HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 01 Citizen RecognitionSpringfield Upbeat February 1, 2015
Citizen/Business Recognition: Police
Chet and Carolyn Martin The City of Springfield and the Springfield Police Department would like to recognize Mr. and Mrs. Chet Martin for their benevolent role in helping the police department
establish the CHETT Program “Community Help Easing Troubled Times.”
Chet Martin, is a Springfield area veteran, who contacted the Springfield police regarding the ability to contribute funds to be used by officers to help VETS and the most vulnerable in Springfield meet short-term emergency needs at times of
crisis. Funds from the account are to be used for victims of crime, those displaced by
crime or critical incident (including innocent family members of perpetrators), or people
in the community with little hope or few options. Examples of uses could include, but are not limited to; meals, lodging, transportation, crime scene damage repair, and/or other immediate short term emergency assistance.
Stephanie Noble On 020414, Stephanie Noble, notice a suspicious male and vehicle in her neighborhood in east Springfield. The unidentified male parked in an unusual location on the street
and began changing clothes while standing outside his driver’s door. The subject then
walked around to the back of the car while putting on some type of backpack.
Stephanie took a photograph of the suspect while he was near the car. The suspect then walked west on Kathryn and south on 35th towards the 35th Street Market. While the subject was walking away, Stephanie took a photo of the involved vehicle to include
the license plate. A short time later, the subject was observed running back to his car
and speeding away, almost hitting a bicyclist. The subject left a pair of shoes on the
street next to where his car had been parked. A short time later, police were notified that a robbery had just occurred at the market. Information provided to officers/dispatch (to include vehicle and license plate description) by Stephanie was
broadcast to other officers in town and a patrol Sergeant observed the suspect vehicle
traveling westbound on Main Street at 15th. The suspect was ultimately stopped and
arrested near 14th and Main Street. A handgun and the stolen money was recovered. The suspect was convicted of Robbery and has been sentenced to 5 years in state prison.
Stephanie’s observations and willingness to step up and assist took a dangerous
offender off the streets and out of our community. Hexion (Formerly Momentive)
In early 2014, the City and SPD was approached by local resident and businessman
John Brown, who was concerned about unlawful camps and accumulation of garbage
on both public and private property within the city and UGB, adjacent to the Willamette River and Mill Race. SPD approached management staff at Hexion (Formerly Momentive) in reference to their large facility/property adjacent to the Willamette River
and Mill Race as their property had a large amount of accumulated garbage and very
large camps on both waterfronts. With the arrival of a new site manager, Brad Giddens, and the assistance of site administrator, Kim Hallmark, who was assigned this project,
Hexion agreed to partner with SPD to tackle the issues. Hexion posted their property
and SPD assisted in removing those trespassing. The company made substantial
investments in contracting with a private firm to clean up the remaining camps and garbage. They worked with the McKenzie River Trust for assistance identifying what they could do to clean up the riverbank and Mill Race of invasive species. They also
installed 3 gates in the fence line to allow easy access for company security personnel
to access all their property. They have increased security patrols to stay on top of any
developing issues and stay in frequent contact with the police department patrol divisions. Hexion should be commended for their efforts at improving the environment and being good neighbors in the City of Springfield.
The city will continue to work with Hexion, John Brown and the River Guardian Project
to protect and enhance the waterways which are crown jewels to the city. (Please see following photos which depict some before and after photographs)