As presented to the Banks City Council in February by Deputy Ryan Pope with the Washington County Sheriff’s Office. The Banks Post does not write, edit, or alter the contents of the police log.
Good Evening Mayor, City Counsel, and anyone else watching or attending,
This is the Banks Police monthly report for March 2025.
There were four notable calls for March and I apologize for lack of detail due to the sensitive nature and privacy concerns for the involved.
On 3/14/25, a 92-year-old driver on NW Main St, crashed into a parked car near NW Wilkes St. It was determined that alcohol nor intoxicating substance were involved and both vehicles were towed and there were no injuries to report.
On 3/18/25, Police responded to a mental health crisis where an individual was taken into custody for their safety and placed on a hold in an area hospital.
On 3/21/25, Banks was again struck with the tragic loss of one of our high school youth. The individual died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The school was informed immediately afterward and there were counselors available for students that were affected by the loss of a classmate. The community mourns the loss of another of our local children.
On 3/30/25, in the late hours a golf cart was stolen from the golf course on their last days in operation before closing for good. Suspects cut a hole in the fence on Banks Rd and drove the golf cart out and away via Banks Rd. It is a maroon Yamaha golf cart if one is seen in the area.
This concludes the month of March Police Report and stats are below for your enjoyment.
Chas Hundley is the editor of the Banks Post and sister news publications the Gales Creek Journal and the Salmonberry Magazine. He grew up in Gales Creek and has a cat.
