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January 7, 2010 Front Paage |
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Local Police Issue Warnings For New Cell Phone/Driving Law
By Debby Schoeningh
The days of holding a cell phone to your ear or fingering out a text message while driving may be coming to an end — at least for those who don’t want to pay a $142 minimum fine.
The new law, which went to effect Jan. 1 prohibits drivers under the age of 18 from using all mobile communication devices, hands-free or not. However, those over 18 can use a cell phone while driving if they are using a hands-free accessory.
Sgt. Kirk McCormick with the Baker City Police Department said he isn’t aware of any citations that have been given locally.
Man Arrested Near Baker City, Hiding Runaways
Shawn Matthew Grady, 19, of Kuna, Idaho was arrested by Oregon State Police (OSP) troopers Saturday during a traffic stop on I-84 east of Baker City when troopers found two missing runaway girls in his pickup. One of the girls was found concealed in a hidden compartment in the pickup.
Grady was pulled over at approximately 10:45 a.m. by OSP Fish & Wildlife Trooper Brad Duncan. The 1995 GMC extended cab pickup Grady was driving displayed Oklahoma license plates. Duncan pulled the vehicle over after seeing a girl not using a safety restraint in the right front seat and Grady was also seen making several lane changes without signaling prior to the stop.
John Day Man Arrested On Drug Charges
A three month investigation into the distribution of methamphetamine in eastern Oregon by the Baker County Narcotics Enforcement Team (BCNET) has lead to the arrest of Rod Rookstool, 48 of John Day.
Rookstool was arrested on the evening of Jan. 4, 2010, at approximately 11:30 p.m. after arriving in Baker City with approximately five ounces of methamphetamine and 1/2 ounce of marijuana, $1,900 in US currency and a pistol, all of which were seized. Also arrested with Rookstool was Christine Dillon, 45, of Bend.
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