Tribal Government & News

Grand Ronde Police Log -- Nov. 22-30

01.31.2023 Tribal Police
Smoke Signals file photo

Tuesday, Nov. 22

  • An extra patrol was requested in the 9600 block of Tillixam Circle.
  • Officers removed a traffic hazard on Highway 18 near milepost 25.
  • Officers responded to an alarm in the 9600 block of Grand Ronde Road.
  • A hit-and-run was reported in the 27000 block of Salmon River Highway.

Wednesday, Nov. 23    

  • Officers assisted an outside agency with a vehicle fire on Highway 18 near milepost 29.
  • Officers assisted an outside agency with a menacing case in the 8000 block of Fort Hill Road.
  • Officers requested an agency assist from the Gresham Police Department for follow-up on a hit-and-run case.
  • Officers were dispatched to Highway 18 near milepost 19 for a possibly impaired driver who was driving at slow speeds. The vehicle was located in the 27000 block of Salmon River Highway. After an investigation, it was determined that the driver was not impaired.
  • Officers located a suspicious vehicle on Hebo Road near milepost 24. The occupant was contacted and left the area after being issued a verbal warning for trespassing.

Thursday, Nov. 24    

  • Officers were dispatched to a possibly impaired driver leaving the 27000 block of Salmon River Highway. Due to a time delay, the officer was unable to locate the vehicle.
  • A drug complaint reported in the 27000 block of Salmon River Highway. Officers stopped a vehicle on Highway 18 near milepost 21 for a traffic violation. After an investigation, the male driver was arrested for DUII.

Friday, Nov. 25

  • Officers were contacted by the male who was arrested on Nov. 24 for DUII and answered his questions regarding a temporary license.
  • Officers were contacted by a citizen in the 30000 block of Salmon River Highway who wanted to report a domestic violence situation.
  • Officers assisted an outside agency with an arrest in the area of Southwest Harrison Street and Southwest First Street in Sheridan.
  • Officers stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation on Highway 18 near milepost 21. After an investigation, the male driver was arrested for DUII.
  • Officers assisted with a non-injury crash in the 27000 block of Salmon River Highway.

Saturday, Nov. 26

  • Offices were dispatched to the 48000 block of Dragonfly Drive for a male who made statements of self-harm. The male was contacted by officers who verified that the male was not injured and he did not require additional assistance.
  • Officers assisted an outside agency with a crash on Highway 18B near milepost 1.
  • Officers assisted an outside agency with a domestic disturbance in the area of Grand Ronde Road and South Street.

Sunday, Nov. 27

  • Officers assisted an outside agency with a male walking in the road near Highway 18B and Rock Creek Road in Willamina.
  • Officers were contacted by a citizen in the 30000 block of Salmon River Highway and provided more information regarding an ongoing domestic violence situation.
  • Officers assisted an outside agency with a minor injury crash in the 28000 block of Salmon River Highway.
  • Officers were dispatched to the 8000 block of Grand Ronde Road for a possible restraining order violation. Officers checked the area, but were unable to locate the suspect.

Monday, Nov. 28

  • Officers assisted an outside agency with a civil service in the 7000 block of Fire Hall Road.
  • Officers assisted an outside agency with possible elder abuse in the 300 block of Walnut Street in Willamina.
  • Officers assisted an outside agency with an emotionally distressed male in the 27000 block of Salmon River Highway.
  • Officers assisted an outside agency with a minor injury two-vehicle crash on Highway 18 near milepost 19.
  • Officers were dispatched to a disabled vehicle in the 9200 block of Steel Bridge Road. The vehicle left the area without additional assistance before officers arrived.

Tuesday, Nov. 29

  • A theft was reported in the 27000 block of Salmon River Highway.
  • Officers checked the 700 series roads near Coast Creek in Willamina for a group of males who were reportedly removing forest products from the area.
  • Officers located a suspicious vehicle in the area of Blacktail Drive and Salmon Way. Officers contacted a female occupant who said she was waiting of someone who lived nearby.
  • Officers assisted an outside agency with a suspicious circumstance in 300 block of Northeast C Street in Willamina.

Wednesday, Nov. 30

  • Officers assisted an outside agency with reported child neglect in the 9600 block of Tillixam Circle. After an investigation, officers determined the child was in good health and no crimes had been committed.
  • Officers assisted an outside agency with a single vehicle crash in the 100 block of First Street in Willamina.
  • Officers contacted a suspicious vehicle in the area of Highway 18 and Fire Hall Road. Officers contacted the male occupant of the vehicle. He left the area after being issued a verbal warning for trespass.
  • Officers assisted an outside agency with a civil standby in the 300 block of Walnut Street in Willamina.
  • A hit-and-run was reported in the 27000 block of Salmon River Highway.
  • Officers were dispatched to a possible prowler in Tribal Housing. Officers checked the area, but were unable to locate anything suspicious.
  • Officers assisted with a disabled vehicle and the male driver was arrested after it was discovered he had a warrant for his arrest.

Compiled by Grand Ronde Tribal Police

Department Officer Brian Hamlin.