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Headlight Herald
WEDNESDAY, JULY 17, 2019
VOL. 132, NO. 29 • $1.00
TILLAMOOK, OREGON • WWW.TILLAMOOKHEADLIGHTHERALD.COM
Bay City Blaze
Mark A. Potter. Tillamook Co. Jail
Man faces July 4th DUII charges Hilary Dorsey headlightreporter@countrymedia.net
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n July 4, 2019 at 10:28 a.m., Mark A. Potter was arrested on the charges of alleged Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants, Reckless Endangering, and Criminal Mischief. Potter was stopped by police after driving through barricades that had been placed marking the parade route on Nehalem Avenue in Rockaway Beach. A barricade was lodged under the front bumper of the vehicle that Potter was driving. Dozens of people had begun lining the streets for the annual Fourth of July Parade. Several citizens attempted to get Potter to stop his vehicle, which he eventually did. It was determined that Potter was impaired. With the assistance of people in attendance for the parade, the route was cleared, and the parade started on time. A breath test showed Potter’s blood alcohol content was nearly three times the legal limit. The Rockaway Beach Police Department is thankful that no one was hurt. This is an open case with the District Attorney’s office. No other information is provided at this time.
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Firefighters and law enforcement responded to a structure fire on Tuesday, July 9, at 9:58 a.m. at a private residence on Warren Street in Bay City. Headlight photo by Hilary Dorsey
Quick response to second alarm fire in Bay City F
Hilary Dorsey headlightreporter@countrymedia.net
irefighters and law enforcement responded to a structure fire on Tuesday, July 9, at 9:58 a.m. at a private residence on Warren Street in Bay City. Bay City Fire, Garibaldi Fire and Rescue, Rockaway Beach Fire, Tillamook Fire District, and Tillamook Ambulance were dispatched to the scene. Upon arrival, fire personnel found a fully involved structure with power lines down, preventing access to the front of the residence. Fire personnel conducted defensive fire operations until Tillamook Public Utilities District arrived and cut power to the residence. Fire personnel
then conducted an offensive internal attack, and the fire was knocked down by 10:46 a.m. Fire personnel remained at the scene until about 1 p.m., conducting overhaul of the structure to locate a deeply seated fire within the ceiling structure of the residence. Crews were supported by Bay City Public Works employees and a backhoe to gain access to the center of the heavily damaged structure. According to Bay City Fire Chief Darrell Griffith, it was a second alarm fire. The initial fire was conducted by Engine 31-14 from Garibaldi Fire, Engine 71-11 from Tillamook Fire, Engine 41-13 and Engine 41-11 from Bay City Fire. In total, there were approximately 16 fire personnel and two paramedics. Tilla-
mook Ambulance Unit 31-41 provided standby coverage during internal operations, Rockaway Beach Fire Engine 21-12 provided coverage for Garibaldi, and Tillamook Fire District’s Engine 73-14 provided coverage for Tillamook. Tillamook PUD, Tillamook County Sheriff’s Department, and Bay City Public Works assisted with operations. The structure of the residence and all of its contents were heavily damaged by fire. A trailer that was parked adjacent to the structure was also partially consumed by the fire. There were no civilian or fire-related injuries. Damage was estimated at $240,000 and the cause of the fire remains undetermined at this time.
Emergency agencies respond to man barricading himself into storage unit Hilary Dorsey headlightreporter@ countrymedia.net
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n Thursday, July 11 at approximately 7:50 a.m., Chief Terry Wright of the Tillamook Police Department was on 3rd Street and noticed that the gate to Tillamook Mini Storage, on 3316 3rd Street, was open. Upon further investigation, Chief Wright found an adult man, later identified as Jonathan D. Messare, in one of the open units.
Messare was building a barricaded area with metal and other items to protect himself. He was making statements indicating paranoia and was experiencing a mental health crisis. He expressed fear of law enforcement and others and continued to refuse requests to come out so that he could get help. He had at least one knife and openly waive around a hatchet. Messare continued to fortify his position and made concerning comments. He stated
that he had prior Special Forces military experience and was wearing a combat helmet at the time. 3rd Street was closed to traffic for safety purposes in the immediate area of the incident. Residents in and around the area were told to shelter in place or leave the area. At approximately 9:32 a.m., after negotiations with law enforcement, Massare left the unit and was taken into custody. He was the transported to Tillamook Regional
Medical Center’s Emergency Department where Tillamook Family Counseling Center assisted his evaluation. The case will be referred to the DA’s office. The Tillamook Police Department was assisted by the Tillamook County Sheriff’s Office, Oregon State Police, Tillamook Regional Center Ambulance, Tillamook 911, Tillamook Family Counseling Center’s Crisis Response Team, and the City of Tillamook Public Works.
Jonathan D. Messare.
Burn ban issued Monday for all of Tillamook County Hilary Dorsey headlightreporter@countrymedia.net
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he Tillamook County Fire Defense Board, in conjunction with the Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF), entered into a countrywide burn ban on all open debris pile burning on July 15. On August 1, the county will enter a total burn ban of all burning, including burn barrels. Residents are encouraged to plan ahead and complete all burning prior to the ban.
In Tillamook County, for the general public, burning permits are required for residents that live within a City Fire Department District or Rural Fire Protection District. They will need to contact their local fire department for burn permit requirements. In the remainder of Tillamook County, the ODF issues burning permits once fire season has been declared. There is no fee for the burn permit, but an on-site inspection with the land owner is performed
prior to issuing a permit. Information about burning permits and how to obtain a permit for the Tillamook District is available by calling the Oregon ODF at 503-8157056, or you may contact your local fire department. It is also a good reminder that fire can be a hazard at any time of the year if steps are not taken to use it safely. Whenever you use fire, whether for debris burning or for a campfire, use these steps: Never leave your fire
unattended, always have a hose and shovel at the fire to prevent the fire from spreading, and check with your local fire protection agency prior to burning. The ban does not include permitted campfires and campfires in designated sites. Campfires on the beach must be at least 50 feet away from vegetation and any driftwood concentrations. For further information, please contact your local fire district or the ODF.