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- Subscribe - Contact Us - Rate Card - Place an Ad Archives Revels Classifieds Real Estate Menu Guide Wedding Weather Subscribe Contact Us May 22, 2006 Driver hits 146 MPH before arrest TROUTDALE — Multnomah County sheriff’s Deputy Robbyn Matsushima said she was clocking speeders along Interstate 84 east of Troutdale on Thursday morning when she saw a black sedan headed her way. It was going so fast that Matsushima worried the car might slam into her as she was parked in the median strip between the freeway’s east- and westbound lanes. Matsushima said her laser radar recorded the 1998 BMW 540 at 146 mph, more than twice the posted speed of 65 mph. The car pulled to the side as it approached Troutdale. It was thought to be the fastest speed ever recorded by the county, but it turns out to be not the fastest ever in Oregon. Lt. Gregg Hastings of the Oregon State Police said officers recalled busting a speeder doing 159 mph in 1993. Hastings said he didn’t have many details about the arrest, except the location — the Astoria-Megler Bridge near the mouth of the Columbia River. The 4-mile-long bridge carries U.S. 101 over the river, swooping up on the Oregon side to allow ships to pass beneath, and then leveling out for a straight run to the Washington state side. It was on the level part where the speeder was arrested, Hastings said. The driver arrested Thursday in Multnomah County was Travis Jay Olsen, 31, of Aloha, who was reported to have told the officer he was late for a meeting. Olsen was arrested and charged with reckless driving and speeding, and his car was towed to an impound lot. He was released from jail later that day, and stalked past reporters without responding to questions, The Oregonian reported. Olsen could face tough new penalties. The Legislature last year passed a law that requires a 30- to 90-day license suspension and a fine of $1,103 upon conviction. Judge Judy deals with Oregonians HALSEY, Ore. — Ever wonder why people are willing to parade the messier aspects of their lives before millions of viewers on television’s “Judge Judy” show? Well, yes, it IS about the money. But the case of an Oregon couple shows there are plenty of other considerations — including the chance for a little vindication on national TV. “The show was going to pay me the money that she owed me, plus $300,” John Jones said of a lawsuit against his ex-wife to force her to pay her share of their two children’s medical bills. There is already heavy hinting from the ABC network that Jones will win the case. The program airs Monday. In a transcript summary, Judge Judy Sheindlin blasts Jones’ ex-wife Lori Pope for failing to pay the expenses and for criticizing Jones’ parenting after she moved to Roseburg. “I’m telling you that if you have two young children and you move two hours away from them ... don’t complain about the way they’re being raised, especially on national television in front of 10 million people,” Sheindlin said. Jones seeks $2,216. He has taken care of his two children, Ken, 16, and Jennifer, 13, since a divorce two years ago. The show contacted the parents after researchers who monitor court filings found the case interesting. Litigants agree to abide by the decision. The show pays travel expenses and any judgment awarded. Pope says the bills are Jones’ responsibility despite an agreement to split the cost, with payment in 30 days, if a parent lacks health insurance. Jones, a dump-truck driver, has none. Pope says she never got the bills. Jones says he sent them repeatedly. Pope, a mill worker, said she agreed to the show because “I didn’t have the $2,200. I had time because I was off work after shoulder and knee surgery, so I thought, What the heck? I might as well go on TV and make a fool of myself. And I did.” Jones said he wants to use the show point out what he sees as discrimination against divorced dads. Publicist Gary Rosin said he thinks many appear on the show to drive home a point. “They think, ‘I’m right and you’re wrong, and I want you to be told so in front of 10 million people,’” he said. — Staff reports . DailyTidings.com Home Page Archives | Revels | Classifieds | Real Estate Guide | Weather | Subscribe | Contact Us Copyright 2005 Ashland Daily Tidings and Ottaway Newspapers All Rights Reserved Click Here Advertisement .:Advertisements:. Site Search: RESOURCES - Mail Tribune News - ODOT Road Cams