This log includes incidents in which there may have been a public disturbance or a risk to the public. Information comes from the Corvallis Police Department and the Benton County Sheriff’s Office. It does not include all calls for service. The status of incidents may change after further investigation. Locations are approximate. People arrested or suspected in crimes are considered innocent until proven otherwise.

Monday, Feb. 25

Criminal mischief: 8:04 a.m., Southwest 11th Street and Western Boulevard, Corvallis. A woman reported that a man struck her vehicle with his fist after she stopped at an intersection to let him pass. Police said the man denied being involved in the incident and he couldn’t explain why the woman would report such a thing. The man was cited for criminal mischief.

Theft: 8:22 a.m., 100 block Northwest Third Street, Corvallis. A woman reported that her wallet was stolen from inside her purse while she was at Cantina the previous night. She said a friend had called her, saying the same thing happened to her.

Criminal mischief: 11:25 a.m., 24800 block Park Road, Monroe. A park ranger notified a deputy of vandalism that occurred at Bellfountain Park. Graffiti had been spray painted on the walls of both bathrooms and the toilets had been plugged with empty beer cans.

Reckless burning: 8:12 p.m., 600 block Dragon Road, Monroe. A deputy issued a 14-year-old boy a citation for reckless burning and reckless endangering resulting from a Feb. 22 incident at Monroe Grade School. The boy reportedly lit the mist from a body spray can with a lighter while in the locker room with eight other boys. Another boy encouraged him to burn a doughnut on the floor of the locker room. The boy covered up the doughnut with a paper cup, which also caught fire. A physical education teacher caught the boys. The boy was suspended from school for three days and got a citation from the deputy, as well as a stern talking-to.

Dogs attacking sheep: 9:10 a.m., 1900 block Northeast Pax Place, Corvallis. A man called an animal control officer and said his sheep had been mauled and killed by some animals. The animal control officer reported that the mauling appeared to be the work of more than one dog. There were no suspects.

Tuesday, Feb. 26

Attempted jail break: 7:57 a.m., 100 block Northwest Fourth Street, Corvallis. A deputy went to the Benton County Jail and spoke with a corrections sergeant who said Jack Baird, the man charged in connection with Corvallis bank robberies in December and January, damaged the window in the ceiling of his cell during the night. The total repair cost of the damage was at least $750. A vent in the cell was also damaged. Corrections deputies reportedly found a note Baird wrote to his girlfriend on Feb. 20, detailing his plans for escape.

Credit card fraud: 8:40 a.m., 5000 block Northwest Picadilly Creek, Albany. A deputy took a report from a woman who said several unauthorized charges had been made to her credit card.

Vehicle accident: 2:10 p.m., Summit Highway and Mayer Lane, Blodgett. A man northbound on Summit Highway fell asleep at the wheel and drove off the right side of the road, hitting a ditch. The vehicle flipped over once and came to rest on its roof. Blodgett and Corvallis Fire Department medics treated and released the man at the scene. No citations were issued.

Warrant arrest: 6:35 p.m., 2400 block Southeast Third Street, Corvallis. A police officer saw a Nissan Altima car northbound on Third Street without its headlights on. The officer stopped the vehicle and discovered the driver had an outstanding warrant out of Lubbock County, Texas, for methamphetamine possession. A dispatcher contacted Lubbock County officers, who said they would extradite the man for prosecution. The man was taken into custody and transported to the Benton County Jail.

Burglary: 6:55 p.m., 500 block Orchard Street, Monroe. A man reported that someone tried to gain entry into his pole barn by drilling through the door lock. A broken drill bit was found inside the lock. The man did not believe anyone gained entry into the barn.