A Stayton man is facing numerous charges following an alleged crime spree that included the theft of a cash register from a convenience store and an assault on a police officer.
Bradley Lewis Bethell, 27, was arrested April 28 through a coordinated effort of law enforcement following a series of incidents beginning March 17.
On that day he allegedly attempted to steal the car of a Stayton woman and damaged the steering column.
Then on March 25 he allegedly shoplifted more than $100 in merchandise from Safeway and threatened harm against an individual as he left the scene. He was located by police a short time later but escaped after allegedly assaulting an officer.
Bethell was then caught on camera allegedly stealing a cash register from the Circle K on Shaff Road. When police made contact, Bethell again escaped.
On April 19, Bethell allegedly shoved an employee at a laundromat on South First Avenue after the employee asked Bethell to leave. Officers contacted Bethell a few blocks away and he fled on foot.
After these incidents, the Stayton Police Department coordinated with other Marion County agencies and shared Bethell’s information. The suspect was located April 28 hiding in a backyard shed on the 800 block of Sixth Street in Aumsville and taken into custody.
On May 1, charges were filed in Marion County Circuit Court including third-degree robbery, second-degree theft, resisting arrest and second-degree criminal mischief. If convicted, he faces up to five years in prison.
Kidnapping charge for Aumsville man
An Aumsville man is facing a Measure 11 kidnapping charge after allegedly holding a Jeffferson woman against her will.
Steele James Davidson, 29, was arrested March 28 for an incident March 10 during which the victim was allegedly confined and threatened by Davidson at a residence on the 1000 block of Talbot Drive. Prosecutors alleged this was an act of domestic violence.
Davidson is charged with second-degree kidnapping, resisting arrest and two counts of first-degree burglary. If convicted, he faces at least 70 months in prison.
Davidson was released from the Marion County Jail May 26 in lieu of $290,000 bail. He is due back in court June 29 for a status check hearing.
Sentence for DUII injury
A Stayton man was sentenced to 12 days in jail and 18 months of probation after injuring a man in a DUII collision.
Matthew J. Mittig, 24, was sentenced May 15 in Marion County Circuit Court after pleading guilty to fourth-degree assault, DUII and reckless endangering for an incident Jan. 3. Court records said Mittig caused physical injury to another man while driving impaired.
During the 18 months of probation he may not consume alcohol or frequent places where alcohol is served, and must complete a substance treatment program.
His driver’s license was suspended for a year and he was ordered to pay $2,255 in fines.
