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News Releases
Tactical Support Team Completes First Mission - 07/30/10
The McMinnville Police Department's "Tactical Support Team" completed its first mission last night after serving a search warrant at 727 SW Drumwood Avenue #12. The mission was conducted in an effort to locate and arrest, Charles Lord Chaffee, who was wanted in connection for the home invasion assault and robbery of Daniel Millar on July 28th.
The Tactical Support Team was formed to safely address and resolve "medium" risk situations, or to contain "high" risk situations, until such time as other resources can be brought in to assist. The Tactical Team is not intended to operate as a fully-functioning S.W.A.T. resource since those teams typically possess a much higher level of training and a much greater number and variety of specialized equipment and weapons.
The Tactical Support Team is comprised of officers from the police department who have completed testing at a number of levels to be accepted on the team. Officers on this team have trained together to gain knowledge of the units skills and abilities, and must display a dedication to teamwork. This team is supervised by Sergeant Scott Fessler.
The McMinnville Police Department's "Tactical Support Team" completed its first mission last night after serving a search warrant at 727 SW Drumwood Avenue #12. The mission was conducted in an effort to locate and arrest, Charles Lord Chaffee, who was wanted in connection for the home invasion assault and robbery of Daniel Millar on July 28th.
The Tactical Support Team was formed to safely address and resolve "medium" risk situations, or to contain "high" risk situations, until such time as other resources can be brought in to assist. The Tactical Team is not intended to operate as a fully-functioning S.W.A.T. resource since those teams typically possess a much higher level of training and a much greater number and variety of specialized equipment and weapons.
The Tactical Support Team is comprised of officers from the police department who have completed testing at a number of levels to be accepted on the team. Officers on this team have trained together to gain knowledge of the units skills and abilities, and must display a dedication to teamwork. This team is supervised by Sergeant Scott Fessler.
Second Assailant arrested for assaulting Daniel Millar - 07/30/10
Press Release Update - July 30th
On July 29th, 2010 at about 2015, McMinnville Officers served a search warrant at 727 SW Drumwood Ave Apartment #12, McMinnville Oregon. During this search warrant, Charles Lord Chaffee was arrested for his participation in the assault on Daniel Millar. According to information received during the investigation, the assault occurred over a drug transaction.
This search warrant was served with McMinnville Police Department's newly formed Tactical Support Team. This team was formed to deal with mid level risk situations that require more than normal operational tactics, but do not require the assistance of another agency's SWAT team.
Charles Lord Chaffee IV, DOB 09/09/1983, of 727 SW Drumwood Ave #12, McMinnville, Oregon was lodged in YCCF pending arraignment in Circuit Court for the following charges:
Robbery in the first degree
Assault in the second degree
Burglary in the first degree
Total SRA: $170,000.00
Anyone with questions or further information regarding this case is asked to call Detective Michelle Formway at 503-434-7307
Press Release Update - July 29th
On July 29th, 2010 at about 0230, McMinnville Officers served a search warrant at 8325 SE Sky Vista Drive, Amity, Oregon. During this search warrant, John Zar Nance was taken into custody for assaulting Daniel Millar.
John Zar Nance, DOB 10-12-1956, of 8325 SE Sky Vista Drive, Amity was lodged in YCCF pending arraignment in Circuit Court on the following charges:
Robbery in the first degree
Assault in the second degree
Burglary in the first degree
Total SRA: $170,000.00
At the time of this report, the victim, Daniel Millar remains hospitalized.
Anyone with questions or further information regarding this case is asked to call Detective Michelle Formway at 503-434-7307
Original Press Release
At about 1539 on July 28th, 2010, McMinnville Police conducted a welfare check at 813.5 SE Ford Street, McMinnville. Upon arrival, we found a 35 year old white male adult that had just been severely injured. From evidence on scene, it appears that someone forced entry and assaulted the lone occupant. The incident appears to be drug related.
The investigation is ongoing and there is no further information we can release at this point.
Press Release Update - July 30th
On July 29th, 2010 at about 2015, McMinnville Officers served a search warrant at 727 SW Drumwood Ave Apartment #12, McMinnville Oregon. During this search warrant, Charles Lord Chaffee was arrested for his participation in the assault on Daniel Millar. According to information received during the investigation, the assault occurred over a drug transaction.
This search warrant was served with McMinnville Police Department's newly formed Tactical Support Team. This team was formed to deal with mid level risk situations that require more than normal operational tactics, but do not require the assistance of another agency's SWAT team.
Charles Lord Chaffee IV, DOB 09/09/1983, of 727 SW Drumwood Ave #12, McMinnville, Oregon was lodged in YCCF pending arraignment in Circuit Court for the following charges:
Robbery in the first degree
Assault in the second degree
Burglary in the first degree
Total SRA: $170,000.00
Anyone with questions or further information regarding this case is asked to call Detective Michelle Formway at 503-434-7307
Press Release Update - July 29th
On July 29th, 2010 at about 0230, McMinnville Officers served a search warrant at 8325 SE Sky Vista Drive, Amity, Oregon. During this search warrant, John Zar Nance was taken into custody for assaulting Daniel Millar.
John Zar Nance, DOB 10-12-1956, of 8325 SE Sky Vista Drive, Amity was lodged in YCCF pending arraignment in Circuit Court on the following charges:
Robbery in the first degree
Assault in the second degree
Burglary in the first degree
Total SRA: $170,000.00
At the time of this report, the victim, Daniel Millar remains hospitalized.
Anyone with questions or further information regarding this case is asked to call Detective Michelle Formway at 503-434-7307
Original Press Release
At about 1539 on July 28th, 2010, McMinnville Police conducted a welfare check at 813.5 SE Ford Street, McMinnville. Upon arrival, we found a 35 year old white male adult that had just been severely injured. From evidence on scene, it appears that someone forced entry and assaulted the lone occupant. The incident appears to be drug related.
The investigation is ongoing and there is no further information we can release at this point.
Attached Media Files: John Nance , 2010-07/1837/37108/CHAFFEE.BMP
MCMINNVILLE OFFICERS TO ISSUE COUPONS - 07/30/10
Kids in McMinnville may look forward to their next encounter with the police this summer, thanks to a partnership between Serendipity Ice Cream Parlor and the Police Department that rewards positive behavior with a cool treat.
McMinnville officers will hand out coupons to kids that they observe practicing safe bicycle rules, such as wearing their helmet, not riding on the sidewalks, and walking their bicycles in the pedestrian crosswalks. Other ways to earn a coupon is to get "caught" doing a good deed or doing something helpful in the community. There are a limited number of coupons available and will be distributed at the officer's discretion.
"It's a great way for officers to encourage and reward kids throughout the community to keep up with safe practices and for demonstrating positive behaviors," says Police Chief Ron Noble.
Kids that receive a coupon from officers can exchange their coupon for a Kids Cone at Serendipity Ice Cream Parlor, located in downtown McMinnville at the corner of 3rd and Evans.
Kids in McMinnville may look forward to their next encounter with the police this summer, thanks to a partnership between Serendipity Ice Cream Parlor and the Police Department that rewards positive behavior with a cool treat.
McMinnville officers will hand out coupons to kids that they observe practicing safe bicycle rules, such as wearing their helmet, not riding on the sidewalks, and walking their bicycles in the pedestrian crosswalks. Other ways to earn a coupon is to get "caught" doing a good deed or doing something helpful in the community. There are a limited number of coupons available and will be distributed at the officer's discretion.
"It's a great way for officers to encourage and reward kids throughout the community to keep up with safe practices and for demonstrating positive behaviors," says Police Chief Ron Noble.
Kids that receive a coupon from officers can exchange their coupon for a Kids Cone at Serendipity Ice Cream Parlor, located in downtown McMinnville at the corner of 3rd and Evans.
McMinnville man arrested for sexual abuse of a 14 year old female - 07/02/10
On July 2nd, 2010 at about 1:00 am, McMinnville Officers took a report of sexual abuse of a minor female victim approximately 14 years of age. The suspect, Mark E Stanfield DOB 07/11/1953 of 655 NE Burnett Road Space 78, McMinnville, (a relative of the victim) had reportedly taken some sexually explicit photographs as well as having sexual contact with the victim. A search warrant was served at the Burnett Road residence and evidence was recovered that verified this report.
At about 1400 on July 2nd, Mr. Stanfield was arrested and lodged in Yamhill County Correctional Facility pending arraignment on the following charges:
Unlawful Sexual Penetration in the Second Degree (5 counts) SRA $ 50,000
Encouraging Child Sexual Abuse in the 2nd Degree (7 counts) SRA $ 45,000
Sex Abuse in the First Degree (5 counts) SRA $150,000
and Using a Child in a Display of Sexually Explicit Conduct SRA $150,000
Anyone with further information or potential victim information regarding this case is asked to call Detective Sam Elliott at 503-435-5615.
On July 2nd, 2010 at about 1:00 am, McMinnville Officers took a report of sexual abuse of a minor female victim approximately 14 years of age. The suspect, Mark E Stanfield DOB 07/11/1953 of 655 NE Burnett Road Space 78, McMinnville, (a relative of the victim) had reportedly taken some sexually explicit photographs as well as having sexual contact with the victim. A search warrant was served at the Burnett Road residence and evidence was recovered that verified this report.
At about 1400 on July 2nd, Mr. Stanfield was arrested and lodged in Yamhill County Correctional Facility pending arraignment on the following charges:
Unlawful Sexual Penetration in the Second Degree (5 counts) SRA $ 50,000
Encouraging Child Sexual Abuse in the 2nd Degree (7 counts) SRA $ 45,000
Sex Abuse in the First Degree (5 counts) SRA $150,000
and Using a Child in a Display of Sexually Explicit Conduct SRA $150,000
Anyone with further information or potential victim information regarding this case is asked to call Detective Sam Elliott at 503-435-5615.
Drug search warrant served in McMinnville - 07/01/10
On July 1st, 2010 at 5:35 a.m. The Yamhill County Interagency Narcotics Team (YCINT) executed a narcotics search warrant at 631 NW 11th Street in the City of McMinnville. The initial entry was completed by Oregon State Police SWAT due to the potential hazards of the location and the residents.
During the search of the residence investigators located a quantity of methamphetamine, marijuana, electronic scales, packaging material and paraphernalia.
Leo Ellsworth Hood JR. 12/14/1955, of 631 NW 11th Street, was lodged in the Yamhill County Correctional Facility pending arraignment on the following charges:
•Unlawful Delivery of a Controlled Substance within 1000 Feet of a School (Meth), SRA $20,000
•Unlawful Delivery of a Controlled Substance (Meth), SRA $10,000
•Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance (Meth), SRA $5,000
McMinnville Police Department, Oregon State Police and the Yamhill County Sheriff's Office assisted YCINT with the search warrant. YCINT is comprised of Detectives from the McMinnville Police Dept, Oregon State Police, and the Yamhill County Sheriff's Office.
Anyone with questions or information about this case or about any drug related activities is asked to call Sgt. Dwayne Willis or Sgt Chris Ray at 503-472-6565
On July 1st, 2010 at 5:35 a.m. The Yamhill County Interagency Narcotics Team (YCINT) executed a narcotics search warrant at 631 NW 11th Street in the City of McMinnville. The initial entry was completed by Oregon State Police SWAT due to the potential hazards of the location and the residents.
During the search of the residence investigators located a quantity of methamphetamine, marijuana, electronic scales, packaging material and paraphernalia.
Leo Ellsworth Hood JR. 12/14/1955, of 631 NW 11th Street, was lodged in the Yamhill County Correctional Facility pending arraignment on the following charges:
•Unlawful Delivery of a Controlled Substance within 1000 Feet of a School (Meth), SRA $20,000
•Unlawful Delivery of a Controlled Substance (Meth), SRA $10,000
•Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance (Meth), SRA $5,000
McMinnville Police Department, Oregon State Police and the Yamhill County Sheriff's Office assisted YCINT with the search warrant. YCINT is comprised of Detectives from the McMinnville Police Dept, Oregon State Police, and the Yamhill County Sheriff's Office.
Anyone with questions or information about this case or about any drug related activities is asked to call Sgt. Dwayne Willis or Sgt Chris Ray at 503-472-6565
Attached Media Files: 2010-07/1837/36465/EXPORTED.BMP
Police to Participate in "dunk tank" fundraiser at Turkey Rama - 07/01/10
During the Turkey Rama festival, on July 10, McMinnville Police officers will be donating their time from 1:00 p.m. – 3 p.m. to raise funds for Oregon Special Olympics. Attendees of the Downtown Festival can purchase three balls for $1.00 to see if they can make the officers "splash" into the dunk tank, which will be located near the intersection of 2nd and Cowls. We hope you can come out and participate in this worthy and fun fund-raising effort!
During the Turkey Rama festival, on July 10, McMinnville Police officers will be donating their time from 1:00 p.m. – 3 p.m. to raise funds for Oregon Special Olympics. Attendees of the Downtown Festival can purchase three balls for $1.00 to see if they can make the officers "splash" into the dunk tank, which will be located near the intersection of 2nd and Cowls. We hope you can come out and participate in this worthy and fun fund-raising effort!
Parking And Traffic Restrictions For This Years July 4th Fireworks Show - 07/01/10
McMinnville's annual 4th of July Fireworks Show will be held for the second year at the Evergreen Museum complex on Highway 18 near the airport. The McMinnville Police Department learned last year that the Evergreen property doesn't accommodate the number of vehicles that wish to attend the show, which has caused some changes to this year's traffic and parking operation plan. The venue has approximately 1000 parking spaces, which filled very quickly last year, which caused hundreds of cars to be turned away from entering the event last year.
In an effort to get information out to the public about inherent parking issues surrounding the event, the McMinnville Police Department is providing information about event traffic egress, parking, and the do's and don'ts in the surrounding neighborhoods.
The surrounding neighborhoods of the Kingwood and Norton area only have a limited number of on street parking spaces, approximately 100. Any vehicles parking illegally within these neighborhoods will be cited and towed as appropriate.
Oregon State law strictly prohibits any parking on the shoulder of any state highway. Any vehicles parking on the shoulder of Highway 18 will be cited and towed as appropriate.
Parking will once again be prohibited on the Cumulus Avenue frontage road that runs parallel to Highway 18 on the north side. Any vehicle parking on the curb or shoulder of Cumulus Avenue will be cited and towed as appropriate.
Once the McMinnville Police Department event supervisor has been notified that parking has reached capacity at the Evergreen complex, no additional vehicles will be allowed to exit Highway 18 onto Cumulus Avenue. So there is no confusion, both turn lanes will be blocked off and signed as "No Entry". Those who live on Cumulus Avenue or within its neighborhoods will be allowed to proceed to their homes.
At approximately 8:00 PM, all traffic exiting the Cumulus Avenue frontage road will be required to make a right turn onto Highway 18. One westbound lane of Highway 18 will be shut down to allow the smooth and safe flow of traffic from Cumulus Avenue onto Highway 18. No eastbound turns onto Highway 18 will be permitted. U-Turns made on Highway 18 are dangerous and are violations of State Traffic Law. The right turn restriction will remain in effect until the conclusion of the show and the majority of traffic has exited the area.
All parking laws, traffic laws and fireworks laws will be actively enforced. Assistance is being provided by the McMinnville Office of the Oregon State Police and the Yamhill County Sheriff's Office.
McMinnville's annual 4th of July Fireworks Show will be held for the second year at the Evergreen Museum complex on Highway 18 near the airport. The McMinnville Police Department learned last year that the Evergreen property doesn't accommodate the number of vehicles that wish to attend the show, which has caused some changes to this year's traffic and parking operation plan. The venue has approximately 1000 parking spaces, which filled very quickly last year, which caused hundreds of cars to be turned away from entering the event last year.
In an effort to get information out to the public about inherent parking issues surrounding the event, the McMinnville Police Department is providing information about event traffic egress, parking, and the do's and don'ts in the surrounding neighborhoods.
The surrounding neighborhoods of the Kingwood and Norton area only have a limited number of on street parking spaces, approximately 100. Any vehicles parking illegally within these neighborhoods will be cited and towed as appropriate.
Oregon State law strictly prohibits any parking on the shoulder of any state highway. Any vehicles parking on the shoulder of Highway 18 will be cited and towed as appropriate.
Parking will once again be prohibited on the Cumulus Avenue frontage road that runs parallel to Highway 18 on the north side. Any vehicle parking on the curb or shoulder of Cumulus Avenue will be cited and towed as appropriate.
Once the McMinnville Police Department event supervisor has been notified that parking has reached capacity at the Evergreen complex, no additional vehicles will be allowed to exit Highway 18 onto Cumulus Avenue. So there is no confusion, both turn lanes will be blocked off and signed as "No Entry". Those who live on Cumulus Avenue or within its neighborhoods will be allowed to proceed to their homes.
At approximately 8:00 PM, all traffic exiting the Cumulus Avenue frontage road will be required to make a right turn onto Highway 18. One westbound lane of Highway 18 will be shut down to allow the smooth and safe flow of traffic from Cumulus Avenue onto Highway 18. No eastbound turns onto Highway 18 will be permitted. U-Turns made on Highway 18 are dangerous and are violations of State Traffic Law. The right turn restriction will remain in effect until the conclusion of the show and the majority of traffic has exited the area.
All parking laws, traffic laws and fireworks laws will be actively enforced. Assistance is being provided by the McMinnville Office of the Oregon State Police and the Yamhill County Sheriff's Office.