People arrested are innocent unless proven otherwise in court. Initial charges often change as a case progresses.

ALBANY POLICE

Stolen pickup - A white 1991 Ford F150 pickup with license RRL 544 was reported stolen Monday from the 900 block of Fifth Avenue S.E.

Dagger - An officer stopped a man carrying groceries in his hands and a dagger in his back pocket around 4:30 p.m. Monday in the 1300 block of Moraga Avenue S.E. Police knew the man had been convicted of a felony offense in the past and was not allowed to be in possession of any double-edge knives.

The 36-year-old man told police he didn't know all the different types of weapons he could or could not carry. He took police to his grandmother's house where he had another similar knife. After seizing the knives, police cited the man and dropped him off at his girlfriend's home with his groceries.

MIP party - Around 3:20 a.m. today, officers broke up a party involving minors and alcohol at a home in the 2400 block of Sherman Street S.E.

Several teens were cited for being minors in possession of alcohol. Two 18-year-old men were taken to the Linn Benton Juvenile Detention Center since they were on juvenile probation.

Officers also seized marijuana and two bongs, of which no one claimed ownership.

Almost naked - Police got a call just after 11 p.m. Monday about a man who appeared to be naked and riding a bicycle on Front Avenue N.E.

Officers found the man about half an hour later at Bowman Park. He was wearing a homemade G-string and lipstick. The man told police he didn't think it mattered that he was dressed that way since it was night and most people were sleeping.

The man also had pornography with him and police explained to him the laws of public indecency and disorderly conduct.

The man put clothes on and left, telling police they wouldn't hear of him in a situation like that again.

Arrests - Two houses in the 500 block of Bradley Street S.E. had items stolen from them earlier this month. One of the houses was broken into at a window. Some of the stolen items were an iPod, jewelry, knives, camera and VCR.

On Monday, police arrested two people in connection with the thefts. The suspects had been staying at one of the homes. Some of the stolen property was recovered in their room and at a local pawn shop, according to police.

Charles Daniel Coats, 21, was charged with burglary, theft and criminal mischief. Sara Irene Murillo, 21, was charged with theft. Both were taken to the Linn County Jail.

Linn county sheriff

Crash - Deputies responded at 8:22 a.m. Monday to Sand Ridge Drive near Steckley Drive for a single-vehicle crash.

Driver Claralee Weseley, 49, of Lebanon was in a Plymouth Breeze when she went off the road at a curve and crashed into a fence, according to the sheriff's office. She was taken to the Lebanon hospital.

LEBANON POLICE

Shooting - A 27-year-old man in the 1400 block of Franklin Street was transported to the Lebanon hospital Monday afternoon for a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the foot. It was unclear whether the injury was accidental.

Public indecency - A 19-year-old man was arrested Monday afternoon in the 200 block of S. Fifth Street on the charge of public indecency.

Foiled break-in - A resident in the 500 block of E Street told police he caught two males and a female attempting to break into his garage around 10 p.m. Monday. The suspects left on foot. The would-be burglars caused about $100 in damage to the garage door.

SWEET HOME police

Sign vandalized - A new, city welcome sign on Highway 228 was found vandalized Monday afternoon. No other details were available.

MARION COUNTY SHERIFF

Drowning update - The sheriff's office has identified Anthony Hannigan, 33, of Salem as the man who died Sunday while swimming in the Breitenbush River near Detroit.

Over the past few weeks there have been several water-related fatalities in Marion County, and the sheriff's office wants to remind people of these safety tips:

* Waterways often have cold water, swift currents and hidden dangers such as rocks and submerged trees, which can cause the water to have whirlpools, undertows and currents that can overpower the strongest of swimmers.

* Fatigue, cramps and swimmer's abilities are often factors in water fatalities. Never swim alone, always swim in approved areas, and close to shore.

* Life vests save lives and are not just for boating. Life vests should be worn by children whenever they are near waterways. Adults should wear life vests when swimming in lakes and rivers.

phone sought

Missing phone - The family of Christopher Lukesic is asking for help in finding his cell phone, which disappeared when he and his two young sons died in a car crash Aug. 2 on Highway 20 in North Albany.

The family says Lukesic had his phone with him at the time of the crash. The car landed in water but they don't believe the phone did because it was still working after the accident.

The phone has pictures on its memory card that the family would like. They have searched the area near the crash site and so far have been unsuccesful in finding it. The phone is a black and orange slider Samsung.

Anyone who might have picked up the phone or who has information about its whereabout is asked to call the family at 981-9432.