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December 21st, 2006

CANBY POLICE ARREST DRIVER FOR HIT AND RUN AND DUII.

Canby Police arrested MICHAEL LYNN DANZER DOB: 11-27-62: for Hit and Run Property and Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants after he crashed into a stop sign and bushes in the area of South Locust Street and SE 2nd in Canby.

DANZER had a Blood Alcohol Result of .17%. No one was injured during this incident and he was lodged at Clackamas County Jail.

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December 21st, 2006

CANBY POLICE ARREST DANGEROUS WANTED FELON

Canby Police arrested ZACHARY DEAN FLETCHER DOB: 10-19-76 during a traffic stop on Hwy 99E near Berg Parkway in Canby, Oregon. FLETCHER was listed as a Dangerous Wanted Suspect because he has assaulted police in the past. The outstanding warrant was for Parole Violation.

FLETCHER was arrested without incident. FLETCHER is also being charged with over 40 counts of mail theft arising from a call Canby Police received yesterday regarding FLETCHER being seen in the NW part of Canby taking mail from mailboxes.

FLETCHER was lodged at the Clackamas County Jail and the case is being referred to the Canby City Attorney.

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November 8th, 2006

FIVE ARRESTED IN CANBY GANG FIGHT

On 11-7-06 at 3:40pm, Canby Officers responded to the report of a gang fight in the area of SE 2nd ave and S Juniper Street in Canby. Upon arrival, Officers were confronted by five gang members, four Surenos and one Norteno.

Three of the Surenos broke glass bottles in front of one of the Officers and were holding the broken glass in their hands. The officer ordered them to drop the glass and at first they refused to comply and them they decided to drop the glass.

The fight started when four Surenos confronted the one Norteno and wanted to fight. The Norteno, who was identified as Jonathan Saucedo-Jimenez, ran home and retrieved a baseball bat and returned to fight the other four.

No one was injured during the fight and all five subjects were arrested and lodged at Clackamas County Jail.

The four Surenos were identified as:

HECTOR G. MONTOYA-GUTIERREZ DOB: 9-5-88
Charges:
Disorderly Conduct
Offensive Littering
Interfering with a Police Officer

VICTOR A. MORALES DOB: 9-4-87
Charges:
Disorderly Conduct

SAUL MORALES DOB: 3-9-88
Charges:
Disorderly Conduct
Offensive Littering
Interfering with a Police Officer

JAVIER CRUZ-MENDOZA DOB: 3-24-88
Charges:
Disorderly Conduct
Offensive Littering
Interfering with a Police Officer

JONATHAN SAUCEDO-JIMENEZ DOB: 5-26-88
Charges:
Disorderly Conduct

Jonathan Saucedo-Jimenez was also the victim of last weeks drive by shooting that occurred at his apartment on S Knott Street in Canby.

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October 30th, 2006

DRIVE BY GANG SHOOTING IN CANBY

Canby Police were called at 1:49am to 282 S Knott Street in Canby on the report of a drive by shooting. Residents reported hearing two gunshots and a vehicle driving away. Officers recovered three rounds from the apartment. Two rounds were located inside the apartment lodged in a couch and a third round was located lodged in a step near the front door. There was no one injured in the shooting. The residents reported that the couch is where a subject usually sleeps at night, but he was not sleeping there tonight.

The apartment, which has ties to the Norteno Gang, was believed to have been targeted as retaliation for a beating involving a rival gang member a few days before.

The investigation is continuing, and anyone with information is encouraged to call the Canby Police at 503 266-1104.

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October 17th, 2006

CANBY POLICE ARREST NORTENO GANG ASSOCIATE ON WEAPONS CHARGE

On Friday October 13, 2006 at 2:56pm, JAVIER GOMEZ-GUTIERREZ DOB: 9-30-83, was arrested for Possession of a Concealed Weapon, Carrying a Concealed Weapon, and Possession of a Forged Instrument (Forged Social Security Card).

GOMEZ-GUTIERREZ was contacted at the intersection of SE 2nd ave and S Locust Street in Canby by Officer's Nate DiCenzo and Chris Scharmota. During the contact Officer DiCenzo located a Ruger 10/22 Rifle in the left pant leg of GOMEZ-GUTIERREZ'S pants. The normal rifle stock had been removed and replaced with a pistol grip. The rifle was loaded with one round in the chamber and two rounds in the magazine. GOMEZ-GUTIERREZ is an associate of the Norteno Gang.

A Switchblade knife and a forged Social Security Card were also located on GOMEZ-GUTIERREZ. He was lodged at Clackamas County Jail and the case is being referred to the Clackamas County District Attorney's Office.

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September 20st, 2006 10:30 AM

CITIZEN TO RECEIVE CHIEF'S AWARD FOR INVOLVEMENT IN STOPPING IMPERSONATING OFFICER

The Canby Police Chief will be presenting Michelle Williams with a citizens award for her involvement in stopping a suspect who was impersonating a police officer. The award ceremony will be during the Canby City Council Meeting held tonight at 7:30pm at 182 N Holly Street in Canby, Oregon.

The suspect, 27 year old DAVID JOSEPH LEININGER, was arrested less than 24 hours later due to information received from Williams and the victim, Mindy Prater.

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September 1st, 2006 10:30 AM

News Conference from: Canby Police Dept. SECOND AND THIRD VICTIMS TO SPEAK REGARDING CANBY OFFICER IMPERSONATION CASE

News conference is scheduled for: September 1st, 2006 1:30 PM

The second and third victims will be available to speak to the media at the Canby Police Department today at 1:30pm. The victims are on a time constraint due to weekend plans, so this is their only availability. The press conference location is 122 N Holly Street in Canby.

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September 1st, 2006 9:11 AM

THIRD VICTIM OF CANBY POLICE IMPERSONATION CASE COMES FORWARD.

A third victim of the Canby Police Officer Impersonation Case has come forward. The victim reported that he was contacted about a week ago by Leininger, while he was with his family in the area of Ackerman Jr. High in Canby.

The victim reported that he was talking to his son when Leininger drove up in a red Ford Bronco with flashing lights and blocked his vehicle.

Leininger allegedly told the victim that he should not be talking rude to his son (the victims son) and that he was patrolling the area and would be watching him.

The victim reported that Leininger appeared to be using a handheld radio when he drove up to him. This case is being referred to the Clackamas County District Attorney.

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August 31st, 2006 4:47 PM

CANBY IMPERSONATION CASE SUSPECT ALLEGEDLY STOPPED ANOTHER VEHICLE AFTER FIRST STOP...

Canby Police have learned that DAVID JOSEPH LEININGER allegedly stopped another vehicle after he stopped the female driver in Canby on N Cedar Street at NW 6th. The first victim was stopped at about 11:15pm. The second victim, who just recently came forward, told Officers he was stopped on Knights Bridge Road near Barlow road by a male driving a red Ford Bronco with flashing lights. The second victim described the suspect as wearing a dark colored t-shirt that had police written on it.

The suspect asked the victim for his drivers license, returned to the red Bronco, and then came back and told the driver he was free to go. The driver had to ask the suspect back for his license, which he returned.

LEININGER IS BEING CHARGED WITH KIDNAP II, IMPERSONATING A POLICE OFFICER (TWO COUNTS), AND HARASSMENT. He is being lodged at Clackamas County Jail.

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August 31st, 2006 11:31 AM

COMPOSITE DRAWING OF SUSPECT FROM CANBY IMPERSONATING OFFICER CASE

Photo/sound file:
http://www.flashnews.net/images/news/CPD06-2433.jpg

Here is a composite drawing of the suspect from the case involving impersonating an officer that occurred in Canby last night.

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August 31st, 2006 9:01 AM

PRESS CONFERENCE WITH VICTIM AND A WITNESS OF CANBY IMPERSONATING POLICE OFFICER STOP

There will be a press conference at the Canby Police Department with the victim and a witness of the impersonating a police officer stop. The conference will be at 3:00pm. The address is 122 N Holly Street in Canby.

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August 24th, 2006 6:29 AM

ARMED ROBBERY SUSPECT PERRY INVOLVED IN SECOND ARMED ROBBERY ON SAME DAY.

Canby Police learned last night that Christopher Perry, Raymond Spencer, and the 17 year old juvenile, were involved in another armed Robbery on 8-22-06 at 2:45pm. The victim who does not want to be identified, for fear of retaliation, reported last night that he was approached by the three suspects in the parking lot of Thriftway in Canby.

Suspect Perry, pulled out a 11 inch kitchen knife and threatened the victim demanding his money. The victim gave the suspects nine dollars. The suspects then threatened the victim by telling him they knew where he lives.

Suspect Spencer was interviewed last evening and admitted to being involved in the incident. Canby Police recovered the kitchen knife used in this robbery in the shed at the residence located at 296 S Knott Street in Canby.

Suspect Perry is still at large and is considered armed and dangerous. If anyone sees or knows where Perry is, please call 911.

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August 23rd, 2006 1:13 PM

CANBY POLICE ROBBERY SUSPECT ARTIST RENDITION CURRENT LOOK.

Photo/sound file:
http://www.flashnews.net/images/news/perry%20comparison.jpg
Photo/sound file:
http://www.flashnews.net/images/news/perry%20no%20hair.jpg

Here is an artists rendition (photo shop) of what the suspect Perry may look like with a shaved head.

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August 23rd, 2006 12:23 PM

CANBY ARMED ROBBERY FEMALE VICTIM PRESS CONFERENCE

News conference is scheduled for: August 23rd, 2006 3:00 PM

Canby Police will hold a press conference at 3:00pm today involving the female victim of the Armed Robbery that occurred in Canby last night. The press conference will be at the Canby City Council Chambers located at 122 N Holly Street in Canby, Oregon.

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August 23rd, 2006 11:22 AM

CANBY POLICE LOOKING FOR ARMED ROBBERY SUSPECT.

Canby Police are looking for a suspect from an armed robbery that occurred in Canby last night at 7:35pm. Police are looking for Christopher James Perry DOB: 10-3-87. In the picture, Perry is shown with dark colored hair, he now has a shaved head and was last seen wearing a bandanna.

Photo/sound file:
http://www.flashnews.net/images/news/perry.jpg
Photo/sound file:
http://www.flashnews.net/images/news/spencer.jpg

This incident started with a crime spree that began at 3:15pm when Perry, and two other suspects Burglarized a residence in NW Canby. Items taken were jewelry and personal items. The two other suspects, Raymond B. Spencer DOB: 12-1-85 and a 17 year old male juvenile, were later arrested by Canby Police around 4:00pm after they stole cigarettes and chewing tobacco from the 76 gas station in SE Canby.

Spencer was lodged at Clackamas County Jail and the 17 year old juvenile was taken to the Clackamas County Juvenile Center.

At about 7:35pm Perry, attempted to rob a purse from a 23 year old female that was walking on SE 2nd ave near S Knott Street in Canby. Perry allegedly held a knife to the woman's throat and demanded her purse. The victims husband heard her screams as she attempted to fight the suspect and ultimately came to her aid and chased Perry away.

The female victim was not injured and the suspect dropped the knife as he was running away. Perry was last known to be in the area of SW 26th ave and Capitol Hwy in Portland.

If anyone sees or knows Perry's location, please do not attempt to contact him as he is considered armed and dangerous, call 911.

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July 20, 2006

CANBY POLICE SERVE SEARCH WARRANT AND LOCATE NARCOTICS AND WEAPONS.

On Monday July 17, 2006 at 9:00am, Canby Police Detectives with the assistance of the Canby Police Tactical Entry Team, served a search warrant at 1400 S Elm Street Space #29 in Canby, Oregon.

During the search of the residence Detectives located 4 ounces of Methamphetamine, 1 ounce of Cocaine, 2 ounces of Marijuana, 7 handguns and rifles, multiple stolen personal identifications, a box containing a large amount of knives, including switchblades, computers and laptops, and $2000.00 in cash.

The suspect, Theodore Wallace Denton DOB: 10-21-61, who resides at the residence, was arrested and charged with multiple counts of Distribution of a controlled substance, multiple counts of Possession of a controlled substance, multiple counts of Manufacturing a controlled substance, and multiple counts of ex-con in possession of a firearm.

Denton was lodged at Clackamas County Jail and the case is being referred to the Clackamas County District Attorney's Office. Other arrests are pending in this case.

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July 15, 2006

National Night Out coming August 1, 2006

On Tuesday, August 1st from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM, neighborhoods throughout Canby are invited to join forces with thousands of communities nationwide for the 22nd 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 extraodinary way to build neighborhood unity and strenghten police-community partnerships.

The Canby Police, Canby Fire and the Clackamas County Sheriffs Office (with special assistance from Cutsforth Thriftway and Greenbriar Apartments) are also planning a city wide event on Tuesday, August 1, 2006 at Wait Park and Locust Street Parks from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM. The event will feature free ice cream and games for the kids, along with crime prevention literature, finger printing for child ID kits 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 13, 2006

M.A.T.T. Detail coming to Canby Tuesday July 18th, 2006

The MATT team (multi agency traffic team) will be coming to Canby on Tuesday July 18 from 4:00pm to 9:00pm. We will have 3 of our own officers involved in this detail along with officers from CCSO and other Clackamas County Agencies. The team will target problem areas in and around the city and enforce all traffic laws. All officers involved in this detail are paid from a traffic safety grant provided by the state. The grant was secured by Sgt Naccarato of the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office.

Refer any questions to Canine Officer Chris Mead 503-301-1348 or 503-793-0984

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July 2, 2006

ARREST IN FORCEABLE RAPE/ SEX ABUSE INVESTIGATION

Canby Police have charged ALEJANDRO RAMOS-GONZALEZ DOB: 1-30-76: a 30 year old Canby man, with Rape I, Kidnap I, and Burglary I on the above listed case. The investigation continues as investigators attempt to locate other suspects involved. GONZALEZ is reported to have gang related ties. He was lodged at Clackamas County Jail.

Refer any questions to Canine Officer Chris Mead 503-301-1348 or 503-793-0984

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July 1, 2006

FORCEABLE RAPE/ SEX ABUSE INVESTIGATION

Canby Police are currently investigating a forcible rape/ sex abuse that occurred between 9pm and 4am on July 1st, 2006 in the SE area of Canby involving multiple suspects. The female victim reported that 5 males entered her apartment through an open front door and two of them forcibly raped her. No suspects have been arrested in this case as the investigation is continuing.

Investigators are currently looking into the possibility that this may be gang related.

Refer any questions to Canine Officer Chris Mead 503-301-1348 or 503-793-0984

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June 15, 2006

GANG RELATED CRIMINAL MISCHIEF ARRESTS

On Sunday June 15th 2006, at about 1:56 pm, three juveniles, two 12 year olds and a 15 year old, were arrested for painting gang graffiti on the underpass at SE 4th ave and the logging road in Canby. The juveniles were caught by an off duty Clackamas County Corrections Officer who was jogging in the area.

The juveniles were painting "SSL " in blue paint and "Southside"in green paint. "SSL" is for the South Side Locos, which is a part of the Surenos gang. The juveniles were taken to the Clackams County Juvenile Center. The case is being reveiwed by the Clackams County Juvenile Department.

Refer any questions to Canine Officer Chris Mead 503-301-1348 or 503-793-0984

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June 11, 2006

TWO CANBY CITIZENS STOP A BURGLARY/ TWO SUSPECTS ARRESTED

On Sunday June 11th 2006, at about 10:50pm, two Canby citizens, who would like to remain anonymous, confronted two burglars breaking into their neighbors out building.

One of the burglars, CHRISTOPHER LEE O’NEAL: 05/02/87, was able to flee from the scene. O’NEAL was subsequently arrested by Canby Police Officers.

The second burglar, JERRY DALE GOOLSBY: 02/25/54, used a box knife to cut one of the citizens and attempted to fight free of the scene. The two citizens persisted and were able to detain GOOLSBY, until Canby Police Officers arrived on scene and took him into custody.

One of the burglars, CHRISTOPHER LEE O’NEAL: 05/02/87, was able to flee from the scene. O’NEAL was subsequently arrested by Canby Police Officers. GOOLSBY was transported to OHSU and treated for his injuries.

O’NEAL was booked at the Clackamas County jail for, Burglary II, Criminal Trespass II, Criminal Mischief II, Possession of Burglary Tools, Harassment and Theft III.

GOOLSBY was booked at the Clackamas County jail for Assault I, Unlawful Possession of a Weapon with Intent to Use, Menacing, Burglary II, Criminal Trespass II, Theft III.

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June 7, 2006

ROBBERY II ARREST

On Sunday June 7th 2006, at about 12:23AM, NATHAN JEFFREY MENDENHALL: DOB: 7-30-87: ROBERT KIETH MAKINSTER: DOB: 4-23-88: and JOHN ROBER MENDENHALL: DOB: 9-10-85: were arrested for Robbery II after they assaulted a 23 year old Canby man near the railroad tracks behind the Canby Skate Park. After assaulting the victim, the suspects stole all of his credit cards, drivers' license, and all of the cash he had in his pockets.

The victim was transported by Canby Fire to Willamettee Falls Hospital for injuries to his face and ribs, he was later released.

All three suspects were lodged at Clackamas County Jail.

Suspect MAKINSTER is an admitted gang member according to the Canby Gang Enforcement Team. The case is being referred to the Clackamas County District Attorney's office for review.

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June 5, 2006

FURNISHING ALCOHOL TO MINORS

On June 5, 2006 at 7:30 am, NANCY LEE LARSON DOB: 11-6-45, was cited and released for Furnishing Alcohol to Minors after she purchased a half gallon of Vodka for her underage daughter to have a party. The party occurred on May 27, 2006 and involved multiple minors.

LARSON admitted that she knew when she purchased the vodka it was going to be consumed by minors and no adults would be present at the party, which occurred at her home.

The case is being referred to the Canby City Attorney for review.

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June 1, 2006

Missing Person

At about 11:44 AM, on June 1st, 2006, Suzan Gail Looney was reported as a missing person by her family. She was last seen at 8:30 AM leaving her residence on N. Poderosa St. in Canby on foot. She is described as white female, 61 years old with brown hair, approximately 5'3", 135lbs, wearing khaki colored pants and black rain coat. No foul play is currently suspected.

Anyone with information regarding the wearabouts of Ms. Looney, please contact the Canby Police Department at (503)266-1104.

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May 8, 2006

Arrest Warrent

On Monday, May 8, 2006, at approximately 9:50 am, the Canby TET Team led By Sgt. Kitzmiller, along with lead Detective Floyd, served a search warrant at 131 NE 14th Ave in Canby.

In the home, Detective Floyd arrested Karri Collins for embezziling $422,852 from her place of work. Mrs. Collins had been working for Classic Touch Homes located in Canby for over 9 years. Records showed that she had written, then deposited into her own account, 40 checks ranging from $4,000 to $15,000 from July 2001 through December 2005.

Mrs, Collins was taken to Clackamas County Jail and booked on 10 counts of Theft I. A further investigation is on going.

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April 6, 2006

Gang Fight

On Thursday, April 6, 2006, at around 3:40 pm, K-9 Officer Mead and Patrol Officer Christman were dispatched to a disturbance located in the 300 block of S. Knott St. in Canby.

The report first came through as 8 – 10 gang members standing in a circle and yelling at one another. One of the juveniles was also reported of having a baseball bat in hand. The number quickly grew to 19 gang members when a middle school bus driver pulled into the area to drop off kids from school and called 911.

While arriving at the scene, Officer Christman was able to detain several of the juveniles and found out that another juvenile was punched in the face prior to everyone dispersing. Each of the juveniles claimed to be part of two local gangs of the Canby area.

Contacting the victim of the Assault, K-9 Officer Mead was able to identify a suspect and made an arrest. The Juvenile was transported to Clackamas County Juvenile Retention Center for Assault IV charges.

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March 16, 2006

Runaway Juvenile

On Thursday, March 16, 2006, at approximately 8:30 pm, the Canby Police Department was contacted regarding a runaway 7 year old boy from the NE area of Canby.

Earlier in the day, the young man and his friend were found to have stolen a back pack full of candy and toys from the local Thriftway store. When mom found out about the stolen items, she attempted to find her son and confront him. Knowing that mom was looking for him, the young man took off.

Officer Chris Scharmota and Officer Anthony Spencer of the Canby Police Department immediately notified Sgt. Kitzmiller of the situation and quickly called in for assistance in locating the boy. Shortly after, 14 officers and Sheriff Deputies had been contacted and assisted in searching the City of Canby. Other persons behind the scene working with the police department included several CCOM Operators and an Admin Assistant from the Clackamas County Records.

At 10:52 pm and nearly 2 ½ hours later, Officer Chris Scharmota located the young boy only a block away from his home hiding between a couple cars. The boy was returned to his family with a happy ending

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March 17, 2006

Person of Interest, Contacted

On Friday, March 17, 2006, the Canby Police Department made contact with the person of interest connected to the suspicious person press release dated Tuesday, March 14, 2006.

The Hispanic male, in assistance with Interim Lt. Tro with translation, voluntarily came to the police department where he confirmed his contact with the boy. The man indicated that he offered the ride in appreciation for the help in trying to find the family member he was there to get.

The man is no longer a person of interest and no charges were filed.

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March 14, 2006

Suspicious Person

Canby Police need your help in trying to locate a suspicious person.

On Tuesday, March 14, 2006, approximately 4:30 pm, a 15 year old boy waiting at Canby Union High School near the front doors of the school was approached by a Hispanic male inquiring on the location of the schools locker room.

The boy told police that after showing the man where it was and returning to the front of the school, the Hispanic male returned and asked him if he lived here in Canby. The man asked the boy if he wanted a ride home. The boy told him “No”. The man again tried getting him into his car telling him that he had a lot of money in his car if he wanted a ride. The boy told him “NO, I'm waiting for my mom.”

The Hispanic male then walked out of the school and left the area in a brown 4 door type vehicle.

Anyone with any information on this incident or the identification of this person, please contact the Canby Police Department (503) 266 1104.

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February 3, 2006

Gang Activity Criminal Mischief

On Friday, February 3, 2006, at approximately 9:15 pm, several subjects known to have connections with a local gang, ( South Side Locos Sureno) were contacted on the Molalla Forest Logging Rd. near the bike overpass, regarding the rise in the spray paint tagging of gang symbols around town. Their response was only that they had to show the other gangs "What's Up!".

Approximately one hour later, Gang Task Force Officer Dicenzo and Reserve Officer Gonzalez returned to the logging road, where they had noticed fresh, to the touch, gang tags on a utility box. Continuing down the trail, the same group of self proclaimed gang members were located.

Idenitying themselves as Canby Police Officers, two of the four male juveniles took off running and were unable to be located.

Mr. Hector Montoya Gutierrez (09-15-88) and Mr. Jose Enrique Perez Jr. (12-15-87) remained at the stop where they had admitted to doing the recent tagging. During the stop, Mr. Gutierrez admitted to be the sole individual involved with tagging the utility box box as well as drinking a 16 ounce beer prior to the gang tagging.

Gang Task Force Officer Dicenao and Reserve Officer Gonzalez arrested Mr. Gutierrez and transported him to the Clackamas County Juvenile Reception Center in Oregon City where he was logged on charges of Minor in Possession (Alcohol), Criminal Mischief II, and Unlawfully applying Graffiti.

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January 27, 2006

THREAT OF HARM

On 01-27-06 at 11:42 AM, Canby Police Department responded to Canby High School to investigate a threat made by a 15 year old male student. According to investigating officer, Detective Tony Fetters, the student made a comment in class alluding to the previous days bomb scare. The student stated that he would not have warned the school about the bomb, that he would have just done it. The comment was overheard by school personnel who contacted police.

Canby Police contacted the Clackamas County Juvenile Department who advised Detective Fetters to take the juvenile into protective custody. The student was transported to the Juvenile Reception Center where a “threat of harm” assessment was conducted.

Due to the nature of the student’s comment he was charged with Disorderly Conduct.

The case has been turned over to the Clackamas County Juvenile Department.

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January 26, 2006

BOMB THREAT

On 01-26-06 at approximately 8:15 AM, Canby Police Department was contacted by Canby High School officials regarding a bomb threat.

What lead up to the contact was a graffiti statement found on a playground structure at Knight elementary school at approximately 8:00 AM indicating that a bomb was going to be at Canby High School at 10:00 AM. The exact words on the structure read: “RMF 10 AM bomb C.H.S.”

Knight school officials relayed the information to Canby High School officials who contacted the Canby Police Department. The Canby School District made the decision to initially lock down the campus. After further discussion, the decision was made to evacuate the premise and students were lead from the campus in an orderly fashion. School buses were used to evacuate the students to the Church of Jesus Christ and Latter Day Saints, who allowed the school to use their premise.

At approximately 11:00 AM, after no unusual activity, school officials and Canby Police Department personnel entered the school looking for any unusual, out-of-place items. After approximately 1 ½ hours it was determined that the school was safe and free of any bombs. School officials did make the decision to cancel classes for the rest of the day and to cancel all school related activities for the evening.

At approximately 12:00 PM, a student approached police personnel with possible suspect information. The details for the tip were forward to investigating officer, Detective Steve Floyd.

Following the tip, Detective Floyd contacted two juvenile male adults (16 and 17 years of age), who subsequently confessed to placing the graffiti on the playground structure. Both males are students at Canby High School. The 17 year old was on suspension status during this incident.

Both juveniles were charged with Criminal Mischief II (class A misdemeanor), Disorderly Conduct (class B misdemeanor), and creating a Bomb Threat at a School, which is a felony crime. The juveniles were booked at the Clackamas County Juvenile Reception Center and were later transported to Donald E. Long detention center for lodging.

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January 12, 2006

SUSPECT ARRESTED FOR WARRANT, UUMV, RECKLESS DRIVING, PCS, DCS, Etc.

In the late hours of January 11, 2006, Sergeant Doug Kitzmiller of the Canby Police Department was on routine patrol. He located a moving stolen vehicle on Highway 99E near Pine Street in the City of Canby.

Sergeant Kitzmiller as well as Officer Farmer and Officer Murphy also of the Canby Police Department, attempted a traffic stop on the stolen vehicle on Highway 99E near mile post 16. The driver of the stolen vehicle made no effort to stop and increased speed as he continued northbound on Highway 99E.

Officer Turpin of the Oregon City Police Department successfully deployed spike strips on the stolen vehicle as it passed through Oregon City. The stolen vehicle traveled through Oregon City and continued to attempt to elude police as it drove northbound on Interstate 205.

Eventually the stolen vehicle had droven all the way to SE 82nd Avenue, where it collided with two other vehicles at the intersection with Powell Street. The driver of the stolen vehicle, later identified as Cory Thomas Hartford of Gladstone ran from the vehicle and hid nearby.

With the assistance of K-9 Deputy Boone of the Clackamas County Sheriffs, Sergeant Kitzmiller and Officer Murphy took Mr. Hartford into custody.

Mr. Hartford was found to have an outstanding felony warrent out of the State Parole Board. He was also found to be in possession of a large amount of suspected methamphetamine and packaging material.

Mr. Hartford was treated for minor injuries and then lodged at the Clackamas County Jail. A small child in one of the vehicles struck by Mr. Hartford, as transported to a Portland Hospital for observation. The child is expected to be released shortly.