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  • Political Cartoon - September 1, 2016

    The Times|Sep 1, 2016

    Dayton Note: The new Columbia County dispatch report only lists dates, times, incident types, locations. There are no details regarding any of the incidents. Aug 15 Threats reported on Smith Hollow Road. Burn Complaint on W. Richmond Ave. Suspicious Activity reported on S. 3rd St. Animal call on Montgomery Lane. Aug. 16 Suspicious Activity reported on E. Richmond Ave. Animal Call on Jackson Lane. Suspicious Activity on E. Clay St. Vehicle Prowl on N. Cottonwood St. Harassment reported on S. 1st St. Harassment reported on Harlem Rd. Burn...

  • Police Notes - Aug. 2-10

    The Times|Aug 25, 2016

    Dayton Aug. 2 Caller reported that a rock had been thrown at his pickup, parked on S. 3rd St., at about 5 a.m. and left a dent and a hole in the tailgate. Investigation continues. A caller on W. Richmond reported that a rock was thrown at his windshield and cracked it. Rocks were also thrown and damaged vehicles parked on S. 2nd Street, S. 4th Street, N. Touchet Rd. and E. Main St. A tire was slashed on a vehicle parked on S. 4th St. Aug. 3 A building on the corner of E. Main and S. 4th was damaged by a rock. Aug. 4 The restrooms at Flour Mill...

  • Police Notes - July 21, 2016

    The Times|Jul 21, 2016

    Waitsburg Nothing reported. Dayton July 10 Report of a female lying on the sidewalk, crying. Unable to locate. Violation of restraining order reported on 500 block of W. Cameron. Report of possible violations of an existing order; under investigation. Complaint of loud music on 100 block of Main Road. July 11 Civil issue on 400 block of E. Washington. Parties were advised it was not a criminal matter. Found key ring was placed into found property. Open door secured at the county fairgrounds. Responsible party notified of an open door on 500...

  • Police Notes - May 26, 2016

    The Times|May 26, 2016

    Waitsburg Nothing Reported Dayton April 17 Assisted WWCSO with backup in Waitsburg. Verbal only domestic violence in 700 block of S. 3rd, parties separated. Disagreement between customer and business in 400 block of E. Main, settled by deputies arrival. April 18 Report of vandalism at Valley View Court, report of air conditioner punctured with knife. April 19 Robbery at Steve’s Grocery at 11 p.m. White male dressed in a black hoodie, black with red & white shorts, and black shoes entered with a knife and demanded money. Incident still under i...

  • Police Notes - May 5, 2015

    The Times|May 5, 2016

    Waitsburg Nothing reported. Dayton March 20 Loud arguing disturbing neighborhood at Cameron Ct., parties separated. Someone came onto deck, rang doorbell and ran away in 1500 block S. 5th. Complaint of having been assaulted by a child with a baseball bat on 800 block of S. 6th; unfounded. Yelling and arguing at Cameron Ct., parties separated and advised was a civil, not criminal, matter. Gas drive off at 500 block of W. Main. Subject contacted and sent back to pay. Case Dunn, 22, Dayton, arrested on multiple outstanding warrants and booked into...

  • Police Notes - April 14, 2016

    The Times|Apr 14, 2016

    Waitsburg April 7 Residential burglary and malicious mischief in 200 block of Main Street. An apartment was broken into and an air conditioning unit was damaged. Dayton Nothing to report....

  • Police Notes - March 24, 2016

    The Times|Mar 24, 2016

    Dayton March 6 Report of person knocking on a door and would not go away. Individual was confused and deputy escorted to correct residence. Report from third party of threats between individuals; unfounded. Report of male and female fighting alongside Whiskey Creek Rd. Verbal only. Report of possible animal mistreatment; unfounded. Report of a chain locking gate containing a horse had been removed for the second time in 1500 block of S. 2nd. March 7 Report of aggressive panhandler. Subject contacted, under investigation for city codes...

  • Police Notes - March 17, 2016

    The Times|Mar 17, 2016

    Waitsburg/Prescott Nothing reported. Columbia County Feb. 21 Burglary reported at buildings on US12, MP361. Feb. 22 William Tewalt, 45, Dayton was arrested on two Benton County warrants. Approx. seven bags of pellets were stolenfrom the 1000 block of S. 4th St. Report of a shop on Hatley Gulch Rd. burglarized during the winter. Air compressor, welder, oxyacetylene tanks were reported missing. Parties were separated ina loud family disagreement in the 200 block of N. 2nd. Feb. 23 Jonathan Weis, 22, Waitsburg was transported from Walla Walla and...

  • Police Notes - March 3, 2015

    The Times|Mar 3, 2016

    Dayton Feb. 7 Report of cell phone theft. Caller had loaned phone and it had not been returned. Matthew Ransom, 30, Kennewick was cited for “speed too fast for conditions” when he lost control of his vehicle on compact snow and ice on North Touchet Rd. Vehicle partially blocking highway was up on a jack with tire missing. Deputies were unable to contact a responsible party so had the vehicle towed. Joseph Wilson, 42, Dayton was arrested and booked into jail for disorderly conduct. He was beating on doors and windows of the courthouse and ref...

  • Police Notes - February 18, 2015

    The Times|Feb 18, 2016

    Waitsburg/Prescott Nothing reported. Dayton Jan. 31 Shaun Meske, 35, Dayton was booked into Columbia County Jail on a Thurston County warrant. He posted $500 and was bailed out the same day. An abandoned vehicle in the public works parking lot, from last week’s arrest of Jeffrey Brooks, has not been moved as it should have been. Vehicle was towed by Kyle’s Towing. Feb. 1 Deputy removed a dead dog from the roadway on US-12. Feb. 2 Report of a Stihl 028 chainsaw stolen from a parked vehicle on S. Touchet Road.Reprot of a “pushy” door-to-door sale...

  • Police Notes - February 11, 2015

    The Times|Feb 11, 2016

    Dayton Jan. 24 Report of possible counterfeit money being passed in 400 block of W. Main, under investigation. Report of possible counterfeit money being passed in 300 block of W. Main, unfounded. Report of threats made during a child exchange in 400 block of E. Main were forwarded to prosecutor. Report of a person walking on the white line of the roadway on US-12. Deputy made contact and brought them into town. Report of people getting out to ski in National Forest area near Bluewood, unfounded. Jan. 25 Report of a theft of a vehicle license...

  • Police Notes - February 4, 2015

    The Times|Feb 4, 2016

    Dayton Jan. 17 Reportable non-injury accident on US-12. Brendon Donovan, 21, Waitsburg, lost control on icy roads. Johan Fila, 49, Dayton, was booked and released on charges of 4th degree assault reported in the 300 block of E. Richmond. Report of prowler in 500 block of S. 1st. Described as 5’10”, thin, wearing a black hoodie. Report of vehicle theft in 1000 block of S. 4th; unfounded, vehicle was repossessed. Jan. 18 Reportable non-injury accident. Henry Hurley, 19, Pullman, lost control of vehicle on icy roadways on N. Touchet Rd. Rep...

  • Police Notes - January 21, 2015

    The Times|Jan 21, 2016

    Waitsburg Jan. 15 Domestic violence reported on Harmon St. Juvenile suspect was not arrested and adult victim left residence. Jan. 17 Theft of gravel from county gravel pile on Garden St. Suspect contacted and agreed to pay county for gravel. Jan. 18 Violation of protection order reported; violation occurred on Jan. 8. Columbia County Dec. 27 Erratic vehicle reported in Davis Hollow area. Silver Ford or Toyota pickup on a closed road tearing up the area. Dec. 28 Unwanted subject refusing to leave residence in 300 block of E. Richmond. Subject...

  • Police Notes - December 31, 2015

    The Times|Dec 31, 2015

    Waitsburg/Prescott Dec. 16 Ongoing civil dispute between neighbors on W. 2nd Street. Dec. 22 Unknown vehicle drove through yard of Preston Avenue resident, leaving ruts. Dayton Dec. 20 Report of stolen “Minion” Christmas decoration. Decoration later returned.Report of an individual violating a protection order in Waitsburg. Caller was advised to call Walla Walla County Sheriff’s Office. Report of burglary on 500 block of Cameron Ct., Prestige 10 tablet is missing. Kitchen fire reported on 600 block of Country Village, under inves...

  • Police Notes - December 24, 2015

    The Times|Dec 24, 2015

    Dec. 13 Family disturbance, verbal only, in 800 block of E. Clay; parties separated. Assault; juvenile incident in 600 block of S. 3rd. Suspicious circumstances; report of mailbox being accessed and receiving mail on a Sunday. USPS confirmed they were, indeed, working on Sunday because of the storm earlier in the week. Open door reported on 400 block of E. Main; door secured. Dec. 14 Report of a mini-horse in the roadway on US 12, MP 362; transferred to WSP. Dec. 15 Complaint of harassment though texting on 200 block of E. Jackson. Report of...

  • Police Notes - December 17, 2015

    The Times|Dec 17, 2015

    Dayton Dec. 6 Unsuccessful attempt to break into building on 500 block of W. Main, door was damaged. Cabin doors were tied open with no one around on N. Touchet road. Two bicycles were found in a ditch on 4th and Creamery. Report of a juvenile runaway, unfounded. Unwanted subject on Weinhard Rd., subject willingly left on deputy arrival. Dec. 7 Report of food stamp card being stolen last week in 200 block of S. willow. Collision on US-12, transferred to WSP and assisted with traffic control. Terry Riner, 46, Dayton, was booked into Columbia...

  • Police Notes - December 10, 2015

    The Times|Dec 10, 2015

    Waitsburg Dec. 4 Window of business shot with B.B. gun on 100 block of Main Street. Dec. 5 Driver cited for driving while suspended in the third degree, during a traffic stop on Taggart/Maple. Dec. 7 Two-vehicle collision on Main and W. 4th St. Driver of vehicle causing collision was issued an infraction for failure to stop at a stop sign. Prescott Dec. 7 Generator, air compressor, toolbox, and tools taken from shed on 100 block of N. “E” St. Dayton Nov. 28 Vet needed for injured dog on 300 block of E. Main. Nov. 29 Hatch open on car with no...

  • Police Notes - December 3, 2015

    The Times|Dec 3, 2015

    Nov. 22 Golden lab hunting dog found on Jackson Rd. Report of possible squatter in barn on Kellog Hollow. Deputies were unable to locate after numerous checks. Nov. 23 Four county road signs were damaged on Skyline Rd.; under investigation. Disabled vehicle with flat tire was parked, with flashers on, on US-12. Vehicle was later removed. Report of theft of property, about two months ago, from house on 600 block of Harlem Road. Nov. 24 Dog at large on 10o block of E. Main was reunited with owner. Loud arguing and banging on door in 400 block of...

  • Police Notes - November 26, 2015

    The Times|Nov 26, 2015

    Waitsburg Nothing to report. Dayton Nov. 15 Report of loud voices and pounding sound of metal; deputies unable to locate. Report of a vehicle found parked in the complainant’s yard in 600 block of E. Mustard; owner advised the car broke down and they would make arrangements to move it in the morning. Domestic violence, pushing and yelling, in 400 block of E. Oak. Parties were separated, report forwarded to the prosecutor. Nov. 16 Report of loud music in early morning in 700 block of S 5th; deputy located the vehicle upon arrival, however v...

  • Police Notes - November 19, 2015

    The Times|Nov 19, 2015

    Waitsburg Nothing to report. Dayton Nov. 8 Intoxicated pedestrian in area of Mustard and S. 4th assisted back to residence. Illegally harvested Elk on Skyline Rd.; forwarded to Fish & Wildlife. Yvonne Pulliam, 47, Dayton, backed into a pole in the Dayton Mercantile parking lot; no injuries. Warrant arrest of Michael Testerman, 19, Dayton; booked into Columbia County Jail. Nov. 9 Domestic violence (verbal argument) reported but caller would not give location. Deputy attempted to respond to the uninitialized cell phone 911 call but was unable to...

  • Police Notes - November 12, 2015

    The Times|Nov 12, 2015

    Nov. 1 Suspicious person reported ducking into corners in alley south of 200 blk. E. Main; deputies unable to locate. Car vs. deer, non-injury accident on SR-261, MP 5. Nov. 2 Noise complaint on 700 blk of S. 5th. Verbal disagreement, participants agreed to keep the noise down. Complain of violations of the rules of the fairgrounds; referred to fairgrounds committee. Dustin Miller, 26, Waitsburg, traffic stop for size violation; arrested and booked into Columbia County Jail on outstanding warrant from Benton County. Burglary reported on 300...

  • Police Notes - October 8, 2015

    The Times|Oct 8, 2015

    Waitsburg Nothing to report. Dayton Sept. 27 Suspicious vehicle reported in 100 block of N. 1st; Deputy contacted male sleeping in a vehicle next to a building. Individual moved off private property. Reporting party heard two gunshots, then saw a silver pickup head up Hatley Gulch. Caller reported the area is posted “no hunting.” Deputy was unable to locate vehicle. Report of vehicle egged on 1400 block of S. 2nd. Tiffany Dame, 29, Dayton was arrested on an out of county warrant. Report of vehicle egged on 400 block of S. 2nd. Sept. 28 Juan Vil...

  • Police Notes - October 1, 2015

    The Times|Oct 1, 2015

    Waitsburg Sept. 23 Vehicle collision on 400 block of Coppei Ave. Vehicle stopped at crosswalk and was rear-ended by another vehicle. Suspicious circumstances reported on 200 block of Dewitt Road. Unknown subjects entering an unoccupied residence. Complainant requested extra patrol. Dayton Sept. 20 Report of verbal domestic dispute on 500 block of E. Tremont. Parties agreed to separate for the night. Suspicious activity on 1400 block of S. 4th; report of male yelling for over an hour. Deputies located subject in garage, singing to loud music...

  • Police Notes - September 24, 2015

    The Times|Sep 24, 2015

    Waitsburg Sept. 20 One vehicle rollover on Middle Waitsburg Road. Driver arrested for DUI. Sept. 21 Theft of salt and pepper shakers on W. 4th Street. Dayton Sept. 6 Vandalism on S. 1st St. Window damaged, but not recently. Trespassing, black jeep on dike near golf course, unable to locate. Noise complaint of loud party on 400 Blk. of E. Washington. Party shut down before deputy contact. Sept. 7 Unwanted subject sleeping in entrance to business on 100 Blk of E. Main St. Individual moved upon deputy arrival. Horses out of pasture on 700 Blk of...

  • Police Notes - September 17, 2015

    The Times|Sep 17, 2015

    Waitsburg Nothing to report Dayton Aug. 30 Juvenile problem: three juveniles in black riding their skateboards down Main Street in front of the Best Western Hotel. Youth were contacted and advised to stay out of the street. Suspicious vehicle: newer black Acura spotted behind the football field taking pictures. Deputy was unable to locate vehicle. Civil disturbance in 400 Block of S. 6th, cleared with deputy contact. Erratic vehicle westbound on US 12, deputy unable to locate. Found property: possible explosive device located in the basement...

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