was struck by a white Dodge sedan that was making a right turn from 99E onto N. Redwood.

The youth said he was knocked off his bike but received only minor scrapes as the vehicle was traveling around 20 mph. He said the Dodge sedan was driven by an elderly white female who failed to stop and continued driving down N. Redwood. The bicyclist told Officer Di Cenzo that he followed the car for a short distance, but as it had no rear license plate, he could not provide a further description.

A search for the suspect vehicle was not successful.

Any persons have information regarding this accident are requested to contact Officer Nathan Di Cenzo at 503-266-4024 ext. 507.
At 3:14 PM on May 3, 2005, Officer Lisa Panoff arrested Christopher Michael OAS ( 04-19-72 ) of Molalla on charges of Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, Possession of a Weapon by a Felon, and Menacing.

Officer Panoff was dispatched to a call of road rage which had occurred on Highway 170 near Lone Elder Rd. where OAS had displayed a firearm while operating a vehicle to a Canby man and his two passengers who were following him. OAS told police that he was upset because he felt the Canby driver was following him too close.

OAS was contacted at a relatives apartment in SE Canby by Officers Panoff and Deason and gave permission for a search of the vehicle he was driving. A .357 Revolver was located under the seat. OAS, a convicted felon recently had been released from an Idaho prison for a Grand Theft Auto conviction.

The case will be forwarded to the District Attorney's office for review and further action.

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April 27, 2005

NARCOTIC ARRESTS - SEARCH WARRANT SERVED

On Wednesday, April 27, 2005, Canby Police officers arrested 4 men and served a search warrant on a NE Canby residence in connection to several drug related investigations. The investigations were headed by Detective Steve Floyd.

Arrested after a traffic stop at the Canby Gun Club at 2:40 PM on a charges of Possession and Delivery of a Controlled Substance was Robert Lawrence BAKER (07-10-66 ) of NW Canby. A sizable amount of methamphetamine was seized at the scene attributed to Baker. Baker was lodged in the Clackamas County Jail on these drug charges.

At around 4PM, Canby Police executed a search warrant at the home of Richard Alan WOODWORTH on NW 3rd Street. A search of the residence yielded the seizure of 9 rifles and shotguns and ammunition. Woodward was lodged in Clackamas County Jail on a charge of Being a Felon in Possession of Firearms and Frequenting a Place where Controlled Substances are Used.

Also contacted and issued citations at the scene of the search warrant were:

Luis Esquvez-Avalos ( 01-17-83 ) who lives in the residence He was charged with Frequenting a Place Where Controlled Substances are Used and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

Timothy James Thompson ( 01-18-60 ), another resident of the Woodworth home was charge with Frequenting A Place Where Controlled Substances are Used.

Thompson and Esquvez will have their cases heard in Canby Municipal Court.

The District Attorneys office will review the cases of Baker and Woodworth.

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April 25, 2005

CAR WASH FIRE

At 6:30 pm on Monday, April 25, 2005, Officer Nate DiCenzo responded to assist the Fire Department on a structure fire located at Canby Car Wash located at 851 SW 1st Ave . Investigation initially revealed that a teenage male and an adult male had dumped some type of liquid substance into the drainage system in the carwash bays. This substance subsequently caught fire which engulfed the car wash bays. Extensive damage resulted from the fire before it was extinguished by the the Fire Department. The exact monetary loss suffered by the owner is not known at this time.

Witnesses indicated that the two males were seen leaving the scene in a light brown or tan large sized pick-up truck with a white canopy. The truck was pulling a small boat on a trailer.

The younger male was described as a medium built teenager with light blond hair. The adult was described as being a medium sized male in his late 30-s to early 40's with brown hair.

The Oregon State Police arson unit is assisting with the investigation. Any person with information concerning the suspects in this incident should contact Det-Sgt. Brian Howarth at the Canby Police Department at 503-266-4024 ext. 226.

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April 17, 2005

MIP PARTY - ADULT CHARGED FOR FURNISHING

At 3:20 AM, members of the Canby Police Department responded to an in-progress minor in possession of alcohol party in the 400 block of S. Pine street. Upon arrival, officers encountered numerous underage persons inside the residence in possession of alcoholic beverages.

Nineteen persons received citations for MIP/Alcohol , eight (8) of which were referred to the Clackamas County Juvenile Court. The remaining eleven persons were cited into the Canby Municipal Court. The majority of the juveniles had their parents contacted who responded to the scene of the party and their children were released into their custody.

Investigation indicated that the hostess of the party used her home because her mother was out of town for the weekend. The hostess invited numerous classmates and friends to attend the party after the Canby High School Prom.

Officer Scott Cunningham followed up on this investigation and subsequently issued a citation to Mary B. SANDNER ( 11-17-61 ), of SE Canby on a charge of Furnishing Alcoholic Beverages to a Minor. Officer Cunningham determined that Ms. Sandner had given her daughter and several of her friends some wine coolers after they had attended the Prom. The alcoholic beverages were later transported to the S. Pine Street party.

The case against Ms. SANDNER is being reviewed by the Canby City Attorney. All the underage minor person cases are being addressed in the appropriate courts.

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April 20, 2005

CANBY POLICE DEPARTMENT AWARDS

On April 16, 2005, the Canby American Legion hosted the Canby Police Department annual awards banquet. Chief Ken Pagano distributed the following awards for 2004.

Officer Of the Year: Officer Tim Green
Reserve Officer of the Year: Officer Chris Scharmota
Canby Police Volunteer of the Year: Mr. Clarence Kaufman

Special Appreciation Award to: Val Cordino- Canby Fire Department for his service as a medic on the Canby Tactical Entry Team

Certificates of Appreciation were also distributed to:
Karen Hill- CPD Volunteer for the OCTS show Canby PD and her assistance in the Detective Division.
Abigail Lambert for her service on OCTS to the Canby Police Department and the Canby PD television show.
Code Enforcement Officer Don Hemstreet for his efforts on the Canby Police Department Web page.
Robin Adcock for her outstanding service as coordinator for the Canby Police Department volunteers.

City Manager Mark Adcock also made the City of Canby Employee of the Month ( April ) to Chief Ken Pagano. This award was based upon nominations from the various divisions of the city on a monthly basis. Chief Pagano received a unanimous vote from every member of the Canby Police Department for this award.

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March 28, 2005

SUICIDAL SUBJECT TAKEN INTO CUSTODY

At 7:44 PM on Friday, March 25, 2005, Canby Police responded to a call of a man threatening suicide in the 1600 block of S. Elm street. Arriving CPD officers discovered that Anthony Lee AKERS ( 07-18-64 ), had taken a .32 caliber handgun and locked himself into the garage of the residence he shared with his mother. AKERS was despondent after discovering he had six (6) Contempt of Court warrants existing for his arrest from Clackamas County.

After making initial containment of the scene and safely evacuating AKERS mother and sister from the residence, the Clackamas County SWAT team was called out and responded to the scene. Negotiations ensued and AKERS surrendered without incident at 11:50 PM.

Canby police subsequently lodged AKERS in the county jail on the warrants.

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March 23, 2005

Car Wash Robbery Suspect Arrested

On Wednesday, March 23, 2005, Canby Police Detectives arrested Brian C. MOTTAZ ( 03-13-68 ), of NE Canby and charged him with one count of Menacing and Robbery III in connection with the March 20,2005 robbery of the Canby Car Wash.

The case remains under investigation and will be submitted to the Clackamas County DA's office for further legal action.

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March 21, 2005

Strong arm Robbery

At 1:24 PM on Sunday, March 20, 2005, Canby Police responded to a reported robbery at the Canby Car Wash located at 118 SE 1st street. The single attendant on duty was approached by a male subject wearing a ski mask who demanded that the attendant open the cash till. Although no weapon was seen or displayed, the suspect told the victim that he would kill him if he did not comply. After removing an undisclosed amount of cash from the till, the suspect ordered the victim into the bathroom and fled on foot.

Canby Police K-9 Officer Lisa Panoff responded and a track was initiated with her canine but the suspect was not located at the time.

The victim described the robber as possibly being a white male, approximately 5'9" tall weighing about 160 pounds wearing a long sleeve shirt with a short sleeve shirt pulled over it.

The case is under investigation. Any persons having information regarding the identity of the suspects should contact Det. Tony Fetters at 503/266-4024 ext. 508.

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March 18, 2005

Search Warrant and Arrest

At approximately 7:00 AM on March 18, 2005, Canby Police executed several search warrants on two separate apartments and two vehicles at the PINE TERRACE APARTMENT COMPLEX located at 800 N. Pine street. Entry was obtained on the warrants by the CPD Tactical Entry Team (TET). In the first apartment entered, the manager and her husband, Clarence William BERGREN (01-17-61) were detained. BERGEN was the apartment complex maintenance man. A search of this apartment yielded a sizable amount of suspected methamphetamine.

A second apartment connected with Mr. Bergren was also searched with a warrant and two other adult individuals were subsequently detained. Suspected psilocybin mushrooms and methamphetamine were located in this apartment. Although not arrested at this time, the two adults will be subject to further investigation. Inside a garage located on the apartment premises, more suspected methamphetamine was located along with a working, but dismantled 12 gauge shotgun. Two vehicles connected to BERGREN were also searched pursuant to search warrants but nothing illegal was located .

BERGREN was subsequently arrested at the scene and lodged in the Clackamas County Jail on charges of Possession and Delivery of a Controlled Substance, and Possession of a Firearm by a Felon. The case, which was originally investigated and coordinated by Detective Steve Floyd, will be sent to the Clackamas County District Attorneys office for review and further legal action.

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March 17, 2005

SINGLE CAR ACCIDENT

At 1:24 PM on Thursday March 17, 2005, Canby Police and Fire officials responded to a reported single car accident at S. Locust and Highway 99E. The driver of the 1997 Dodge pick-up, Christi Gayle HICKMAN ( 10-28-71), of SE Canby, was observed by witnesses to have crossed 99E at Locust without stopping and continued northbound into a field near Hulberts Flower Shop and onto the railroad tracks. Ms. HICKMAN was subsequently transported by Lifeflight helicopter to Emmanuel hospital in Portland. Her physical condition is unknown at this time.

Ms. HICKMANS vehicle was seriously damaged in the accident. No other persons were injured.

The matter remains under investigation by the traffic division of the Canby Police Department.

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March 9, 2005

SUSPECT ARRESTED AFTER ASSAULTING CHILD

On March 9, 2005, Detective Fetters arrested Michael Thomas GERBOVITZ, (12-02-72) on Felony Assault III charges, and one count each of Strangulation, Recklessly Endangering, and Menacing. GERBOVITZ was taken into custody after a police investigation that indicated GERBOVITZ had assaulted his 6-year-old daughter on March 8, 2005 at their SE Canby residence.

Canby Police were first notified of the situation by the Department of Human Services who had been contacted earlier on Marth 9th by Trost Elementary school officials who observed the physical injuries to the child who attends the school.

Officer Chris Macom made the initial investigation, and after determining the potential criminal issues, contacted Det. Fetters. DHS officials also assisted and after GERBOVITZ was taken into custody, the 6 year-old female, her 6 year-old step brother, and 5 month-old infant half-sister were taken into protective custody by DHS authorities and placed in foster homes.

The investigation by police allege that GERBOVITZ became angry with his daughter and subsequently struck her with fists, kicked, slapped and choked his daughter.

The child did not require hospitalization but was examined at the CARES unit as is standard practice in any child abuse investigation.

GERBOVITZ was lodged in the Clackamas County Jail on a combined $37,500 bail. The case will be reviewed by the District Attorneys office for further action.

The case has been sent to the District Attorney for further legal action.

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March 3, 2005

Suspect Arrested in Theft of Motorcycle

On March 4, 2005, Canby Police Officer Scott Cunningham arrested Brian David HORNING (05-19-84) on one count of Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle.

Canby officers took a report on March 2, 2005 from a NE Canby citizen who reported that his motorcycle had been stolen out of his driveway. On March 4, 2005, Washington County Sheriffs Department deputies recovered the motorcycle, Officer Cunningham received information that HORNING had stolen the motorcycle and after locating and interviewing him at a N. Elm residence where he was staying (HORNING is a transient). and arrested him for the UUMV charge and lodged him in Clackamas County Jail.

The case has been sent to the District Attorney for further legal action.

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March 3, 2005

Suspect cited for Trespass and Theft

On March 3, 2005, Canby Police issued a citation to Dennis L SINGLETARY, (02-24-26) of Suitland, Maryland for one count of Criminal Trespass I and six counts of Forgery in the 2nd degree.

Canby Police were contacted by a SE Canby resident on March 2, 2005 who reported that her 20 year-old son, who is physically disabled with Cerebral Palsy, was home alone watching television around 5PM when Mr. SINGLETARY, a door-door sales representative of World Wide Readers Services (a magazine sales company based in Miami, FL), knocked on the victims door.

Investigation from interviewing both the victim and his mother indicated that SINGLETARY entered the residence uninvited and convinced the disabled male to produce his checkbook. SINGLETARY is accused of writing out six (6) checks for the victim for several hundred dollars in magazine orders and forging the disabled victims name on the checks.

The case has been referred to the Canby City Attorney for review and further legal action.

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February 2, 2005

Auto-Ped Accident

At 5:50 AM on February 2, 2005, Officer Chris Macom responded to a reported injury accident involving a bicyclist and motor vehicle at Highway 99EW and S. Pine Street. An investigation determined that Pamela J. COCHRAN ( 10-30-59 ) of SE Canby was making a left turn from S. Pine Street onto S. 99E and struck bicyclist Christopher N. MEANS ( 10-31-77 ) of N. Canby, as he was crossing through the intersection.

Means was slightly injured and taken by Canby Fire Department EMS to Willamette Falls Hospital for observation.

Ms. Cochran was issued a traffic citation for Failing to Obey a Traffic Control Device.

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January 29, 2005

ELUDE SUSPECT ARRESTED

At 10:20 PM on January 29, 2005, Officer Scott Cuningham stopped a white Dodge Sentra for weaving on Highway 170 near Bernards Rd. After stopping, as Officer Cunningham approached the vehicle, the driver took off and a pursuit was initiated. The driver continued on Hwy 170 until turning on Macksburg Rd. The suspect drove east on Macksburg Rd until finally stopping near Highway 213. Other Canby and Molalla PD units assisted and David Michael OLNEY (03-11-59) of Colton, was arrested without further incident.

OLNEY was subsequently lodged in Clackamas County Jail on charges of Reckless Driving and Attempting to Elude Police

The matter has been sent to the Clackamas County District Attorney for further legal action.

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January 22, 2005

SUSPECT ARRESTED OPERATING STOLEN VEHICLE

On Saturday, January 22, 2005 at approximately 11:30 AM, Sgt. Dennis Swanberg of the Canby Police Department was following a 2005 Toyota Camray on NE Territorial Rd. He noticed that the vehicle was going much slower than the posted 35 mph speed limit. He called in the vehicles registration and was informed by CCOM dispatch that the car had been reported as stolen by the Emerick Construction Company on SE Otty Rd. in Portland earlier that day.

Sgt. Swanberg, assisted by Canby Officers Teresa Britton and Jason Deason, initiated a traffic stop on N. Holly Street and Knights Bridge Rd. The sole occupant of the car, Mr. Juan TENORIO, JR. (12-29-84), of Woodburn, was taken into custody without incident and subsequently lodged in the Clackamas County Jail on a charge of Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle

The case will be forwarded to the District Attorney for further legal action.

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January 18, 2005

OFFICERS IDENTIFIED IN 1/15/05 SHOOTING

The Canby Police Department is releasing the names of the two Police Officers involved in the incident of January 15, 2005 where Leslie Duane Turner was shot at the 200 block of S. Knott Street. Canby Officers Dolores Kilpela and Jeremy Holstad responded to an incomplete 911 call placed by Mr. Turner. A scuffle resulted after the officers observed that Turner was in possession of 2 handguns. Officer Holstad fired his Glock .40 caliber handgun striking Turner in the upper arm. The officers were not injured. Mr. Turner was subsequently transported to OHSU hospital, treated and released on Sunday ( 1/16 ) afternoon and was immediately arrested and lodged in Clackamas County Jail on a charge of Attempted Aggravated Murder. The case is being investigated by the Clackamas County Interagency Major Crimes Team and their findings will be submitted to the District Attorney for a future Grand Jury hearing.

Officer Kilpela is a 9 year veteran of the Canby PD and Officer Holstad has been a CPD officer for 4 1/2 years. Both officers are presently on administrative leave which is customary in officer involved shooting incidents.

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January 16, 2005

SUSPECT CHARGED IN OFFICER INVOLVED SHOOTING

On January 16, 2004, Leslie Duane TURNER was released from the hospital and taken into custody and lodged on one count of Attempted Aggravated Murder in the Clackamas Jail. TURNER was shot once in the arm on January 15, 2004 by a Canby Police Officer during a physical altercation when officers responded to an incomplete 911 call at TURNERS residence located at the 200 block of S. Knott street.

The officers are presently on paid administrative leave as the case is being investigated for presentation to the District Attorney's office.

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January 15, 2005

OFFICER INVOLVED SHOOTING

At 3:33 PM on Saturday, January 15, 2005, Canby Police responded to an incomplete 911 call in the 200 block of S. Knott Street. Upon arriving, two police officers confronted Leslie Duane TURNER (04-02-68). TURNER made the 911 call, and is a resident of the house on S. Knott.

An altercation ensued between TURNER and the police officers. TURNER was carrying two handguns during the scuffle which resulted in him being shot once in the upper right arm by one of the Canby officers. Medical assistance was summoned and TURNER was transported by Canby Fire Department Medics to a Portland area hospital where he was admitted in stable condition. No injuries were sustained by the police officers. The case is being investigated by members of the Clackamas County Inter-Agency Major Crimes Team and their findings will be submitted to the District Attorney for review. At this time, no criminal charges have yet been filed on Mr. TURNER. The names of the police officers involved will not yet be released as is standard in these type of circumstances, and they are presently on paid administrative leave until the investigation has been completed.

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January 7, 2005

CANBY CANINE LOCATES SUSPECT

At approximately 12:08 AM on Friday January 7, 2005, Canby Police Officer Chris Mead, and his German Shepard Canine JALK, assisted the Clackamas County Sheriffs Department in a vehicle pursuit and subsequently locating and arresting the suspect in Silverton.

The suspect eluded Sheriffs Deputies begriming in Wilsonville & I-5, who attempted to stop him for traffic violations. A high speed chase ensued down through Hubbard and eventually terminating near Silverton High School where the suspect crashed into some bushes.

Officer Mead announced to the fleeing suspect that he would be deploying JALK and a search was initiated and the suspect was located within 15 minutes attempting to conceal himself in some vegetation near the track field at Silverton High School.

Arrested and lodged in Clackamas County Jail on numerous warrants and a charge of Attempting to Elude Police was Melvin Anthony MURRAY Jr. (05-10-68) of Milwaukie. The case will be reviewed by the Clackamas County District Attorney.

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January 3, 2005

SUSPECT INDICTED IN OFFICER INVOLVED SHOOTING

On January 3, 2004, Eyoi Guzman-Sandoval (09-01-80 ) was indicted by the Clackamas County Grand Jury on charges of Felony Attempting to Elude, DUII, 4 counts of Hit & Run driving and 2 counts of Recklessly Endangering.

Eyoi Guzman-Sandoval was arrested December 22, 2004 after being involved in a driving incident were a Canby Police car was rammed at the Canby Sewer Treatment Plant nearing hitting a police officer. Officer Nathan DiCenzo of the Canby Police Department fired two shots at Guzman-Sandoval striking his vehicle. The Guzman-Sandoval vehicle continued until stalling on N. Redwood Street in Canby where he was arrested without further incident.

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January 3, 2005

BURGLARY SUSPECT ARRESTED

At 5:16 AM on January 1, 2005, Canby Police officers responded to Cutsforths Thriftway on a burglary in progress report. Upon arrival, Canby police located one Jacob Charles LEE ( 08-14-82 ) of N. Canby inside the store. Lee had entered the store as bakery employees were arriving for work, and was heard in the catwalk area.

Canby Police used a canine to help locate LEE who was transported to Canby Police Department. He later physically resisted arresting officers prior to being handcuffed to be transported to jail.

Nothing was taken from Thriftway, although there was damage to several ceiling tiles. It is believed that LEE was attempting to locate a former girlfriend inside the store who he thought was employed there ( the claimed girlfriend was never employed at Thriftway ).

LEE was lodged in the Clackamas County on charges of Burglary II, Criminal Mischief II, Criminal Trespass II, Resisting Arrest, and one (1) count of Probation Violation. LEE is presently on probation in Clackamas County for a previous Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle conviction ).

The case has been sent to the District Attorney for further legal action.