OSP Log 8-11-20 - Trooper draws on drug suspect in Hood River County

Friday, Aug. 7, 10:19 a.m. Narrative by Trooper Alexander Zuniga

On Friday, August 7, 2020, at approximately 10:19 AM, I was dispatched to a driving complaint. The complainant stated the driver of a tan passenger car was having difficulty maintaining his lane and speed prior to hitting the median and coming to rest on the right shoulder near MP 53 on I-84 eastbound. I located a tan Mercury passenger car at this location and contacted the driver. The driver stated he was falling asleep when the tire blew. He showed me some old vehicle damage near the front left quarter panel, but there was fresh damage to the left front rim and the driver admitted to hitting the median. The driver showed signs of impairment, but was not impaired beyond a perceptible degree. The driver, James AlfredPorter, 55, of Benton City, Wash.,  was issued citations for No Operator’s License, Driving Uninsured and issued a written warning for failure to maintain his lane. The vehicle was impounded and towed by Guzman Brother’s for No Operator’s License and Driving Uninsured.

Saturday, Aug. 8, 8:22 a.m. Narrative by Trooper Justin Frazier

On August 8th 2020 I responded to a hunting trespass complaint on Weyerhauser property in Hood River County. While investigating the complaint I located an unrelated trespassing vehicle in the same area behind a locked gate which was unoccupied. I noticed there was an empty gun holster on the ground next to the vehicle. I went to a cell area and contacted the R/O who stated he sold the vehicle 7 months ago. I contacted multiple agencies and found out the vehicle was contacted in Crook County 2 days prior and the driver was on post prison supervision for dangerous drug and weapon charges. I went back up to the area of the vehicle and noticed it had moved. I continued up the road and located it on a side skid road. I attempted to contact the driver and gave commands to show his hands and step out of the vehicle. He made eye contact with me and did not comply with my commands. I could see him reaching for something between the seats. I pointed my rifle at him and continued to give commands. He started the vehicle and sped away on the dead end skid road. I awaited for cover units to arrive before approaching the vehicle. We approached the vehicle which was now unoccupied. A loaded .380 pistol was found on the ground near the vehicle. The vehicle had Methamphetamine, Heroin,scales, and packaging equipment inside. The suspect, Josh Chad Condron, 33, of Prineville, was located hours later on Lost Lake Road and was taken into custody. He was lodged and NORCOR. He was charged with  felon in possession of a firearm, aggravated driving while suspended/revoked and possession of methamphetamine, criminal trespass in the second degree, possession of a weapon by a felon, delivery of methamphetamine, possession of heroin.

Saturday, Aug. 8, 8:32 a.m. Narrative by Trooper Alexander Zuniga

On Saturday, August 8, 2020, at approximately 8:26 AM, I stopped the driver of a green Honda Accord for failing to signal a lane change. The stop was conducted on the right shoulder of US 97 SB near MP 13. During my contact I noticed a methamphetamine pipe with residue in the glove box. I detained the male passenger and female driver and conducted a probable cause search of the vehicle. Located in the glove box were two methamphetamine pipes with residue, along with a green case with drug paraphernalia with suspected drug residue. Located in a bag on the front passenger floorboard was a scale with drug residue. Located in the center armrest console was a brown case. Inside the brown case were 4 baggies with suspected methamphetamine drug residue. One of the baggies had a useable quantity, which weighed approximately 0.3 grams with packaging. The driver, Bambi Lee Corbett, 35, no address given and passenger, Shane Steven Corbett, 45, no address given, admitted ownership of the methamphetamine. Both occupants were cited and released for Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine. The driver was issued citations for No Operator’s License and Driving Uninsured. She was also issued written warnings for the unlawful lane change and expired registration. The passenger was cited and released for a probation violation warrant. The vehicle was impounded by Bishop Towing for No Operator’s License and Driving Uninsured. Using a TruNarc, I tested the baggie with the usable quantity of drugs and it tested positive for methamphetamine.

Saturday, Aug. 8, 5:40 p.m. Narrative by Trooper Justin Frazier

On August 8th OSP received a report of two deer that had been found in a stubble field of off Emerson Loop Road. OSP Game Trooper responded and located a doe and a fawn. It appeared that the deer had been in the field for several days. The Game Trooper check the area for shell casings or any other evidence and was UTL. The deer were examined and because of the condition of the deer it was hard to find any bullet entry or exit wounds. The landowner who reported the deer stated he would dispose of the carcasses.

Sunday, Aug. 9, 2:29 p.m. Narrative by Trooper Matthew Newby

Vehicle one was traveling north on Hwy 197 near milepost 61 and was called in as a driving complaint for traveling in excess of 100 mph. Vehicle one failed to negotiate a right curve leaving its lane of travel. Driver overcorrected and drove off the northbound shoulder. Vehicle collided with a power pole and started to roll. The driver was not using safety restraints and was ejected from the vehicle. The vehicle came to an uncontrolled rest on the passenger side. The vehicle then caught fire starting a brush fire. The driver was located and pronounced deceased by responding medics. The fire was put out by the landowner assisted by BLM and rural fire agencies. Anderson’s Funeral Home recovered the body. Barnett’s Towing recovered the vehicle. NOK notification was made. The driver was identified as Richard Eugene Hernandez, 68, of Portland.

Sunday, Aug. 9. 5:55 p.m., Narrative by Trooper Travis Paulson

Multiple driving complaints were received on a yellow Dodge pickup with a matching canopy. Witness reports included the truck failing to drive in its lane (halfway on shoulder at times), almost crashing into multiple vehicles and clipping the guardrail. The truck was located exiting into Cascade Locks off of Interstate 84. A traffic stop was conducted on Toll House Park near the toll booth to The Bridge of the Gods after observing the truck fail to drive within its lane. The driver came to a stop in the middle of his lane of travel. The driver had red and glassy eyes, slurred speech, appeared lethargic and had a strong odor of alcohol coming from his breath. An open container of alcohol was in the center console. The driver performed field sobriety tests. I noted 6 of 6 clues during HGN test. The driver was visibly impaired and performed poorly during the WAT and OLS test. The driver, Jesus Guadalupe Castillo Palacios, 33, of Stevenson, was taken into custody and his vehicle was parked in a parking spot and secured per his request. The driver later provided a breath sample with a final result of 0.19% BAC. He was issued violation citations for failure to drive within lane and open container of alcohol. He was issued criminal citations for DUII alcohol and reckless driving and released to his wife.

Sunday, Aug. 9, 9 p.m. Narrative by Trooper Kaipo Raiser

I stopped a gray Honda CRV after observing it drive out of the parking lot of Thirteen O One in Hood River, cross the sidewalk and off the curb then turn south on 12th Street. The vehicle was stopped and the driver was determined to be under the influence of alcohol. The driver, Erin Michael Lincoln Herman, 34, no address given, had a strong odor of alcohol on his breath, glassy, bloodshot eyes and slurred speech. He consented to SFST's and exited the vehicle voluntarily. I noted the driver was unsteady on his feet and stumbled as he walked. I noted several indicators of impairment and he was arrested. The driver consented to the breath test with a result of .22% BAC. The vehicle was secured at the scene and he was released to a sober friend.

Monday, Aug. 10, 11 a.m. Narrative by Trooper Thaddeus Routson

A citizen found a wallet at the Blue Hole camp site on the Deschutes River outside of Maupin. The wallet contained an Oregon driver's license and other personal cards. The citizen conducted a Google search for the owner of the wallet and located a phone number. She called the number and a woman answered who reported the owner of the wallet was her son who was currently working in Hood River. The citizen informed the owner's mother that she would take the wallet to the Oregon State Police office in The Dalles. The mother said she would have her son pick his wallet up.

Monday, Aug. 10, 11:28 a.m. Narrative by Trooper Alexander Zuniga

On Monday, August 10, 2020, at approximately 11:28 AM, I stopped the driver of a grey Honda Accord for exceeding the speed limit. The stop was conducted on the right shoulder of I-84 EB near MP 49. The driver had a confirmed warrant from the Washington Department of Corrections and the Hood River Sheriff agreed to lodge him. The driver, David Alexander Adams, 42, of Portland, was arrested for the warrant and transported to NORCOR without incident. He was issued citations for exceeding the speed limit and driving while suspended-violation. The vehicle was released to the right front passenger.

Bald tires lead to roll over, injuring several from TD, Dallesport

Oregon State Police Log 8-6-2020

Thursday, Aug. 6, 1:46 p.m. Narrative by Trooper Dessa Deforest

A 2017 maroon Kia Sorento, driven by Theresa Trotter, 58, no address given, was southbound on SR 35. A 2019 KTM motorcycle, driven by Ryan Grassmann, 41, no address given, was northbound on Highway 35 near milepost 62. As the KTM approached NF48 road the Kia made a left turn in front of the KTM onto NF48 road. The KTM attempted to swerve to avoid the Kia but was unsuccessful. The right side of the KTM side swiped the right rear quarter panel of the Kia then fell over along the left shoulder ejecting its passengers. Grassman and his passenger Anne Snyder-Grassman, 42, were transported by ambulance to Emmanuel Hospital in Portland. The occupants of the Kia were not injured. All vehicles were towed by Parkdale Towing.

Thursday, Aug. 6, 8:17 p.m. Narrative by Trooper Jonathan Swiger

On August 6, 2020, at approximately 8:17 PM Troopers with the Oregon State Police were dispatched to a two vehicle crash on I-84 Eastbound at MP 42.5 in Hood River County. The investigation determined a green Pontiac Grand Am operated by Todd Alvin Bligh, 36, of The Dalles, was passing a silver Volkswagen Passat operated by Phillip Campbell, 27, of Dallesport when Mr. Bligh lost control of his vehicle, left his lane, and side swiped the Volkswagen Passat causing both vehicles to hit the embankment. The Pontiac came to an uncontrolled rest on its roof facing north. Three of the 4 tires on the Pontiac were bald. The Volkswagen came to an uncontrolled rest facing west. Mr. Bligh and his passenger, Michelle Daniels, 38, of The Dalles were transported by ground ambulance to Legacy Emanuel Hospital in Portland. Mr. Campbell and his passengers, Kaitlynn Jones, 19, of Klickitat, and a 17 year old juvenile, were transported to Providence Hood River Hospital by ground ambulance. Both vehicles were towed from the scene by River’s Edge Towing. Mr. Bligh will be issued citations at a later date for Failing to Maintain a Single Lane, Operation of an Unsafe Vehicle, and Driving Uninsured. The Oregon State Police was assisted by the Hood River County Sheriff’s Office, Cascade Locks Fire Department, Skamania County EMS, and the Oregon Department of Transportation.

Oregon State Police Log 8-4-2020

Tuesday, Aug. 4, 10:41 a.m. Narrative by Trooper Brent Ocheskey

Troopers made contact with two individuals angling in the closed thermal sanctuary on the Deschutes River. One subject did not have an angling license. It was learned that the man's angling privileges were suspended for failing to pay child support. A criminal citation for the angling while suspended was issued to Kevin Michael Williams, 48, of Gresham, and several other warnings were given.

Tuesday, Aug. 4, 4:32 p.m. Narrative by Trooper Zachary Yoder

The vehicle was called in as a driving complaint from Hood River at a high rate of speed and driving on the curb. Several other callers reported the vehicle was traveling at a high rate of speed on I-84, passing on the right and cutting cars off. While I was en route the vehicle blew out a tire and crashed into the guardrail (near milepost 46, westbound). The driver, August Robert Anderson, 31, no address given, admitted he was mad when he left the Hood River waterfront due to his family complaining and was driving fast as a result. He was issued a citation for Reckless Driving and Driving Uninsured. The vehicle was towed from the scene by River’s Edge. 

Tuesday, Aug. 4, 5:53 p.m.  Narrative by Trooper Jonathon Swiger

On August 4, 2020, at approximately 5:53 PM Troopers with the Oregon State Police were dispatched to a crash on Interstate 84. The location of the crash was initially unknown, however it was later determined to have occurred at MP 140 on Interstate 84 eastbound in Gilliam County. The complainant, Judi Lucille Covey, 43, of Plumas Lake, Calif., reported she was driving a gray Ram 1500 pickup in the left lane and was trying to merge over to the right lane due to the left lane being closed when a silver Toyota Camry sped up to prevent her from merging. The complainant alleged the driver of the Camry intentionally swerved at her vehicle causing the driver side mirror of the Camry to clip the right rear quarter panel of the truck causing a dent and the tail light to pop out. The complainant took a photo of the Camry and provided a license plate, which was registered out of Kennewick. Dispatch contacted the Kennewick Police Department and obtained a phone number for the suspect. I called the suspect and spoke with him. The suspect, Brandon Lee Archibald, 43, of Kennewick, told me the complainant nearly crashed into him when she changed lanes due to her lane being closed ahead. The suspect denied a crash had occurred. The suspect was cooperative and sent me photos of his car and insurance information. The photo the suspect provided shows a light rub mark on the driver side mirror. I advised both the complainant and suspect I would be referring this report to the Gilliam County District Attorney’s Office for consideration.

Tuesday, Aug. 4, 8:36 p.m. Narrative by Trooper Jason Mitro

I was dispatched to a single vehicle crash on Highway 35 near milepost 99 southbound. Upon arrival I found a Red 2006 Ford F150 off the roadway on its right side. The driver was out of the vehicle and speaking with medics. Upon contacting the driver I observed signs of impairment. He denied any injuries from the crash. The driver denied any alcohol or marijuana use, but consented to SFST’s. The following clues were noted HGN 6/6, WAT 7/8, OLS 4/4. The driver was arrested and transported to HRSO Intoxilyzer where he provided a breath sample with a final BAC of .12%. The vehicle was towed by Guzman Brothers Towing as it was heavily damaged in the crash. HRSO took the crash report. The driver was cited and released to a sober family member. 

Fernando Gamboa Martinez, 29, of Hood River was cited for driving under the influence of alcohol and reckless driving.

Oregon State Police Weekend Log 8-3-2020

Friday, July 31, 12:41 p.m. Narrative by Captain Les Kipper

Unit 1 (Honda Pilot)  driven by Kellen Ross Gumm 34 of Spokane Valley was traveling WB I-84 at milepost 97 when the bicycle on a bike rack on the back of the vehicle fell off. Unit 2 driven by Marilyn Janelle Bogan, 58, of Boise could not avoid the bike; she hit it, lost control and skidded through the gore point at exit 97. Both right side tires and wheels were damaged. The left rear fender had scrape marks from rubbing against the center divider. Non Injury. Unit 2 was towed by River's Edge.

• A gore point is a triangular-shaped zone painted with several white lines. It's designed to help safely manage traffic merging onto and off a roadway. The “gore” term is borrowed from sewing circles. 

Friday, July 31, 8:50 p.m. Narrative by Trooper Jason Mitro

Dispatched to a welfare check for a vehicle with personal belongings that fell off a car into the roadway on I-84 at milepost 76. Upon arrival I noted five kite boards in board bags attached to a car carrier. The driver of the vehicle on-scene stated he had come across the boards in the right lane of Interstate 84. The driver moved them to the shoulder and called OSP. No identifying or contact information was located on the property. The property was taken to The Dalles OSP office for safe keeping. 

Saturday, Aug. 1, 3:21 p.m. Narrative by Trooper Matthew Newby

Troopers were dispatched to a reported crash where a CMV drove of the roadway and collided with a rock embankment on I-84, milepost 90. When I arrived, the driver was partially out of the driver’s seat and slumped over the passenger side seat. The driver’s door was locked and the window was up. The window was broken to gain access to the driver. The driver was deceased. Several witnesses stated the vehicle had been swerving for over a mile before driving off the roadway. A witness that observed the CMV brush the center barrier said he could not see the driver when he went by. It appeared the driver had died from a medical emergency before leaving the roadway and crashing into the rocks. Bishops Towing recovered the vehicle. Next-of-kin and the driver's employer have been contacted and notified. 

The deceased man was identified as Behrouz Anthony Peters, 47, of Rolfe Iowa. 

Sunday, Aug. 2, 10:42 p.m. Narrative by Trooper Kaipo Raiser

A gray Honda Accord exited I-84 westbound at exit 84 and struck the guardrail coming to rest partly blocking the exit. The driver suffered minor injury from the seatbelt and airbag deployment, he refused medical. The driver admitted texting at the time of the crash and was transported by his spouse. ODOT arrived and advised five guardrail posts and four sections of rail were damaged. Vehicle was towed by River's Edge and the driver Eduardo, Dominguez Ramos, 38, no address listed, was  cited for a traffic violation.