EPD Detectives’
Bait Bike Cases Result in Some Notable Stats and Cases
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bike is often someone’s main mode of transportation and not easily replaced. As
a way to deter bike theft in Eugene, EPD patrol officers and detectives
have placed a changing supply of bait bikes at various locations to combat the
problem and arrest those who are responsible. Between July of 2018 and
this week, there have been 31 arrests, 26 of which were in the downtown core.
So
far there are 17 felony convictions, three misdemeanor convictions, and seven
still pending prosecutions. Most of the convictions have resulted in jail time
and a year and a half to two years of probation. Here are some more notable
sentences:
Kevin
James Gonzales, age 37, – 13 months in prison, one year of post-prison
supervisor
Brandon
Lee Jackson, age 37, - 13 months in prison, one year of post-prison
supervisor
Marquel
Djuan Cary, age 21 - 13 months in prison, one year of post-prison
supervisor
Jason
Alan Hoy, age 42 - 13 months in prison, one year of post-prison
supervisor
Joseph
Scott Buttenhoff, age 38, – 60 days jail with 36 months of probation and a
21-month downward departure
Kelvin
Alexander Harris, age 23, - 60 days jail with 36 months of probation and a
36-month downward departure
Austin
Henry Johnson age 39, - 18 months in prison, one year of post-prison
supervisor
Suspects
Charged in 2019:
Trystin
Zaccory Mcclain, age 22
Michael
Daniel Ray Collier, age 22
Nigel
Quinton Bradley, age 25
Samuel
Alexander Haddaway, age 24
Logan
Ammon Michael Linderman, age 23
Male
Juvenile, age 15
Suspects
Charged in 2018
Jeremy
Lee Linville, age 43
Cody
AnthonyBryan, age 23
Male
Juvenile, age 16
Drewan
Norbert Anderso Neel, age 30
Braxton
Lavell Walker-Holmes, age 20
Chapin
Ray Manning, age 32
Emerson
Keen Sims, age 55
Russell
Allen Smith, age 49
Mark
Alan Mitchell, age 56
Karlington
Britton Dalton Sears, age 22
Kevin
James Gonzales, age 37
Brandon
Lee Jackson, age 38
Patrick
Manning Wigginton, age 39
Kelvin
Alexander Harris, age 23
Marquel
Djuan Cary, age 21
Donald
James Thompson, age 26
Travis
Gene Sellers, age 34
Joseph
Scott Buttenhoff, age 39
Schylar
Domonicq Flick, age 25
Jeremy
Allen Black, age 28
Jason
Alan Hoy, age 42
Christopher
Issac Willuweit, age 42
Ashleigh
Nicole Philpot, age 27
Derek
David Davia, age 45
Joshua
Herbert Kaplan, age 23
EPD
Crime Prevention offers these prevention tips:
Proper
locking, bike registration, and theft reporting are key elements in combatting
bike theft.
A great first step to take is documentation. It is
critical to document your serial number, take a photo and register your
bicycle.
Presently, there are more than 7,000 bicycles
registered with the Eugene Police Department and we would like to see all
bicycles in Eugene registered! Though registration does not protect your
bicycle from being stolen, it drastically increases your chances of recovery.
Registration is fast and free for City of Eugene residents living in the
incorporated area of Eugene. You can register your bicycle 24/7 via our website
at: http://www.eugene-or.gov/bikeregistration. If you do not
live in the incorporated area of Eugene, or live in another city, there are
other alternatives mentioned in the link on our website.
Equally important as registration is the use of a
quality U-lock and cable lock. No lock is undefeatable, but U-locks used along
with cable locks, will provide much better protection than a cable lock alone.
Many of the bicycle thefts reported to EPD involve no lock being used, or only
a cable lock. Cable locks can be easily cut and do not provide adequate
protection. The website link above also provides examples of how to properly
lock your bicycle.
VIDEO:
Crime Prevention Program Manager Jeff Blonde – Bike Theft Prevention
If your bike is stolen in Eugene, report it
immediately to EPD. Be sure to provide specific details about your bike,
including critical information such as the serial number. You can file a report
by calling our non-emergency number at 541-682-5111
or online at: http://ceapps.eugene-or.gov/epdcoplogic/.