Police department calls: Keizer officers on alert for ‘buzzed driving’

Police Scanner – December 1 – December 7

The Keizer Police Department is participating through December in the “Buzzed Driving Is Drunk Driving” campaign.

The program is in conjunction with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, which reports that one-third of all traffic crash fatalities involve drunk drivers.

“If you plan to go out and include alcoholic beverages in your celebration, please have a plan and a designated driver,” advised Lt. Trevor Wenning.

Keizer police arrested three drivers for DUII in recent days.

•On Saturday, Dec. 6, at about 9 p.m. officers responded to a crash near the intersection of Northeast Harcourt Avenue and Ivy Way. “A single vehicle struck or side swiped several parked cars before coming to rest,” Wenning reported.

Jacob B. Watkins, 22, of Keizer, was arrested for DUII, reckless driving and criminal mischief.

•On Sunday, Dec. 7, at about 4 a.m., an officer was passed by a motorist going north on River Road. “As the driver passed, the officer made eye contact with him and it appeared to the officer the driver was either extremely tired or possibly impaired,” Wenning reported.

The officer followed and then stopped the driver, who left the travel lane several times.  Armando Martinez-Martinez, 39, of Salem, was arrested for DUII.

•On Sunday, Dec. 7, at just before 10 a.m., police responded to the report of a vehicle crashing into a tree in the 500 block of North Chemawa Road.

Marvin H. Mendoza, 25, of Salem was arrested for DUII, reckless endangering of another person (passenger) and hit and run.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 1

8:37 a.m. – UUMV – motor vehicle theft in the 3900 Block of Partridge Ln NE.

3:34 p.m. – Susp – activity in the 4400 Block of River Rd N.

3:57 p.m. – Susp – activity in the 5000 Block of Briarwood Cir N.

6:40 p.m. – Assist rendered – law on Brenner St NE & Auburn Rd NE, Marion County.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 2

7:15 a.m. – Assault IV – simple (misd.) in the 2000 Block of Kennedy Cr NE.

11:49 a.m. – Theft II – shoplifting in the 900 Block of Chemawa Rd NE.

3:53 p.m. – Theft I – from motor vehicle in the 4800 Block of Noren Ave NE.

3:53 p.m. – Unlawful entry vehicle – attempt crime in the 4800 Block of Noren Ave NE.

6:57 p.m. – AOA – warrant served in the 3800 Block of River Rd N.

6:57 p.m. – Disorderly conduct 2nd deg in the 3800 Block of River Rd N.

8:09 p.m. – Theft III – shoplifting in the 6400 Block of Keizer Station Blvd NE.

8:35 p.m. – Theft III – shoplifting in the 6400 Block of Keizer Station Blvd NE.

8:35 p.m. – Theft III – shoplifting in the 6400 Block of Keizer Station Blvd NE.

11:12 p.m. – Assault IV – simple (fel.) in the 5900 Block of 14th Ave NE.

11:12 p.m. – Harassment – physical in the 5900 Block of 14th Ave NE.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 3

9:07 a.m. – UUMV – motor vehicle theft in the 900 Block of Chemawa Rd NE.

9:33 a.m. – Criminal mischief III – vandalism in the 400 Block of Larry Ave N.

9:47 a.m. – Assist rendered – gov in the 4900 Block of Delight St N.

3:12 p.m. – Theft I – shoplifting in the 3800 Block of River Rd N.

3:24 p.m. – Theft III – all other larceny in the 4900 Block of River Rd N.

4:23 p.m. – UUMV– recovered for other agency in the 1400 Block of Woodward St NE.

10:51 p.m. – Probation violation in the 1300 Block of Keystone Lp NE.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4

11:23 a.m. – FTA – bench warrant in the 6300 Block of River Rd NE.

1:50 p.m. – Criminal mistreatment I – simple assault in the 5400 Block of McLeod Ln NE.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5

9:26 a.m. – Theft II – shoplifting in the 6200 Block of Ulali Dr NE.

11:25 a.m. – Susp – activity in the 6700 Block of Shepherd Ct N.

2:35 p.m. – Theft II – shoplifting in the 6100 Block of Ulali Dr NE.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6

4:17 a.m. – AOA – warrant served in the 300 Block of Ridgeview Drive N.

4:17 a.m. – Drugs – unlawful poss methamphetamine in the 300 Block of Ridgeview Drive N.

1:57 p.m. – Aggravated harassment in the 5800 Block of Keizer Station Blvd NE.

4:30 p.m. – Theft II – shoplifting in the 6400 Block of Keizer Station Blvd NE.

8:54 p.m. – Criminal mischief I – crime damage in the 4500 Block of Harcourt Ave NE.

8:54 p.m. – Driving under the influence of intoxicants – misd. in the 4500 Block of Harcourt Ave NE.

8:54 p.m. – Reckless driving in the 4500 Block of Harcourt Ave NE.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 7

3:57 a.m. – Driving under the influence of intoxicants – misd. in the 5500 Block of River Rd N.

3:57 a.m. – Impound/tow auto in the 5500 Block of River Rd N.

9:40 a.m. – Driving under the influence of intoxicants – misd. in the 500 Block of Chemawa Rd N.

NOTE: Information is provided by the Keizer Police Department. The agency has removed specific addresses.

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