Sheriff's Report - July 11

June 26: 12:52 a.m: Disturbance, Dispute - 44500 blk, McK. Hwy. A resident believed an ex-spouse was at the location, but determined it was actually a lost driver looking for directions.

6:03 p.m: Burglary - 8400 blk, Thurston Rd. A residence was broken into some time ago by unknown suspects and items were stolen.

11:41 p.m: Suspicious Conditions - Aufderheide Dr. & Cougar Dam Rd. A camper had an unknown animal outside his tent. He set off his car alarm and elected to sleep the rest of the night in his car.

June: 28: 3:30 a.m: Lane County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a burglary in progress at an area business in the 42800 block of McKenzie Highway. A truck had backed into the store, damaging the building, and fled with the ATM from inside. Deputies contacted the victim and relayed suspect information to surrounding agencies based on surveillance video. An officer with the Springfield Police Department spotted the suspect vehicle and was able to conduct a traffic stop. The driver, Robert Anthony Moore, 37, matched the suspect depicted in the video. Additional evidence of the burglary was located in the vehicle, and the ATM was found nearby. Moore was arrested and lodged at the Lane County Jail for Burglary in the 2nd Degree, Criminal Mischief in the 1st Degree, Theft in the 1st Degree, and Tampering with Evidence. Thanks to the Springfield Police Department for their assistance in this case.

1:27 p.m: Menacing - 49800 blk, McK. Hwy. A contractor and homeowner disputed over the cost of work performed.  They were able to resolve the situation peacefully prior to deputies arriving.

2:00 p.m: Request Cover – Lat: 43.963168. Long: -122.617751.

3:35 p.m: Burglary - 91900 blk, Blue River Reservoir Rd. The facility was burglarized sometime the week before and several items were stolen.

3:53 a.m: Disturbance, Dispute – McK. View Dr. Mp. 1. Deputies responded to the area for a report of a dispute. the involved caller would not provide additional information.

4:28 p.m: Dog Bite - 89200 blk, Old Mohawk Rd.

7:36 p.m: Illegal Burn - Ross Ln. & McK. Hwy.

8:34 p.m: Burglary - Taylor Rd. & McK. Hwy. Deputies responded to a report of a burglary and dispute at the location. The call was resolved without arrest.

11:14 p.m: Burglary - 91800 blk, Mill Creek Rd.

June 29: 1:03 a.m: Suspicious Vehicle – McK. View Dr. Mp. 3 A deputy contacted a suspicious vehicle in the area and contacted the occupants.

2:03 a.m: Disturbance, Dispute - 91800 blk, Taylor Rd. A passerby saw a heated verbal dispute between a male and female on the side of the road.  Deputies responded, but were unable to locate the involved subjects.

June 30: 9:49 a.m: Strangulation - 48100 blk, McK. Hwy. Deputies responded to the area for a report of a dispute. The suspect, Coty Randall Wheeler, 33, had left in a vehicle. Deputies have probable cause to arrest wheeler for Assault 4 Abuse Prevention Act, and Strangulation APA.

12:37 p.m: Disturbance, Dispute - 87100 blk, Cedar Flat Rd. Deputies responded to the location for a dispute. No crime was articulated. Medics provided transport to an area hospital for unrelated medical issues.

3:34 p.m: Disturbance, Dispute - Sunderman Rd. & Keller Ln. Deputies responded to the area for a verbal dispute. They located the involved and provided separate courtesy transports into town.

July 2: 3:55 p.m: Shots Fired - 41100 blk, Deerhorn Rd.

4:46 p.m: Subpoena Service - 92200 blk, Alcorn St.

10:11 p.m: Civil Problem - 48000 blk, Conley Rd.

July 3: 11:30 a.m: Citizen Contact - 38600 blk, Natures Garden St.

2:12 p.m: Citizen Contact - 48100 blk, McK. Hwy.

3:56 p.m: Citizen Contact - 44600 blk, McK. Hwy.

4:23 p.m: Suspicious Conditions - Lat: 44.1326. Long: -122.58228.

July 4: 1:49 p.m: Civil Problem - 45600 blk, McK. Hwy.

4:27 p.m: Subpoena Service - 89000 blk, Marcola Rd.

4:40 p.m: Subpoena Service - 92200 blk, Alcorn St.

4:57 p.m: Suspicious Conditions - 40100 blk, McK. Hwy.

8:38 p.m: Foot Patrol - 44600 blk, McK. Hwy.

9:00 p.m: Illegal Fireworks - 38300 blk, McK. Hwy.

July 5: 6:05 a.m: Alarm - 39200 blk, McK. Hwy.

1:37 p.m: Warrant Service - McK. Hwy. & Cedar Flat Rd.

1:57 p.m: Vehicle Stop - Marcola Rd. & Alder Branch Rd.

2:33 p.m: Disturbance, Dispute - 88900 blk, Ross Ln.

3:40 p.m: Vehicle Stop - Marcola Rd. & Alder Branch Rd.

4:14 p.m: Assist Oregon State Police - McK. Hwy. Milepost 15.

5:33 p.m: Assist Public - Lat: 44.05801. Long: -122.8011.

8:29 p.m: Foot Patrol - 39500 blk, McK. Hwy.

9:31 p.m: Attempt To Locate Drunk Driver - McK. Hwy. & Flowerdale Dr.

July 6: 4:48 a.m: Rescue Operation - Lat: 44.165297. Long: -121.77304.

9:20: a.m: Assist, Follow Up – Marcola area.

9:35 a.m: Suspicious Conditions - 49500 blk, McK. Hwy.

10:46 a.m: Disturbance, Dispute - 38800 blk, McK. Hwy.

11:08 a.m: Restraining Order Service - 41800 blk, Madrone St.

11:08 a.m: Disturbance, Dispute - 37300 blk, Parsons Creek Rd.

12:36 p.m: Vehicle Stop - 42800 blk, McK. Hwy.

12:37 p.m: Citizen Contact - 42600 blk, Deerhorn Rd.

12:48 p.m: Vehicle Stop - 42800 blk, McK. Hwy.

3:25 p.m: Motor Vehicle Accident, Unknown Injury - 42400 blk, McK. Hwy.

5:33 p.m: Assault - 90600 blk, Sunderman Rd.

5:52 p.m: Vehicle Stop - McK. Hwy. & Mp. 27.

6:05 p.m: Vehicle Stop - McK. Hwy. & Mp. 27.

6:05 p.m: Motor Vehicle Accident, No Injury - 44500 blk, McK. Hwy.

7:16 p.m: Unattended Boat – Paradise Campground.

8:23 p.m: Illegal Burn - 45300 blk, McK. Hwy.

10:14 p.m: Illegal Fireworks - 93200 blk, Paschelke Rd.

11:04 p.m: Incomplete 911 Call - 37300 blk, Parsons Creek Rd.

July 7: 1:49 a.m: Disturbance, Dispute - 92500 blk, Marcola Rd.

12:59 p.m: Alarm - 36700 blk, Keller Ln.

3:52 p.m: Theft From Vehicle – McK. View Dr. Mp. 1.

7:48 p.m: ATL Drunk Driver - Deerhorn Rd. & Madrone St.

9:28 p.m: Hit & Run - 39300 blk, McK. Hwy.

9:28 p.m: Driving Under Influence of Intoxicants - 39300 blk, McK. Hwy.

July 8: 11:59 a.m: Reckless Endangering - Marcola Rd. & HF Williams Rd.

12:48 p.m: Disturbance, Dispute - 45300 blk, McK. Hwy.

4:56 p.m: Subpoena Service - 89000 blk, Marcola Rd.

4:45 p.m. Lane County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a report of an arson in the 87400 block of Cedar Flat Road. Fire personnel and witnesses advised a male had intentionally set two fires in dry grass on the property. Deputies deployed a K9, and were assisted by Oregon State Police troopers as well as a Springfield Police K9 and drones from the Springfield and Eugene Police Departments.

Area residents began checking their security cameras and spreading the word to their neighbors as deputies, troopers, and officers searched the area. Eventually, the suspect was spotted in the 8700 block of Thurston Road. Deputies and officers quickly responded and arrested the suspect, identified as Michael David Dinwiddie, 41, of Springfield. He was lodged at the Lane County Jail for Arson in the 1st Degree and Burglary in the 2nd Degree.

Thanks to the many residents who watched out for their neighborhood and assisted with locating the suspect.

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