Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
Waitsburg
4-6
One-vehicle collision on Taggart Road near Maple Street, no
injuries, driver lost control of vehicle and hit a fence, driver cited for no
proof of insurance.
4-9
Residential burglary reported on South Fork Coppei Road, woodsplitting tools, wrenches and a chain saw were stolen, no suspects at this
time. A caller reported an open beer bottle had been thrown at a vehicle
on West Eighth Street, the bottle broke the windshield and dented the
roof. Lost wallet reported on Maple Street.
Dayton
4-3
Prisoner work crew on East Main Street. Forced entry made into a
shed on South Third Street, lock cut, chain saw and weed whacker reported missing, no further information, under investigation. Stray animal on
South Touchet Road. Juvenile problem on East Main Street. Horse caught
in fence on Highway 12. Report of an intruder in a home on South Fourth
Street, using the Internet to post social media messages, approximately
$200 reported missing, no further information, under investigation.
4-4
Vehicle slide-off reported on Hartsock Grade Road, unable to locate.
Vehicle stuck in snow by owner on Maloney Mountain Road, will be
removed in next 24 hours. Shoplifting reported at the Shell station on
West Main Street, no arrests made, owner is not pressing charges. Domestic dispute on East Washington Avenue. Black leather briefcase with
combination lock located in the middle of Main Street. Brass-colored
key on blue carbine found on county courthouse lawn. Fraud reported on
South Third Street, caller checked with local bank and learned that this
is a scam. Loose dog on East Main Street at the Weinhard Hotel, reporting party found the owners who reclaimed the dog. Suspicious person/
circumstances on East Spring Street.
4-5
Theft of money reported on South Third Street. Abandoned snowmobile on North Touchet Road. Vandalism reported on South Second
Street. Fishing violation reported on South Second Street. Violation of
court order reported on East Main Street. Runaway juvenile reported on
Johnson Hollow Road, juvenile located. Report of theft of a gate on South
Second Street, possible civil matter. Backpacks left outside of Dayton
High School, deputy investigated. Suspicious activity reported on East
Tremont Street, unfounded.
4-6
Harassment reported on South Fifth Street. Horse loose on Bundy
Hollow Road. Reckless driver on Highway 12, unable to locate. Man
observed peering into windows of the county courthouse. Fire observed
on South Sixth Street, deputy responded, observed a small brush fire,
residents put it out and were cautioned about using a fire pit or ring.
4-7
Hit and run accident at the PDQ food mart, vehicle body damage
reported, no suspects at this time, under investigation. Theft of a saw
reported on North First Street. Assault reported on Highway 12, deputies
determined that the reporting party had been the aggressor in the physical
confrontation. Dog barking on South Fourth Street. Two adults booked
for assault, male housed in Columbia County Jail, female will be transported to Garfield County Jail.
4-8
Domestic violence reported on East Richmond Avenue. Domestic
violence reported on South Fourth Street. Panhandling reported on West
Main Street.
4-9
Domestic violence reported on South Fifth Street. Civil issue reported
on South Fourth Street. Vandalism reported on Valley View Lane. Jail
incident.
Starbuck
4-7
Three cows out on roadway on Smith Hollow Road, owner contacted
and animals contained.
4-9
Vandalism reported on Highway 261 at the Lyon's Ferry elevator.
Dixie
4-7
Attempted theft of fuel from a pickup truck on Cemetery Road.
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