Cody Mann

Oregon, Pacific Northwest

Staff Writer at Albany Democrat-Herald

Staff Writer at Corvallis Gazette-Times

Staff writer for Corvallis Gazette-Times & Albany Democrat-Herald. Have Stylebook ~ Will Travel.

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UPDATED: Police standoff with armed suspect near Albany

1 week ago | democratherald.com | Cody Mann

An armed suspect who refused to comply with law enforcement was taken into custody at an Albany-area rest stop off Interstate 5 on Friday, May 2. Oregon State Police responded to the Santiam Rest Area on a report of a man who pointed a firearm in the direction of others, according to Capt. Kyle Kennedy. When troopers arrived on scene, the suspect was not compliant and went into a trailer. Kennedy said troopers were working toward a resolution about an hour into the incident.
Apology not accepted: Family member to fatal Highway 20 hit-and-run driver

2 weeks ago | gazettetimes.com | Cody Mann

An Albany woman apologized in Benton County court to the family of a woman she killed in a hit-and-run on Highway 20 last year. A man spraying for weeds in a field along the highway found the body of 29-year-old Deborah Rosemary Haikkila in April 2024. Some new details came out at the April 23 sentencing.
Trial set for Lebanon child molestation suspect

2 weeks ago | democratherald.com | Cody Mann

A 36-year-old Lebanon man faces allegations of sex crimes against children in two separate Linn County court cases. Daniel Edward Cuckler III is charged with felony first-degree sexual abuse in a case that was filed in June 2024, and misdemeanor third-degree sexual abuse in a case that was filed in March of this year. Both victims are known to Cuckler.
Man suspected of robbing an Albany bar last year charged

2 weeks ago | democratherald.com | Cody Mann

A man suspected of armed robbery at an Albany tavern last year was arraigned in Linn County court earlier this month. Kiondra Anthony Jackson, 22, is charged with felony counts of second-degree robbery and first-degree theft in connection with the July 2024 robbery. Court records indicate Jackson is from Salem. Authorities allege Jackson made off with more than $7,000 after threatening an employee, saying he had a firearm under his sweatshirt.
Man already serving time gets more for sexually abusing sleeping woman

2 weeks ago | democratherald.com | Cody Mann

A 21-year-old Mill City man already serving time for a fatal crash was sentenced in an unrelated case accusing him of sexually abusing a sleeping woman. Jimmie Eugene Beck Jr. pleaded no contest to felony first-degree attempted sexual abuse in Linn County court Tuesday, April 22. He was sentenced to less than two years in prison.
Fraudulent contractor who skipped sentencing gets prison

2 weeks ago | democratherald.com | Cody Mann

A Salem man who pocketed more than $11,000 in a contracting scam was sentenced to 26 months in prison. Scott McNamara, 56, was initially slated for sentencing in January after pleading no contest to felony first-degree aggravated theft. McNamara failed to appear for the hearing, leading to another case being filed against him. Last week, Judge Michael Wynhausen sentenced McNamara for both cases, appearing in court remotely from the Linn County Jail.
Albany resident finds naked burglary suspect in home

2 weeks ago | lebanon-express.com | Cody Mann

A 30-year-old Albany man faces burglary and theft charges after he was allegedly caught naked in a stranger’s house. While in the house, the man allegedly made spaghetti, used the resident’s toothbrush and took a nap. Jason Edwin Kihlstadius was arraigned in Linn County court last week on counts of felony first-degree burglary and misdemeanor third-degree theft. Judge David Delsman set Kihlstadius’ bail at $10,000 and set his next appearance for April 28.
Albany resident finds naked burglary suspect in home

2 weeks ago | democratherald.com | Cody Mann

A 30-year-old Albany man faces burglary and theft charges after he was allegedly caught naked in a stranger’s house. While in the house, the man allegedly made spaghetti, used the resident’s toothbrush and took a nap. Jason Edwin Kihlstadius was arraigned in Linn County court last week on counts of felony first-degree burglary and misdemeanor third-degree theft. Judge David Delsman set Kihlstadius’ bail at $10,000 and set his next appearance for April 28.
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3 weeks ago | democratherald.com | Cody Mann

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OSU international student gets 14-day pause on visa revocation

3 weeks ago | democratherald.com | Cody Mann

The attorneys for an Oregon State University international student whose visa was revoked were able to convince a federal judge in Eugene to put a 14-day pause on the termination of his status. The decision also applies to a Jane Doe enrolled at the University of Oregon. Aaron Ortega Gonzalez, an international OSU Ph.D. student living in Corvallis, is one of 13 international students at OSU who saw their visas revoked earlier this month.