Baker County public safety log for April 18, 2026

Several arrests made in Baker City for driving violations and outstanding warrants

Apr. 18, 2026 at 2:42pm

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The Baker City Police Department released its public safety log for April 18, 2026, which included several arrests and citations related to driving violations and outstanding warrants. The incidents occurred in various locations around Baker City, Oregon.

Why it matters

This public safety log provides insight into the types of crimes and incidents that law enforcement in Baker County is dealing with, which can help the community understand local public safety concerns and trends.

The details

The log details four separate incidents from April 17-18, 2026. These include the arrest of Jacob Michael Zoller for a probation violation, the citation of Steven Ray Smiley for driving while suspended, the citation of Sheila Elaine Petty on an outstanding warrant for driving under the influence, and the jailing of William Lee Curtis on a probation violation warrant from Clackamas County. There was also a non-injury accident reported on Interstate 84 on April 17.

  • On April 18, 2026 at 3:49 a.m., Jacob Michael Zoller was arrested.
  • On April 18, 2026 at 3:37 a.m., Steven Ray Smiley was cited.
  • On April 17, 2026 at 9:23 p.m., Sheila Elaine Petty was cited.
  • On April 17, 2026 at 2:57 p.m., William Lee Curtis was jailed.
  • On April 17, 2026 at 6:39 a.m., a non-injury accident occurred on Interstate 84.

The players

Jacob Michael Zoller

A 19-year-old resident of Baker City, Oregon who was arrested for a probation violation.

Steven Ray Smiley

A 70-year-old resident of Baker City, Oregon who was cited for driving while suspended.

Sheila Elaine Petty

A 65-year-old resident of Baker City, Oregon who was cited on an outstanding warrant for driving under the influence of intoxicants.

William Lee Curtis

A 62-year-old resident of Portland, Oregon who was jailed on a probation violation warrant from Clackamas County.

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The takeaway

This public safety log highlights the ongoing challenges that law enforcement in Baker County faces, including issues related to impaired and reckless driving, as well as the need to address outstanding warrants and probation violations. The community will likely continue to monitor these types of public safety incidents to understand local crime trends and ensure the safety of residents.