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.

Articles

Alsea love triangle murder case gets new trial on appeal

1 week ago | gazettetimes.com | Cody Mann

A 35-year-old man sentenced to life in prison in 2020 for murdering his Russian fiancée is on trial again after appealing his conviction. In 2023, William Chase Hargrove was granted an appeal overturning his conviction because of a search warrant issue, based on case law that came out after the case first went to trial, and some evidence being improperly obtained. He had received a life sentence the first time around.
Corvallis schools display military uniforms for Memorial Day

1 week ago | gazettetimes.com | Cody Mann

With Memorial Day approaching, students at Corvallis high schools have been given a window into the history of American military service through special exhibits. Military uniforms representing veterans from the Revolutionary War to present-day service are on display at Corvallis High and Crescent Valley High. Directors of the Benton County Veterans Memorial collaborated with staff members Jon Strowbridge at Crescent Valley and Ross Duerfeldt at Corvallis to bring the displays to the students.
Second Benton County shooting suspect now in custody

2 weeks ago | gazettetimes.com | Cody Mann

A pair of 20-year-old Salem women face several charges, including attempted murder in connection with a weekend shooting in Benton County, after authorities caught up to the second suspect on Thursday, May 22. The Sheriff’s Office said on Saturday, May 17, it was on the lookout for two women involved in a shooting early that morning in the area of Highway 99W and Lakeside Drive. A man who was reportedly shot in a vehicle suffered nonlife-threatening injury.
Benton County shooting suspect caught; second suspect sought

2 weeks ago | gazettetimes.com | Cody Mann

A 20-year-old Salem woman faces several charges, including attempted murder, in connection with a weekend shooting in Benton County. Another suspect involved in the incident remains at large and is sought by authorities. On Wednesday, May 21, Julia Dell Yepez was arraigned on felony counts of attempted second-degree murder, first-degree assault, second-degree kidnapping and unlawful weapon use, as well as misdemeanor menacing and reckless endangering.
Mill City man accused of threats, dangerous in-custody behavior

2 weeks ago | democratherald.com | Cody Mann

Authorities allege a man threatened people with a knife and a bat in separate incidents at a Mill City residence on the Linn County side, then engaged in self-harm after his arrest. Andrew Troy Taylor, 42, is charged with two felony counts of unlawful weapon use, two misdemeanor counts of menacing and a count of attempted assault of a public safety officer, also a misdemeanor.
Albany man gets prison for domestic violence

2 weeks ago | democratherald.com | Cody Mann

A 39-year-old Albany man was sentenced to more than five years behind bars for choking his girlfriend of five years. It was the second time the man was convicted of domestic violence involving the same victim. James Michael Garrett was charged with felony first-degree kidnapping, coercion, fourth-degree assault and two counts of strangulation in February. He pleaded guilty to coercion and strangulation Friday, May 16. The remaining charges were dismissed under a plea deal.
Albany man gets prison for domestic violence

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

A 39-year-old Albany man was sentenced to more than five years behind bars for choking his girlfriend of five years. It was the second time the man was convicted of domestic violence involving the same victim. James Michael Garrett was charged with felony first-degree kidnapping, coercion, fourth-degree assault and two counts of strangulation in February. He pleaded guilty to coercion and strangulation Friday, May 16. The remaining charges were dismissed under a plea deal.
Father sentenced for Sweet Home infant death

3 weeks ago | democratherald.com | Cody Mann

A Linn County judge sentenced a father to prison time for the sleeping death of his infant son in Sweet Home. The man told authorities he drank several beers and a few shots of liquor before falling asleep with his child. Following his arrest, Hayden James Newberg, 28, was indicted on a felony charge of second-degree manslaughter in connection with the boy’s death. Court records show Newberg most recently held a Lebanon address.
Albany man organized Bowman Park robbery

3 weeks ago | democratherald.com | Cody Mann

A 19-year-old Albany man was sentenced to just under three years in prison for his part in a robbery that took place at Bowman Park. Authorities said the man orchestrated the robbery with the help of a woman who lured the victim to the park. Marcos Garcia was charged in Linn County court with felony counts of second-degree robbery, criminal conspiracy and third-degree assault, as well as misdemeanor second-degree counts of criminal mischief and theft.
Bowman Park

3 weeks ago | democratherald.com | Cody Mann

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