Busy Weekend for McMinnville Police Several Drug Arrests Made
These incidents are noteworthy because children were present in the same location as these drug activities. One of these vehicle stops also involved several baggies of methamphetamine being tossed out of a vehicle in a residential neighborhood. The potential that this could have harmed curious children is significant.
(MCMINNVILLE, Ore) — Over the weekend McMinnville Police made several arrests and drug seizures.
These incidents are noteworthy because children were present in the same location as these drug activities.
One of these vehicle stops also involved several baggies of methamphetamine being tossed out of a vehicle in a residential neighborhood.
The potential that this could have harmed curious children is significant.
Thanks to the help of local residents, police have recovered the drugs and removed the hazard.
This is a good reminder for parents to warn children to be cautious of abandoned drugs (which can look like small baggies of sugar or candy) or drug paraphernalia (needles and other sharp objects).
Hwy 99W near Baker Creek Road:
On 10/04/14 at approx 2:55 p.m. McMinnville Police Units were dispatched to a possible domestic disturbance in a vehicle.
While en-route to the disturbance an officer located the vehicle and conducted a traffic stop on it on North Hwy 99W near Baker Creek Road.
The vehicle was occupied by two adults and a young child.
The passenger in the vehicle, Jeremy Tarozzi, was taken into custody for an outstanding felony warrant for parole violation.
Further investigation by officers located 9 ounces of marijuana and a quantity of methamphetamine in the vehicle.
It was also learned that there was a valid restraining order prohibiting Tarozzi from being within 150 feet of the female driver of the vehicle.
Jeremy Tarozzi DOB 06/21/1983, of Carlton was lodged in the Yamhill County Jail pending arraignment on the following charges:
* Parole Violation (Warrant)
* Unlawful Possession of Marijuana
* Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine
* Restraining Order Violation
* Endangering the Welfare of a Minor
His total Security Release Amount (SRA) was $60,000.00
NW 2nd Street and Fenton:
On 10/05/14 at approx 1015 p.m. a McMinnville Officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle on NW 2nd Street and Fenton after the vehicle was observed making several traffic violations.
The driver of the vehicle was identified as John Billy Donnahoo who was operating the vehicle on a suspended license.
Narcotics Detection K-9 Rubi and her handler Officer Peters responded to the scene to assist.
Half an ounce of methamphetamine, cash, drug records and handgun ammunition were located in the vehicle or in the driver's possession.
The passenger in the vehicle was identified as Shane Hayes who is currently on probation through Yamhill County.
Also located in the vehicle was an electrical stun device, commonly referred to as a taser that belonged to Hayes.
John Billy Donnahoo DOB 01/18/1974, of McMinnville was lodged in the Yamhill County Jail pending arraignment on the following charges:
* Delivery of a Controlled Substance - Methamphetamine (commercial drug offense)
* Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance - Methamphetamine
* Probation Violation
His total SRA was $500,000.00 for the controlled substance charges and no bail on the probation violation.
Shane Michael Hayes DOB 12/11/1970, of McMinnville was lodged in the Yamhill County Jail pending arraignment on the following charges:
* Probation Violation
* Felon in Possession of a Weapon (for the electrical stun device)
His SRA was $5,000.00 for the weapons charge and no bail on the probation violation.
1765 Tamarack Street, Apartment #4:
On 10/06/14 at approx 8:45 p.m. McMinnville Officers served a narcotics search warrant at 1765 Tamarack Street, Apartment #4.
The warrant was served based on information gathered by officers from the vehicle stop in which John Billy Donnahoo and Shane Hayes were arrested.
The female renter of the apartment, Amanda Sauceda (AKA Mckesson) and her 1 year old daughter were the only occupants of the apartment when the search warrant was served.
During a search of the residence, officers located a quantity of methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia and cash.
While police officers were on scene Matthew Burford arrived at the residence and was found to be in possession of methamphetamine.
DHS-Child Protective Services was contacted and responded to the scene and took Sauceda's 1 year old daughter into protective custody.
Amanda Sauceda DOB 03/30/1983, of McMinnville was lodged in the Yamhill County Jail pending arraignment on the following charges:
* Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance - Methamphetamine
* Endangering the Welfare of a Minor
Her SRA was $12,500.
Matthew Buford DOB 02/23/1985, of McMinnville was lodged in the Yamhill County Jail pending arraignment on the following charges:
* Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance - Methamphetamine
His SRA was $7,500.00
Anyone with questions or further information about these arrested individuals or these incidents is asked to call McMinnville Police Department at 503-434-7307.
Source McMinville Police
Photos: McMinville Police
