The police blotter relates to the public record of incidents as reported by law enforcement agencies. All individuals arrested or charged with a crime are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
Information printed is preliminary and subject to change. For specific details about cases listed, contact the appropriate law enforcement agency.
St. Helens Police Department
July 13
• Police responded to a damage/destroyed/vandalized report near the 400 block of Columbia River Highway.
July 14
• Officers responded to a violation of a release agreement at the 300 block of 16th Street.
July 15
• Law enforcement responded to a theft at the 500 block of 9th Street.
• Police arrested a 33-year-old female subject on a fugitive warrant at the 200 block of River Street.
July 16
• Law enforcement responded to an elder abuse-financial at 150 South 13th Street.
July 17
• Officers investigated an aggravated assault at the 400 block of 10th Street.
July 19
• Police arrested a 34-year-old male subject on a restraining order violation at the 3000 block of Oakwood Drive.
• Law enforcement responded to a fraud report at the 300 block of 5th Street.
• Officers arrested a 20-year-old male subject on simple assault, and domestic violence at the 400 block of 18th Street.
• Police served a 27-year-old male subject on a fugitive warrant at 901 Port Avenue.
• Law enforcement responded to a theft of a vehicle at the 200 block of 4th Street.
• Police arrested a 38-year-old male subject on theft II at the 300 block of 16th Street.
July 20
• Officers arrested a 25-year-old male subject on DUII-alcohol near Columbia Boulevard and North 18th Street.
• Police arrested a 27-year-old female subject on a fugitive warrant at the 2000 block of Columbia Boulevard.
• Law enforcement rendered assistance to another agency on a hit-and-run at the 8000 block of Quincy Mayger Road.
July 23
• Officers arrested a 30-year-old male subject on a fugitive warrant at the 1600 block of Old Portland Road.
• Police arrested a 26-year-old male subject on a fugitive warrant at the 2000 block of Columbia Boulevard.
• Law enforcement arrested a male subject on DUII-intoxicants near Deer Island Road and North 10th Street.
July 24
• Police responded to a burglary of residence at the 300 block of 8th Street.
July 25
• Officers arrested a 60-year-old male subject for theft II and criminal trespass at the 200 block of Brayden Street.
• Law enforcement responded to a violation of a stalking order at the 200 block of 4th Street.
July 26
• Police arrested a 33-year-old male subject for theft II and criminal trespass at the 2000 block of Gable Road.
• Officers arrested a 23-year-old male subject on violation of a release agreement at the 300 block of 16th Street.
July 27
• Law enforcement arrested a 28-year-old male subject on a fugitive warrant at the 1600 block of Old Portland Road.
• Police arrested a 28-year-old male subject on criminal trespass I and detainer near Old Portland Road and 13th Street.
July 29
• Officers arrested a 43-year-old male subject on theft III and drug offenses near McBride and May Avenue.
• Law enforcement responded to a theft at the 2000 block of Columbia Boulevard.
July 30
• Police arrested a 20-year-old male subject on a fugitive warrant near Columbia River Highway and Sykes.
• Officers responded to a death investigation at the 400 block of 4th Street.
• Law enforcement arrested a 48-year-old male subject on a fugitive warrant and drug offenses near Old Portland Road and Port Avenue.
July 31
• Police arrested a 25-year-old male subject on theft II-embezzlement at the 200 block of Vernonia Road.
Rainier Police Department
July 13
• An officer responded to a littering complaint.
• A citizen was concerned about the welfare of a dog left in a vehicle.
• An abandoned vehicle, which had been previously tagged, was towed.
• An officer responded to a parking complaint.
• Officers responded to a disturbance. Peace was restored.
• An officer responded to a motor vehicle accident near Chevron.
• An alarm was accidentally activated at a residence.
• A male subject stole a carton of cigarettes.
• A caller reported seeing a man and a woman physically fighting at the park. The involved parties left prior to the officer’s arrival.
• An officer checked on a business that had an open door. The building was secured.
• A caller reported that a group of teenagers was fighting. They all ran from the area.
• A citizen reported that their van had been stolen.
• A parent reported their child as missing. The juvenile was located.
• An officer assisted an intoxicated person at the park get a sober ride home.
July 14
• An employee reported that someone had parked in the handicap space, but did not have a placard.
• A caller reported that a vehicle was parked in such a manner that the caller could not leave the park area. The car was moved by the owner.
• A citizen reported that she and her mother were being harassed by her ex.
• A caller reported debris on the bridge was causing a traffic hazard.
• A fight was reported at the city park. Peace was restored.
July 15
• Two men were reportedly dumping ‘stuff’ in a lot.
• Officers were dispatched to subjects that appeared to be stripping an abandoned vehicle. The parties said they did not take anything from the vehicle, but were picking up items on the ground near it. They were advised that it was not their property and it was not theirs to take.
• Caller reported being in a motor vehicle accident the day before. Parties had exchanged information and no one was injured.
• An abandoned vehicle was tagged.
July 16
• A resident reported an unknown person stole a package from their front porch.
• A 38-year-old male subject of Corvallis, was taken into custody on an outstanding warrant.
• A truck and a generator were reported as stolen.
• Several found items from Days in the Park were turned in.
• An abandoned vehicle was tagged.
July 17
• A caller said that counterfeit bills were being passed in Columbia County.
• A welfare check was requested for a man who appeared to be passed out in his vehicle. The man was okay.
• A resident reported someone taking items from their garage. It turned out to be a misunderstanding.
• A caller reported losing their wallet during Days in the Park.
• Officers checked on two people who were reported as non-responsive in a car. They were fine.
• A 49-year-old male subject was taken into custody on an outstanding warrant.
• Officers checked on the welfare of a man who was laying on the side of the curb.
• Officers responded to a two-vehicle motor vehicle accident. No injuries were reported.
July 18
• Report of a barking dog on Old Rainier Road.
• An officer assisted parties who were involved in a fender bender in a parking lot.
• A wallet was turned in as found property.
• A caller was concerned about the welfare of a man on the bridge. He was okay.
• An officer checked on a suspicious vehicle in a parking lot.
July 19
• A caller was concerned about the welfare of a couple that appeared to be passed out in a vehicle. They were fine.
• Two golden Labradors were reported running at large.
• A caller reported a neighborhood dog has been barking frequently.
• A caller advised there was a man that threw a woman on to a car. No one was in the area
July 20
• A bartender called to report two men getting in to a verbal altercation. Peace was restored.
• A report of a suspicious vehicle turned out to be a stolen vehicle. The vehicle was recovered and the owner was notified.
July 22
• Caller reported a dog that was repeatedly getting out of it’s yard and chasing people. Animal control responded to the dog’s address.
• A resident reported vandalism of no trespassing signs.
July 23
• A caller was concerned about the welfare of a dog locked inside of a car. The vehicle was no longer at the location upon officer arrival.
• A concerned citizen called to report kids tying a dog up to the playground equipment at the park.
• Multiple callers were worried about a woman on the bridge. She was fine.
July 24
• Caller reported a stray dog showed up at her house. The owner was found and the pair was reunited.
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