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Waitsburg

Nothing to report.

Dayton

Apr. 19

Suspicious yelling and possible gunshots or vehicle backfiring on Stockton Road; deputies responded and located several males working on demolition derby vehicle, yelling over the sound of a generator and vehicle backfires. Vandalism reported at the Dayton School District parking lot; somebody wrote on the sidewalk and blocked the parking lot entrance with cones and a detour sign. Theft of a cabinet from a carport on S. 6th Street.

Apr. 20

Motorhome with expired plates partially blocking the alley behind S. 3rd Street; owner moved the vehicle before deputies towed. Fraudulent activity reported on debit card; caller reported from E. Pearson Street. Unwanted phone calls from telemarketers reported on E. Oak Street. Fraudulent mail reported on S. 1st Street; mail stated the recipient had won the European lottery and a forged cashier’s check was included in the envelope. Suspicious male in camo walking into the ditch on the side of Highway 12 near milepost 376; deputies were unable to locate. Deputies assisted Walla Walla by contacting a vehicle driven by a female who Walla Walla reported may have been in a fight recently with a male; female was alone in the car and stated they had been discussing something loudly but nothing physical had occurred.

Apr. 21

Suspiciously increased amount of traffic reported on E. Richmond Avenue.

Apr. 22

Caller on McNeil Street in Starbuck reporting trespassing, stated somebody had sprayed weed killer on the property. Suspicious male door-to-door salesman reported on E. Main Street; deputies contacted and advised he needed a permit from city hall. IRS tax fraud reported, unknown location.

Apr. 23

Traffic complaint on Patit Road; caller reporting semi-trucks driving in excess of posted speed limits and requesting extra patrols. Non-injury collision with a deer reported on Highway 12 near milepost 369.

Apr. 24

Vandalism reported at juvenile fishing pond near Dayton City Park; somebody threw a trash can into the pond.

Apr. 25

Nothing to report.

Apr. 26

Suspicious male staring through windows at the store on W. Main Street; deputies made contact with man who was looking through ash trays. Suspicious male and female reportedly walking through people’s yards on W. Dayton Avenue; deputies contacted the subjects who stated they were looking for a friend’s house. Erratic vehicle reported on Highway 12 near milepost 382; deputy located the vehicle and ticketed the driver for following too close and no proof of auto insurance. Male and female reportedly having a verbal argument in the area of W. Main Street; deputies were unable to locate.