July 8, 2022 10:50 a.m.

A transient was jailed following an alleged disturbance on Thursday night.

A Myrtle Creek Police report said 24-year old Jacob Chaffee had allegedly found a victim’s keys and kept them. They were tracked to a business in the 300 block of North Main Street with an air tag. The victim confronted Chaffee about the keys and the suspect allegedly punched the victim. A disturbance ensured and another subject had their glasses broken. Chaffee fled the scene on foot.

The report said the suspect was located at Millsite Park, where he gave a fake name. Eventually Chaffee admitted his real name and he was found to have a felony warrant.

Chaffee was taken into custody and charged with the warrant and for harassment, second-degree criminal mischief and for providing false information to a police officer. Chaffee was detained without bail.