108mph Motorcycle Ride Lands Portland Man in Jail

News Release from: Marion Co. Sheriff's Office
108MPH MOTORCYCLE RIDE LANDS PORTLAND MAN IN JAIL
Posted: September 17th, 2011 9:17 PM
Photo/sound file: http://www.flashalertnewswire.net/images/news/2011-09/1294/47763/Sharp__and__Passenger.jpg (Sharp & Passenger)
Photo/sound file: http://www.flashalertnewswire.net/images/news/2011-09/1294/47763/Sharp_Steven.JPG (Steven T. Sharp)
Photo/sound file: http://www.flashalertnewswire.net/images/news/2011-09/1294/47763/LIDAR_at_108mph.jpg (LIDAR at 108mph)

Excessive speed and reckless driving landed a 31-year old motorcyclist in jail today following his arrest near Mehama. At approximately 3:45pm, Sr. Traffic Safety Deputy Jeff Nicoloff observed a 2003 Honda VTR-1000 motorcycle traveling westbound on Highway 22, near milepost 24.

The motorcycle was travelling at a high rate of speed as it rounded a curve in the roadway. Its inertia caused it to swerve into the oncoming eastbound lane of travel before the driver was able to regain control. Deputy Nicoloff saw that the motorcycle had both a driver and passenger. Using LIDAR, Nicoloff was able to verify the vehicle's speed at 108mph in the 55mph zone.

After stopping the motorcycle, he learned that the driver was driving without a valid license, had no insurance, and was also wanted in the state of Florida for failing to pay child support payments. He was identified as Steven T. Sharp, 31, of Portland. The passenger was identified as his current wife. Sharp offered no explanation for his driving.

Sharp was arrested and booked into the Marion County Jail on charges of Reckless Driving and Reckless Endangerment. His motorcycle was impounded. His wife released at the scene without charges.

The state of Florida will not extradite the subject on the warrant, so that charge was not added to his booking. Sharp will be in court at 3:00pm, September 19th. His bail is $10,000.

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Oregon State Police - SAT 4:47pm

Oregon State Police: Oregon State Police are on scene of a double fatality traffic collision on Hwy 101 at Mile Post Z45 near Wheeler on the Oregon Coast. Two vehicles are reported to be involved and there are several injuries as well as two confirmed fatalities. Traffic is being directed around the collision scene. Motorists are advised to check with ODOT's TripCheck website for the latest road closure and delay information.
No other information is being released until tomorrow.

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Oregon State Police - SAT 1:09pm

Oregon State Police: Oregon State Police and emergency personnel are on scene of a multi vehicle traffic collision northbound on I-205 at Johnson Creek Blvd. All three lanes are closed but traffic is getting by on the shoulder. Check ODOT Tripcheck for updates.
All lanes are now open. Further information to be released later UPDATE

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Oregon State Police - SAT 1:07pm

Oregon State Police: Oregon State Police and emergency personnel are on scene of a multi vehicle traffic collision northbound on I-205 at Johnson Creek Blvd. All three lanes are closed but traffic is getting by on the shoulder. Check ODOT Tripcheck for updates. UPDATE

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Oregon State Police - SAT 12:30pm

Oregon State Police: Oregon State Police and emergency personnel are on scene of a multi vehicle traffic collision northbound on I-205 at Johnson Creek Blvd. All three lanes are closed but traffic is getting by on the shoulder. Check ODOT Tripcheck for updates.

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Comedy Murder Mystery-Oct. 8th-Salem Red Lion Hotel

Hi Salemites,

Hope that this email finds you well.  I am looking for ways to get the word out about our upcoming comedy murder mystery performance of "So Long Saloon: How The West Got Dead!"  This is our very first event in the Salem area, and we are looking forward to doing many more.  But since our show is dinner theatre, we need to let people know about our show at least two weeks prior to the event, because people must reserve their seats in advance.  Do you have any ideas (aside from posting the event on your website) that might help let people know about us?  Do you happen to have a Facebook page or email newsletter that you could help us out with?  We'd really appreciate it!

Here's a little background on Poison Pen Players.  We are headquartered in Florence, but are originally from Los Angeles area.  We have been in the "business of murder" for over 14 years now, and have traveled the USA performing for folks in all walks of life, including many "big wig" corporate clients such as Kaiser, Nike, Pepsi, Sprint and the Walt Disney Corporation.  We also regularly perform for Three Rivers Casino in Florence.  Our last show sold out to over 750 guests in one weekend!  Our murder mysteries are all original, fully scripted, written by our team of authors, and feature many over the top characters and hilarious situations.  The audience gets to actively participate in solving a crime, with the help of our detective character, while enjoying a delicious three course meal.  The murder occurs right before their eyes, and they all become detectives themselves.  By the time dessert is served, they must vote for the person whom they believe did the dirty deed.  And the winning team gets a prize.

This particular show is very fun!  It is based in the late 1800's Wild West, and several of the characters get transformed into werewolves mid-show.  We will be touring throughout OR with "So Long Saloon," and are excited to be performing in Medford, Eugene, Florence, Elkton, Coos Bay, Turner, and more!   Here is our current schedule:  http://www.poisonpenplayers.com/specialevents.html

You can learn a great deal about us on our website:  www.poisonpenplayers.com.   If you click on the "You Tube" link, (http://www.poisonpenplayers.com/youtube.html) there is a publicity video for "So Long Saloon" that gives you a tiny taste.  There are also audience testimonials, photos, an "about us" page, and videos of other shows.  The major thing I'd like to stress is that we have been doing this for a long time, and we have it down to a science.  Our guests often leave our shows proclaiming that they cannot wait until the next opportunity to see a PPP show!

I am more than happy to answer any questions.  To reach me directly:  541-999-8641

Thanks again for your help in getting the word out.  We'd love to become a regular part of the local professional Salem arts scene, but we just need folks to know about us.  Have a "killer" day!

Warmly,
Melanie

PRESS RELEASE:

Name of Show: 

"So Long Saloon:  How The West Got Dead"

Author:                                                Concept By:                                       

Rose Ellen Jacobson                        Melanie Heard

Director:

Melanie Heard

Performances:

Saturday, Oct. 8th  at 7 pm (Doors Open at 6:30) - Additional Performances in other locations.

Location:                                                                                             Tickets: 

Red Lion Hotel, Salem                                                                    $45 per person

3301 Market St. NE                                                                          Discounts for groups of 8 or more!

Tickets Include:

Salad, bread, choice of entree (buffet style) and two sides, dessert, coffee/tea, a whole lotta laughter, and at least one murder.  Vegetarian option will be available for guests who request one.  Soda/ Beer/ Wine is at an additional charge.  Gratuity is included in your ticket price.

To Purchase Tickets:

Call PPP at 541-999-9281 or visit www.poisonpenplayers.com to buy your tickets online via secure transaction.  Discounts online for our Facebook fans.  You must like us on Facebook to get the promo code!  Group rates available.

Synopsis: 

Join Poison Pen Players as they bring you yet another hilarious murder mystery comedy dinner show!  Fresh from sold out houses for "56 Vicky" and "Dead in the Sled," this professional comedy murder mystery company (headquartered in Florence) is excited to come to Salem with one of our campy, over the top audience interactive shows.  "So Long Saloon: How The West Got Dead" takes place in the late 1800's Wild West, and features dirty stinky cowboys, a Saloon girl with a brain of feathers, an English Detective, a Madam, and several of the characters get transformed into werewolves!  Did someone just send Jezebel Harvey to boot hill?  We need YOUR help to figure out whodunnit!

For photos, publicity videos, audience testimonials and to buy your tickets online, visit www.poisonpenplayers.com.  You can also call us at 541-999-9281.  Remember....Murder is an "Art."

Characters:

Delilah Rose - A Saloon Girl with a heart of gold, feet of lead, and brain of feathers.  Delilah wakes up every day to a whole new and exciting world, and then she falls out of bed.   (Played by Melanie Heard)

Idaho Harvey – Jezebel's former husband.  Apparently back from the dead.  Or smells like it.  (Played by Mike Jacobson)

Jezebel Harvey - Owner of the So Long Saloon and Madam extraordinaire.   (Played by Victoria Seitzinger)

Thomasina  "Thom"  Jones  -  A  rip roarin',  Bronc wrestlin', kinda' cowgirl whose herd is mysteriously disappearing. (Played by Judy Adams)

Gawain Newton – This cowboy is madly in love with Thomasina Jones.  She won't give him the time of day unless he "cowboys up".  Gawain picks an unexpected way to do so. (Played by Mat Alexander Korso)

Colonel Winston Montague  -  An English gentleman of many talents who arrives at the So Long Saloon in the company of Idaho Harvey and stumbles into a very strange evening!  (Played by Jason Wood)

Murder is an "Art."

UPDATE (Photo of Suspect) - Would-Be Bank Robber Arrested in St. Paul

News Release from: Marion Co. Sheriff's Office
UPDATE (PHOTO OF SUSPECT) - WOULD-BE BANK ROBBER ARRESTED IN ST. PAUL
Posted: September 14th, 2011 9:43 PM
Photo/sound file: http://www.flashalertnewswire.net/images/news/2011-09/1294/47674/BENTLEY_ADAM.JPG (Adam bentley)

Bentley is being held on $22,500 bail for the class C felony of Attempted Robbery (ORS 161.405), the class C felony of Coercion (ORS 163.275), and the misdemeanor warrant from Multnomah County. A booking photo is now attached.

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With the help of an alert Oregon State Trooper, Marion County Sr. Deputy David Wagner arrested a would-be robber minutes after he attempted to rob the US Bank in St. Paul.

Deputies responded to a call from the bank at 3:15pm. A teller reported that minutes before, she was approached by a man who demanded that she give him the money from her cash drawer and place it in his briefcase.

The teller stymied the man by telling him she couldn't do that. After a moment of staring at the teller, the man left the bank on foot. He was described as being a white male, in the 30's, wearing a black hoodie and carrying a soft briefcase or tote bag. He also wore sunglasses.

Deputy Wagner was driving to the scene, assisted by OSP Sr. Trooper Jeff Leighty. Approximately 2 miles from the bank, Trooper Leighty spotted a gold 1997 Saturn stopped on the side of the road on St. Paul Highway. He stopped to check out the lone male subject with the vehicle while Deputy Wagner continued to the scene.

As the investigation unfolded, Wagner learned that the Saturn was the likely suspect vehicle involved. Investigators recovered the briefcase and clothing worn by the suspect inside the Saturn. They also learned that the vehicle had run out of gasoline.

Adam J. Bentley, 36, of Canby, was taken into custody and booked at the Marion County Jail. He is charged with Attempted Robbery II and coercion. Bentley also had a misdemeanor warrant for driving while suspended. He will appear in court on Thursday at 1:00pm. No weapon was displayed by Bentley or recovered by the investigators. No other suspects are believed to be involved. No one was injured during this attempted robbery.

A booking photo of Bentley will be released when available.

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Oregon State Police - WED 6:11pm

Oregon State Police: Traffic Alert. The Oregon State Police is on scene of a two car, minor injury, traffic collision southbound on I-5 at MP 283 in Wilsonville. One southbound lane is closed at this time. Two people were transported to local hospitals with minor injuries. Tow trucks are enroute to clear the disabled cars. Check ODOT's TripCheck website for the latest traffic updates. No further information being released at this time.

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Would-Be Bank Robber Arrested in St. Paul

News Release from: Marion Co. Sheriff's Office
WOULD-BE BANK ROBBER ARRESTED IN ST. PAUL
Posted: September 14th, 2011 5:39 PM

With the help of an alert Oregon State Trooper, Marion County Sr. Deputy David Wagner arrested a would-be robber minutes after he attempted to rob the US Bank in St. Paul.

Deputies responded to a call from the bank at 3:15pm. A teller reported that minutes before, she was approached by a man who demanded that she give him the money from her cash drawer and place it in his briefcase.

The teller stymied the man by telling him she couldn't do that. After a moment of staring at the teller, the man left the bank on foot. He was described as being a white male, in the 30's, wearing a black hoodie and carrying a soft briefcase or tote bag. He also wore sunglasses.

Deputy Wagner was driving to the scene, assisted by OSP Sr. Trooper Jeff Leighty. Approximately 2 miles from the bank, Trooper Leighty spotted a gold 1997 Saturn stopped on the side of the road on St. Paul Highway. He stopped to check out the lone male subject with the vehicle while Deputy Wagner continued to the scene.

As the investigation unfolded, Wagner learned that the Saturn was the likely suspect vehicle involved. Investigators recovered the briefcase and clothing worn by the suspect inside the Saturn. They also learned that the vehicle had run out of gasoline.

Adam J. Bentley, 36, of Canby, was taken into custody and booked at the Marion County Jail. He is charged with Attempted Robbery II and coercion. Bentley also had a misdemeanor warrant for driving while suspended. He will appear in court on Thursday at 1:00pm. No weapon was displayed by Bentley or recovered by the investigators. No other suspects are believed to be involved. No one was injured during this attempted robbery.

A booking photo of Bentley will be released when available.

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Animal Neglect Case is closed with Suspect Convicted and Sentenced

News Release from: Marion Co. Sheriff's Office
ANIMAL NEGLECT CASE IS CLOSED WITH SUSPECT CONVICTED AND SENTENCED
Posted: September 14th, 2011 4:02 PM

In March of this year, Sr, Deputy Brenda Lumley seized 3 malnourished horses and 14 starving llamas from a farm on Towers Road SE near Stayton.

As result of her investigation, the suspect in the case, Mikerra Lane, plead No Contest to 6 counts of Animal Neglect in the Second Degree.

She was sentenced on Wednesday, September 7th, and was placed on court probation (for each count) for 36 months. Lane will be required to complete 80 hours of community service work, and pay monetary assessments. The remaining charges were dismissed in lieu of the plea agreement.

By statute, Lane will not be allowed to possess animals (domestic or livestock) for the next 5 years.

As part of the plea agreement, Lane forfeited the animals that were seized. The Light House Animal Sanctuary, in Scio, will now start the process of finding homes for the animals. Under their care, the animals have regained weight and are doing very well.

The criminal case was handled by Deputy District Attorney Melissa Wakeman.

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Oregon State Police - WED 2:04pm

Oregon State Police: Serious Injury Traffic Crash - Highway 26 near milepost 63 in the Blue Box area - Preliminary report as single vehicle rollover with four people injured and blockage - LifeFlight activated and highway will be temporarily closed in the Frog Lake area - No more information available for release - Traffic updates www.tripcheck.com . UPDATE

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Oregon State Police - WED 1:31pm

Oregon State Police: Injury Traffic Crash - Highway 26 near milepost 63 in the Blue Box area - Reported single vehicle rollover with possible blockage - No more information - Traffic updates www.tripcheck.com .

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Oregon State Police - TUE 11:19am

Oregon State Police: Interstate 84 eastbound lanes about two miles north of North Powder near milepost 283 blocked while firefighters work to extinguish hay truck fire - Traffic updates www.tripcheck.com .

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Oregon State Police - TUE 8:07am

Oregon State Police: Non-injury crash with down power lines - Highway 30 near Berg Road /milepost 24 - Blockage reported - traffic updates www.tripcheck.com

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Oregon State Police - TUE 6:55am

Oregon State Police: Fatal Traffic Crash - Highway 11 about five miles north of Pendleton - Reported single vehicle off roadway, one confirmed fatality and one person transported with unknown injuries - No other information to be released until later today - Traffic updates www.tripcheck.com .

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Oregon State Police - MON 10:10pm

Oregon State Police: The investigation into the single vehicle fatal traffic crash along Highway 551 near Grimm Road in the Hubbard area is still continuing - Highway blockage is reported and traffic updates available at www.tripcheck.com - No other information anticipated for release until Tuesday. UPDATE

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Oregon State Police - MON 7:10pm

Oregon State Police: Fatal Traffic Crash - Highway 551 near Grimm Road north of Hubbard - Single vehicle off roadway struck tree - One confirmed fatality - Roadway not blocked - No more info to be released pending completion of initial scene investigation.

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9/12/2011

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Oregon State Police - SUN 7:40pm

Oregon State Police: Interstate 5 n/b milepost 192 is open - no more info yet to release. UPDATE

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Oregon State Police - SUN 5:16pm

Oregon State Police: Interstate 5 northbound lanes completely blocked in Eugene area near milepost 192 after person reportedly jumped off overpass and was struck by a commercial truck - No more information to be released until later this evening - Traffic updates www.tripcheck.com .

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