Newport Police News Releases

2008-09-05T12:19:00.001-07:00

Newport Police Department

169 SW Coast Highway

Newport, Oregon 97365

NPD MEDIA RELEASE 09/05/2008 at 10:30 a.m.

Incident: Pedestrian Enforcement Operation

Details: On Friday, September 12, 2008, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., the Newport Police Department will conduct its final “Targeted Pedestrian Enforcement” operation for 2008. The operation will take place in the school zone crosswalk at NE 12th Street and NE Douglas Street. The four-hour operation will focus on drivers that fail to yield to pedestrians in the crosswalk.

Citations will be issued in an effort to raise public awareness and education of pedestrian right-of-way laws. Citations will be issued for all other violations as well. Informational flyers with be distributed to drivers that are stopped.

At intersections not controlled by electronic traffic control devices, Oregon law requires a driver to stop and remain stopped if a pedestrian is walking in the driver’s lane of traffic or in the adjacent lane. If a pedestrian is crossing in a crosswalk at a traffic light, the driver must stop if the pedestrian is within the driver’s lane, or six feet in the adjacent lane.

For further information regarding the Targeted Pedestrian Enforcement operation, contact Sergeant Todd Sarazin or Community Service Officer Dustin Kittel, Newport Police Department, at 574-3348

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Information Released By: Sergeant Todd R. Sarazin, 541-574-3348

National Night Out Press Release

2008-07-21T10:37:00.001-07:00

Kathleen Palmer

Executive Assistant to the Chief

Newport Police Department

169 SW Coast Highway

Newport OR 97365

541-574-0631

One Team~~One Future

2008-06-30T14:34:00.003-07:00

NPD MEDIA RELEASE 06/30/08 1:30 p.m.

Incident: Fourth of July Safety

The Fourth of July is right around the corner…and that means the smells of hamburgers and hot dogs on the grill, fun in the park, and the crackling sound of fireworks. Before you and your family celebrate this year, make sure everyone knows about firework safety.

KidsHealth.org, a website owned by Nemours, the national pediatric health system, offers the following tips.Do not let children play with fireworks. Firecrackers, rockets, and sparklers are very dangerous. If your teens want to use sparklers, make sure they keep them outside and away from their faces, clothing, and hair. ONLY PERSONS OVER AGE 12 SHOULD BE ALLOWED TO HANDLE SPARKLERS OF ANY TYPE.

Buy only legal fireworks and store them in a cool, dry place. Legal fireworks should not fly more than 12 feet in the air, move more than 12 feet laterally, or explode. If your fireworks don’t list the manufacturer’s name or have an instruction label, they’re probably illegal.

Illegal fireworks usually go by the names M-80, M100, blockbuster, or quarter-pounder. Illegal fireworks are also anything that explodes or shoots more than 12 feet into the air. USE FIREWORKS ONLY AS INTENDED. DON’T TRY TO ALTER THEM OR COMBINE THEM.Never try to make your own fireworks.

Buy ready-made fireworks rather than making your own, even from a kit. Steer clear of others. Fireworks have been known to backfire or shoot off in the wrong direction. Avoid carrying fireworks in your pocket, as the friction could set them off. Keep a bucket of water and a hose nearby. Soak all fireworks in a bucket of water before throwing them away, and keep a hose nearby in case dry leaves or other materials catch fire. Light one firework at a time and never re-light a dud. If a firework doesn’t appear to work, do not go over to it or attempt to re-light it. Stand back and wait, then douse it with water.Newport Fire and Police Departments invite you to celebrate our nation’s heritage on the Forth of July-- BUT CELEBRATE SAFELY!

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Information Released By:
Fire Chief Rick Crook,
541-265-9461

Police Chief Mark J. Miranda,
541-574-3348

2008-06-23T08:13:00.001-07:00

NPD MEDIA RELEASE June 22, 2008 at 3:30 a.m.

Incident: Traffic Crash / DUII Arrest Case: 08N-02282

Location: 200 block of NE 1^st Street

Date/Time: 06/20/08 at 10:40 p.m.

Suspect: Ryan Kowalski, age 17 of Seal Rock, Oregon

Details: On 06/20/08 at about 10:40 p.m., Newport Police Officers were dispatched to a reported traffic crash in the 200 block of NE 1^st Street. When officers arrived they found a gold colored Honda, with extensive rear end damage, pushed up onto the sidewalk, and a green Cadillac, with extensive front end damage, disabled in the street. The driver of the Cadillac was identified as Ryan Kowalski of Seal Rock. It was learned that the gold Honda had been unoccupied and legally parked about 40 feet from where it came to rest after being hit.

Kowalski was suffering from injuries sustained in the accident. He was transported to Samaritan Pacific Communities Hospital in Newport by Pac West Ambulance. At the conclusion of the investigation, Kowalski was cited and released to his parents for DUII, Reckless Driving, and MIP.

Both vehicles had to be towed from the scene, as neither was operable. Newport Police were assisted in the investigation by the Newport Fire Department and Pac West Ambulance personnel.

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Information Released By: Sgt Tom Simpson, (541) 574-3348

2008-06-20T07:43:00.001-07:00

NPD MEDIA RELEASE 06/20/08 at 5:00 a.m.

Incident: Vehicle Pursuit Case: 08N-02262

Location: Newport to Hayes Creek Rd north of Hwy 20

Date/Time: 06/19/08 at 11:50 p.m.

Suspect: Winslow, Carl Edward, age 39 of Siletz, Oregon

Love, Serena Marteece, age 36 of Springfield,

Oregon

Details: On June 19^th at about 11:50 p.m., a Newport Police officer attempted to stop a 1996 Dodge Quad Cab pickup after observing it commit several traffic violations. The vehicle fled from the officer at a high rate of speed east bound on Hwy 20 toward Toledo. Newport officers were joined by Lincoln County deputies and troopers from the Oregon State Police. While pursing the vehicle, the occupants began throwing furniture and other items from the vehicle. The vehicle briefly left Hwy 20, turning north bound on Western Loop road. Another Newport officer attempted to get into position to deploy spike strips, at which time the suspect tried to intentionally ram the officer in his patrol car. The officer drove off the roadway and was able to avoid being struck. The pursuit continued onto Hwy 229 and then again onto Hwy 20, with the occupants continuing to throw items out of the vehicle into the path of the pursing police vehicles and other on-coming traffic. Toledo Police joined the pursuit and continued to assist as the pursuit proceeded at varying speeds on Hwy 20. The vehicle left Hwy 20 and continued north bound on Hayes Creek Road until the vehicle came to an abrupt stop at the dead end of an old logging road. Both occupants fled the vehicle on foot. Benton County deputies, including a K9 unit, responded to the remote location to help with the search. At about 1:00 a.m., the first suspect, Serena Love, was located in the brush by the Benton County deputy and his K9 partner. She was taken into custody on a felony, no-bail Lane County warrant that charged her with Parole Violation. At about 2:50 a.m. the vehicle’s driver, Carl Winslow, was located by the K9 unit and taken into custody, initially on a felony warrant from Lane County that charged him with Probation Violation.

Both suspects were lodged at the Lincoln County Jail without further incident. Winslow was charged with additional crimes of Attempt to Elude a Police Officer, Reckless Driving, Recklessly Endangering, Attempted Assault I and Offensive Littering, with a total bail set at $142,500. Photos of Winslow and Love are attached.

Any person with additional information regarding this incident is requested to contact Officer Barry Macy of the Newport Police Department.

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Information Released By: Sgt Tom Simpson, (541) 574-3348

2008-06-17T10:20:00.001-07:00

NPD MEDIA RELEASE 06-17-08 at 10:00 a.m.

Updated Media Release

Newport Police Issue 12 citations in Compliance Check Operation

In an effort to reduce underage drinking in the City of Newport, the Newport Police Department conducted compliance checks on Thursday, June 12, 2008. The checks resulted in a number of citations issued to clerks that sold alcohol to minor decoys.

This operation was conducted with the assistance of the Oregon Liquor Control Commission and volunteer minor “decoys.” A media release was published prior to the checks, announcing that Compliance Checks were going to be conducted sometime during last week. Even with the notification several businesses sold alcohol to the minor decoys. The Newport Police Department continues to practice a “Zero Tolerance” policy in regards to underage drinking and those who provide or sale alcohol to persons under 21 years of age.

Of the 29 businesses that were contacted, 12 of them sold alcohol to minors. They included: Bay Market, Bayscapes Gallery & Coffee House, Beven’s Market & Deli, Bier One, LaMaison, Local Ocean Seafoods, Nye Beach Gallery, Oceana Natural Food, Safeway, TR Mini Mart, The Lighthouse Loft, and The Main Sail. Of the 12 businesses that sold alcohol to the minor decoys, nine clerks did ask and looked at the decoy’s valid Oregon ID card before selling the alcohol to the minor. Three clerks did not ask to see ID before selling the decoys alcohol.

The Newport Police Department would like to stress the importance that vendors check ID, verify the age of the ID holder, and, if in doubt, don’t sell the alcohol. The Police Department would like to thank those vendors that did check i.d. and refused to sell alcohol to the minor decoys.

EUDL Coordinator Liz Mulder said, “It is always disappointing when a business sells alcohol to minors, especially under these circumstances. In order to effect a real change in our community we must educate everyone on the dangers of underage drinking.”

Anyone interested in becoming a volunteer or finding out what can be done to help reduce underage drinking is encouraged to contact the Newport Police Department or Liz Mulder, EUDL Coordinator, at 574-0649.

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Information Released By: Sgt. Todd R. Sarazin, 541-574-3348

2008-06-16T07:19:00.001-07:00

NPD MEDIA RELEASE 06/13/2008 12:00 p.m.

Incident: Burglary / Assault Arrest Case: 08N-02143

Location: South Beach State Park

Date/Time: 06-13-08 / 5:20 AM

Suspect: William Vincent Hahn, 18 years of age, Newport Resident

Details: On 06-13-08 at about 5:20 a.m., Newport Officers responded to a reported assault that occurred at South Beach State Park inside a park yurt. Upon arrival, Officers found several subjects had surrounded the suspect, later identified as William Hahn, who had blood on himself and his clothing. Hahn was detained while Officers investigated the incident.

The investigation showed that Hahn went to the park to look for the victim, his ex-girlfriend. Hahn forced entry into a State Park yurt, where he found the victim. Hahn attacked the victim by assaulting and strangling her. The victim attempted to escape; however Hahn grabbed her and dragged her to his vehicle and attempted to force her into his vehicle. With the assistance of a friend, the victim was able to run away from Hahn. The victim ran to a nearby campsite, where she waited for Police arrival.

Hahn was taken into custody and lodged at the Lincoln County Jail on charges of Burglary I, Assault II, Kidnapping I, Strangulation, Menacing, Criminal Mischief II, Reckless Endangering, and Disorderly Conduct with a bail of $282,500.00.

The victim was transported by ambulance to Good Samaritan Hospital in Newport, where she was treated for injuries sustained in the assault.

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Information Released By: Sgt. Jason Malloy, 541-574-3348

2008-06-12T12:40:00.000-07:00

NPD MEDIA RELEASE 01/26/2004 1:56 p.m.

Incident: Tip-A-Cop

Location: Bayfront Pizza, Newport Oregon

Date/Time: 06/07/2008 at 11:00 a.m.

Details: The Newport Police Department, working with Bayfront Pizza and Oregon Special Olympics, conducted a Tip-A-Cop fund raiser on Saturday, June 7^th. The money raised will go to support Lincoln County Special Olympic Athletes competing in state and regional events. Seven members of the Department worked with two athletes and the staff at Bayfront Pizza and raised more than $370.00.

The next Tip-A-Cop event will be held 21 June at Abbeys Pizza in Newport between the hours of 3:00 p.m. and 7:00p.m. These events are a lead up to the Law Enforcement Torch Run that will be held the week of 23-27 June. The Torch Run is sponsored by local Law Enforcement who will run with Special Olympic Athletes from Depot Bay to Florence in preparation for the State held Olympic Games in Portland on 28 June.

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Information Released By Detective Ken Real

2008-06-10T07:13:00.001-07:00

NPD MEDIA RELEASE 6/08/2008 at 6:50 p.m.

Incident: Pedestrian Safety Enforcement Operation (PSE)

Details: The Newport Police Department successfully completed a Pedestrian Safety Enforcement Operation on East Olive Street in Newport on May 27, 2008. The local enforcement effort was funded by the traffic safety grant from The Bicycle Transportation Alliance and Willamette Pedestrian Coalition. The purpose of the operation was to raise driver and public awareness regarding pedestrian safety. The operation involved the use of a decoy pedestrian crossing in the marked crosswalk at NE Eads Street. Traffic cones were positioned on the highway indicating where the operation began for motorist traveling both directions through the operation. The operation lasted 2.5 hours.

15 traffic citations and written warnings were issued by officers, during the operation. One motorist was issued a citation for Passing in a No Pass Zone, and one was issued a written warning for Speeding. Nine motorists were issued citations for failing to stop and remain stopped for a pedestrian in a crosswalk, four motorists were issued written warnings. The majority of motorists who traveled through the operation correctly stopped for the pedestrian in the crosswalk.

The Newport Police Department would like to thank the businesses in the area of the operation that gave their support and assistance with the operation. The next operation will be held in July; a media release will precede the operation.

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Information Released By: Sergeant Todd R. Sarazin, 541.574.3348

2008-06-09T08:14:00.001-07:00

NPD UPDATED MEDIA RELEASE 06/08/08 at 2:00 p.m.

Newport Police to Conduct Compliance Checks

The Newport Police Department was scheduled to conduct Compliance Checks on Saturday, May 10, 2008. Because of staffing shortage, the Compliance Checks were cancelled.

In an effort to reduce the use and sales of alcohol to minors, Compliance Checks will be conducted during the second week of June 2008. Compliance Checks will be conducted of at least 90% of all off-premise alcohol sales retailers in Newport. Funding for the Compliance Checks is supported by funds from the Rural Communities Initiative Grant for the Enforcement of Underage Drinking Laws (EUDL). Compliance Checks will be conducted by the Newport Police Department with assistance from the Oregon Liquor Control Commission.

For volunteer opportunities or for more information, please contact Liz Mulder, EUDL Coordinator, at 574-0649 or L.Mulder@newportpolice.net

Information Released By: Sgt. Todd R. Sarazin, 541-574-3348

2008-06-09T08:00:00.000-07:00

NPD MEDIA RELEASE 06/07/08 4:00 p.m.

Incident: Theft Case: 08N-02007

Location: SE Moore Dr / SE Bay Blvd

Date/Time: 06-04-2008 / 11:23 p.m.

Arrested: Sarah E. Parks, 21 years of age, Idaho Resident

Devon J. Parks, 25 years of age, Idaho Resident

Details: On 06-04-08 at about 11:23 p.m., Newport Police Officer Jerry Howe conducted a traffic stop with a vehicle operated by Sarah Parks for a traffic violation. While investigating the violation, Officer Howe noticed that the bed of the truck contained several items including several sets of tires and wheels and a gas can with a siphoning hose in the can. Other Newport Officers responded to assist and located a citizen who reported items missing from his truck. Another citizen reported gas recently siphoned from her vehicle. Officers located the missing items in the Parks’ vehicle. During the investigation, Devon Parks fled the scene on foot. At about 6:47 a.m., Devon Parks was located near a local motel. Again he fled on foot. He was taken into custody after a short foot pursuit.

Sarah Parks was taken into custody on scene and lodged in the Lincoln County Jail.

Devon Parks was lodged in the Lincoln County Jail on charges of Unlawful Entry into a Motor Vehicle, Theft 3, Conspiracy to Commit a Crime, Attempt to Elude, and Attempted Escape. His bail was listed at $75,000.00.

Sarah Parks was lodged in the Lincoln County Jail on charges of Unlawful Entry into a Motor Vehicle, Theft 3, and Conspiracy to Commit a Crime. Her bail was listed at $20,000.00

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Information Released By: Sgt. Jason Malloy, 541-574-3348

2008-06-03T22:03:00.000-07:00

MEDIA RELEASE 06/03/08

Incident: Detonated Explosive Device Case: 08N-01954

Criminal Mischief 1^st degree

Location: 413 NW Hubert St.

Date/Time: 05/30/08 to 05/31/08 from 1:00 to1:15 p.m.

Victim: Ken Smith, Newport Resident

Details: Newport Police are investigating Criminal Mischief to a mailbox. Newport Officers were dispatched to 413 NW Hurbert Street. This was on a report of damage to a mailbox. The investigation revealed that an unknown person used a small device, similar to an “M-80”, and placed it in the mailbox. The device is known as a “Seal Bomb” which is used to scare away seals. The mailbox was a total loss due to the explosion. No one was injured in the incident. Anyone having information or who might have witnessed the incident is asked to contact Officer Rick Auborn at (541) 265-4840.

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Information Released By: Sgt. Todd R. Sarazin – 541-574-3348

2008-06-02T07:26:00.002-07:00

Incident: Suspicious Fire Case: 08N-01947

Location: 600 block of SW Hurbert Street

Date/Time: 05-31-08 12:21 a.m.

Details: On 05/31/08 at 12:21 a.m., the Newport Fire Department and Newport Police Department were dispatched to a structure fire in a vacant apartment in the 600 block of SW Hurbert Street in Newport. A nearby Lincoln County Deputy Sheriff and a Newport Police officer arrived on scene first. The Deputy was able to extinguish most of the fire in the living room area of the apartment with a fire extinguisher. One of the neighbors discovered a small fire in the rear of the apartment and extinguished it by himself. Officers evacuated all the neighboring apartments, which forced about 12 persons out onto the street for about an hour.

Officers and fire personnel identified three locations inside the apartment where small fires had been started. Additional evidence indicated that the apartment had been forcefully entered. The interior of the apartment suffered fire and smoke damage. None of the other apartments suffered any known damage.

The fire is being investigated by the Newport Police and Fire departments. Any persons with information regarding this incident are requested to contact Detective Sergeant Tony Garbarino of the Newport Police at (541) 574-3348.

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Information Released By: Sgt Tom Simpson, (541) 574-3348

2008-05-27T08:18:00.000-07:00

Noble

Professional

Dedicated

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FOR MORE INFORMATION:

05/23/08 Detective Ken Real @ 265-4851

Allison Ellermeier, Director

of Law Enforcement Torch Run

503.248.0600 ext. 13

Newport Police Department Serve Up Dollars for Special Olympics

Law Enforcement Officers Work for Tips at Bay Front Pizza,

to Fund Special Olympics Programs

Newport Oregon – Newport Police Department is teaming up with Bayfront Pizza in Newport to raise money for Lincoln County Special Olympics Oregon. On 06/07/08, Law Enforcement agents will become “celebrity servers,” and assist in serving, bussing, greeting and talking to diners about Special Olympics. The Newport Police Department is a participant of the Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) program, which is a year round effort to raise funds for and promote awareness of Special Olympics Oregon. Athletes from Lincoln County will join the LETR fundraisers at Bayfront Pizza to raise money for both the local and state program of Special Olympics Oregon. The “tips” the officers receive will go directly to Special Olympics Oregon, providing training and competition opportunities to athletes with intellectual disabilities.

This is a great opportunity for the community and law enforcement to help support our local Special Olympic Athletes.

Detective Ken Real

All monies raised through the LETR program assist Special Olympics Oregon athletes compete in regional and state competitions, at no charge to the athlete. The public is encouraged to come down and support the cause, while enjoying a great lunch, and great service. The Bayfront pizza is located at 836 SW Bay blvd, Newport Oregon 541-265-6622.

Founded in 1972, Special Olympics Oregon is a year-round program offering 15 different Olympic-style sports to athletes with intellectual disabilities. Throughout the state of Oregon, over 5,000 athletes participate in Special Olympics. Through Special Olympics, people with intellectual disabilities can enjoy the opportunity to be treated as people, not just as disabled. In sport, athletes gain self-confidence, social competency and other enhanced skills, both physical and social. Visit www.soor.org for more information on Special Olympics Oregon.

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NPD MEDIA RELEASE 05/24/08

Incident: DUII / Traffic Crash Case: 08N-01843

Location: Hwy 101/NW 15^th Streets

Date/Time: 05/23/08 at 9:26 p.m.

Suspect: Brandt, Robert “Bobby” Joseph, age 27 of Toledo, Oregon

Details: On 05/23/08 at 9:26 p.m., Newport Police officers were dispatched to Hwy 101 and NW 15^th Streets on a report of a motor vehicle accident. Officers arrived to find two vehicles involved, one of which had rolled and was seriously damaged. Utility poles along the west side of the highway had been sheered off by one of the vehicles, and power lines were down across Hwy 101, as well as NW 15^th and 16^th Streets. Electricity was cut to residential and commercial customers to the north of the scene as far as Hwy 101 and NE 32^nd St. Witnesses at the scene all identified the operator of a maroon colored Dodge Durango SUV as the person who caused the accident. Witnesses told officers that the vehicle had been southbound on Hwy 101 at speeds estimated at 65-70 mph while passing cars on the right. It suddenly veered off the road just south of NW 16^th St., struck utility poles, fire hydrants, signs and other objects, flipped onto its top and spun in circles while crossing the width of the highway, where it struck another car and finally came to a stop after striking the curb in front of the Gold Chevrolet dealership and flipping back onto its wheels. Arcing power lines fell on the ground and onto passing vehicles, initially causing additional panic at the scene.

The driver of the Dodge Durango was identified as Robert Brandt of Toledo. He was displaying signs of intoxication at the scene and open containers of alcoholic beverages were found in his vehicle. He submitted to and failed sobriety tests and was initially arrested for DUII at the scene and lodged at the LCJ. Additional charges of Reckless Driving, and tharee counts of Criminal Mischief I were added to his charges at the completion of the investigation, with his bail set at $107,500. Additional charges of assault and related crimes are expected to be added after the extent of injuries to the other victims can be determined.

A large crowd of on lookers gathered at the scene, but most quickly dispersed when asked to do so because of the danger of all the downed power lines in the immediate area.

Two persons were treated at the scene by Newport Fire Department and Pacific West Ambulance personnel and were transported to SPCH for further treatment.

Personnel from the Central Lincoln PUD, Charter Communications, and ODOT all responded to the scene to assist. Traffic was diverted off of Hwy 101 for more than seven hours while the tangle of lines and damaged poles along Hwy 101 and NW 15^th Street were cleared and repaired. All power was restored in the area by Central Lincoln PUD by 3:30 a.m.

Newport Police were assisted at by the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office, Oregon State Police, and personnel from TCB Security Company.

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Information Released By: Sgt Tom Simpson, (541) 574-3348

NPD MEDIA RELEASE 05/24/08

Incident: Crash / DUII Case: 08N-01849

Location: South Beach State Park

Date/Time: 05/24/08 at 1:45 a.m.

Suspect: Jeromi Howard Noel, age 28 of Spokane WA

Details: On 05/24/08 at about 1:45 a.m., Newport Police were dispatched to the South Beach State on a report of a traffic crash. Upon arrival, officers found that a vehicle had left the roadway inside the camping area and struck a tree. The vehicle was badly damaged and the tree had been partially uprooted. Witnesses had contacted the driver and seized the keys for the vehicle from him before the police arrived.

The driver of the vehicle was identified as Jeromi Howard Noel of Spokane WA. He was displaying signs of intoxication and was arrested for DUII at the scene. Noel was transported to the LCJ, where he submitted to a breath test with the results of .16% BAC. Noel was booked at the jail on a single charge of DUII, with his bail set at $7500.

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Information Released By: Sgt Tom Simpson, (541) 574-3348

2008-05-23T07:06:00.001-07:00

NPD MEDIA RELEASE 05/22/2008

Topic: Parking Reminders

Parking in Newport is often hard to find, and with the summer months approaching, it may be even more difficult. The following are a few reminders to help make the most of the space that’s available.

Yellow Curbs indicate no parking. One area where this has been a problem is around Sam Case School, after school has let out and sometimes when school is beginning. Yellow curbs prevent vehicles from parking, stopping or standing in areas that obstruct visibility, such as corners and crosswalks. This is always an important safety issue, but around an elementary school where small kids are eagerly running around and darting across the street to waiting parents, this becomes even more critical.

Red Curbs are designated fire lanes where parking is also not allowed. The entire curb in front of the Newport Recreation Center is a designated fire lane. This is frequently misused to pick up and drop off those visiting the Recreation Center. A common misunderstanding is that just stopping to let someone out is not parking. Red curbs, yellow curbs and all other areas where parking is prohibited do not permit stopping, standing, dropping off or picking up, unless required to do so to comply with other traffic laws. This is especially important in the area in front of the Recreation Center. This street is already very narrow. A vehicle stopped in the fire lane restricts traffic down to just one lane. Additionally this street is an exit for police vehicles, which may be responding to emergencies.

Green curbs indicate appropriate places for “active” loading and unloading. The key word here being “active.” Stopping to let someone in or out would be active. Stopping because someone should be coming out anytime now would not. Leaving a vehicle stopped in a green zone and then arranging a room where you just took the items you unloaded is not permitted. These areas are usually located next to a business to allow easy access to persons actually loading and unloading either persons or items. When people use them as short term waiting areas, they are no longer available to those who need to use them for what they’re intended.

The city may restrict parking in other areas as well, such as the Senior Center Only parking located across from the entrance to the Recreation Center. Persons parking in the area, but visiting the Recreation Center, would be in violation and may be cited. There are a couple reasons for this, first is to allow those using the senior center to have parking in close proximity as many of the Senior Center patrons may be elderly and less mobile than other persons. In addition to this, as mentioned earlier, this street is very narrow and used by police cars responding to emergencies. Persons parking in the senior center space and going to the Recreation Center creates a lot of back and forth pedestrian traffic. Someone stepping out from beside a car can suddenly be standing in a lane of traffic with no warning and with so many of the Recreation Center patrons being young kids, this adds to the hazards.

It has been asked if the Senior Center parking is restricted all the time or is it o.k. to park there in the evenings when it’s closed. Restricted parking is always restricted, unless otherwise indicated. Signs may say, “No Parking Monday-Saturday 8am-5pm.” This clearly indicates when it’s o.k. to park and when it is not. In the case of the Senior Center, there are many activities and groups that meet at this location at all hours and days of the week, not simply from 9-5.

Backing into angled parking spaces, parking cars marked for sale on public streets, storing boats and trailers on public streets or city right of way, and parking facing traffic are all prohibited. While it seems like a long list of “don’ts”, all of these things are either for safety reasons or to use available parking spaces as efficiently as possible. With the limited number of parking spaces in Newport, we must all share, and, by following the rules, everyone who wishes to may have an opportunity to use our shops, services and other businesses.

Information Released By: Dustin Kittel-Community Service Officer

2008-05-22T07:29:00.000-07:00

NPD MEDIA RELEASE 5/21/08 at 6:45 p.m.

Incident: Pedestrian Enforcement Operation

Details: On Tuesday, May 27, 2008 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., the Newport Police Department will be conducting a “Targeted Pedestrian Enforcement” operation in the crosswalk at East Olive Street and NE Eads Street. The five-hour operation focuses on drivers failing to yield to pedestrians in the crosswalk.

Citations will be issued for pedestrian violations in this operation. Citations are given in an effort to raise public awareness and education of pedestrian right of way laws. Citations will also be issued for all other violations.

In intersections not controlled by electronic traffic control devices, Oregon law requires that a driver must stop and remain stopped if a pedestrian is walking in your lane of traffic or the adjacent lane. If a pedestrian is crossing in a crosswalk at a traffic light, then you must stop if the pedestrian is within your lane or six feet in the adjacent lane.

For further information regarding the targeted pedestrian enforcement operation, contact Sergeant Todd Sarazin or Community Service Officer Dustin Kittel, Newport Police Department, at 574-3348

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Information Released By: Sergeant Todd R. Sarazin, 541.574.3348

NPD MEDIA RELEASE 05/21/08 at 6:30 p.m.

Incident: Assault II / Menacing Case: 08N-01782

Location: Agate Beach State Park

Date/Time: 05/20/08 at 2:44 p.m.

Victim: Edgar Herrera Mata, age 23 of Newport

Suspect: Raymundo Rodriguez Rosete, age 27 of Newport

Details: On 05/20/08 at about 2:44 p.m., Newport Police officers were dispatched to the Agate Beach State Park on a report of a fight in progress. Upon arrival, officers located two subjects, one of which was suffering from a possible broken forearm. The fight was witnessed by several persons, who stated that Raymundo Rodriguez Rosete and Edgar Herrera Mata, both of Newport, had been physically fighting with each other. During the fight, Rodrigquez Rosete obtained a tire iron and struck Herrera Mata at least once in the arms while he tried to fend off the attack.

Rodriguez Rosete was taken into custody and lodged at the Lincoln County Jail on charges of Assault II and Menacing, with the bail set at $57,500.

Herrera Mata was treated at the scene by medical personnel from Pacific West Ambulance. He refused to be transported to the hospital.

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Information Released By: Sgt Tom Simpson, (541) 574-3348

NPD MEDIA RELEASE 05/21/08 at 6:30 p.m.

Incident: Escape / Warrant Service Case: 08N-01775

Location: Nye Beach Turn-a-Round

Date/Time: 05/20/08 at 11:24 a.m.

Suspect: Mark A. Simmons, 21 years old from Siletz

Details: On 05/20/08, a Toledo PD Detective was in the Nye Beach area when he observed Mark Simmons of Siletz, whom he knew had a warrant for his arrest. The detective contacted Simmons, identified himself as a police officer and told Simmons he was under arrest. Simmons ran from the Toledo PD detective, who called for assistance. Newport Police officers and a Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office Detective responded to the area to assist. Simmons was found hiding in the brush in the area of NW 12^th and Spring Streets about 30 minutes after he initially escaped from the Toledo Detective.

Simmons was lodged at the Lincoln County Jail on the warrant, which charged Fail to Appear and a new charge of Escape III, with the bail set at $15,000.

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Information Released By: Sgt Tom Simpson, (541) 574-3348

2008-05-20T09:58:00.000-07:00

NPD MEDIA RELEASE 05/20/08 9:00 a.m.

Incident: Suspicious Object Case: 08N-01755

Location: 811 N Coast Highway

Date/Time: May 19, 2008 at 1:30 p.m.

Victim: US Armed Forces Recruitment Center

Suspect: Unknown

Details: On Monday, May 19, 2008 at about 1:36 p.m., the LinCom 9-1-1 dispatch center received a call of a suspicious package in front of the Armed Forces recruiting offices at 811 N Coast Highway. Newport police officers and Lincoln County Sheriff’s deputies responded to the scene. Their assessment was that the object was out of place and suspicious. It was described as a black box, approximately ten inches tall and four inches square. It had German writing on the side.

The recruiting office had been closed for the day. For safety, Doerfler Insurance, next door, was evacuated as was the Exxon gas station to the north. Three lanes of North Coast Highway were closed closest to the site. Traffic was allowed to continue on the east side of the road with one lane north bound and one lane south bound. NW Eighth Street was closed.

The Oregon State Police Bomb Squad was contacted and they responded from Salem. Upon arrival, they safely inspected the box and determined that it did not contain any hazardous material and was being considered a hoax. A Special Agent from the Federal Bureau of Investigation also responded. There have been four previous similar incidents in Oregon during 2007.

The North Coast Highway was fully opened at 5:11 pm. The FBI is handling this investigation and anyone with information is asked to call the FBI Salem office at 503-362-6601. There is a combined $20,000 reward being offered by the FBI and the Defense Criminal Investigative Service. Additional information can be found at www.fbi.gov/wanted/seekinfo/oregon.htm.

The Newport Police Department was assisted by the Newport Fire Department, Newport Public Works, Newport Police Volunteers, Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office, Oregon Department of Transportation, Oregon State Police, and the FBI..

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Information Released By: Chief Mark J. Miranda, 541-574-3348

2008-05-19T07:04:00.001-07:00

NPD MEDIA RELEASE 05/16/08 3:00 p.m.

Incident: Traffic Crash Case: 08N-01683

Location: Yaquina Bay Bridge

Date/Time: 05-16-08 @ 7:53 am

Drivers: Dean Fleck, South Beach, Resident

Oswaldo Quezada Perez, Seal Rock Resident

Charles Church Jr., Waldport Resident

Details: On 05/16/08 at about 7:53 a.m., the Newport Police, Newport Fire Department, and Pacific West Ambulance responded to the Yaquina Bay Bridge on a reported four-vehicle traffic crash. Upon arrival, Officers found three vehicles were involved in the crash. The investigation showed that traffic had stopped for an unknown reason. While traffic was stopped, a 1995 Toyota 4-Runner, driven by Dean Fleck, crashed into the rear of a 1999 Ford F150 truck, driven by Oswaldo Quezada Perez. Mr. Perez then crashed into a 1998 Chevy Astrovan, driven by Charles Church Jr. Mr. Church then crashed into a fourth vehicle, which had left the scene prior to officer’s arrival. Mr. Perez and Mr. Church were transported to Good Samaritan Pacific Communities Hospital in Newport. Both lanes of traffic on the Yaquina Bay Bridge were stopped for about 45 minutes while EMS personnel tended to the injured drivers. Anyone with information regarding the traffic crash is encouraged to contact Officer Andy Ashpole at 541-574-3348.

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Information Released By: Sgt. Jason Malloy, 541-574-3348

2008-05-19T07:00:00.001-07:00

NPD MEDIA RELEASE 05/16/08 3:30 p.m.

Incident: Traffic Crash Case: 08N-01682

Location: Shilo Café (614 SW Elizabeth St.)

Date/Time: 05/16/08 at 9:02 a.m.

Driver: Dean Adams, Estacada, Oregon Resident

Details: On May 16, 2008 at about 9:02 a.m., Newport Officer Rick Auborn responded to a traffic crash involving a vehicle that had crashed into the Shilo Café. Officer Auborn arrived and found a 1984 Ford Van had crashed into the entry way of the Shilo Café. The impact of the crash caused extensive damage to the building. The driver of the van, Dean Adams, stated his accelerator malfunctioned causing him to crash into the building. Adams was issued citations for Careless Driving, violation Driving While Suspended, and Driving Uninsured.

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Information Released By: Sgt. Jason Malloy, 541-574-0606

2008-05-16T06:44:00.001-07:00

NPD MEDIA RELEASE 05/15/08 1:45 a.m.

Incident: Disturbance Case: 08N-01654

Location: 1435 N. Coast Hwy. Newport

Date/Time: 5-14-08 @ 2:30 p.m..

Victim: Robert Gannon, 52 years old, Lebanon, Oregon

Suspect: Ron Laine, 37 years old, Seattle Washington

Details: On Wednesday, 5-14-08, Newport Police Officers responded to a reported fight in progress in the Burger King parking lot. While enroute to the call officers were advised that suspects left the area south bound on HWY 101 in a white Dodge Sprinter van. Officers passed the van, which was in the center turn lane south bound on HWY 101 at the NE 6^th St intersection, and conducted a traffic stop on the van. The driver and another person were detained while officers investigated.

Witnesses told the officers that the driver of the van, Ron Laine, was stopped on NW 14^th street waiting to turn onto Hwy 101. His vehicle was approached by an intoxicated male, Robert Gannon, who was walking on the sidewalk approaching the intersection. Officers learned that Gannon began verbally arguing with Laine, claiming Laine was too far into the crosswalk and needed to back up. Worried about the safety of his vehicle, Laine exited the van to confront Gannon. Gannon then began to push Laine and yell at him further. Laine attempted to return to his vehicle, but Gannon continued to push him. In an effort to get him to leave him alone, Laine finally punched Gannon, and due partially to Gannon’s intoxication, rendered him unconscious. Laine then left the scene and was contacted by officers.

Gannon was taken to SPCH were he was treated for minor injuries. Laine and his passenger were released at the scene and did not wish to pursue harassment charges. No arrest was made.

Information Released By: Lt. Dave Teem, 541.574.0637

2008-05-15T09:41:00.001-07:00

NPD MEDIA RELEASE 05/14/08 9:30 a.m.

Incident: Burglary

Date: 05-13-08

Location: 732 NW 2^ND Ct., Newport, Oregon.

Details:

Two subjects went to the above location to confront the occupant. The two subjects forced entry through the front door where they were met by occupants of the home. The occupants confronted the two subjects in the living room and both subjects were stabbed by one of the occupants. The two subjects fled from the house and were contacted by police a few blocks from the scene.

Both subjects were transported to Samaritan Pacific Communities Hospital to be treated for stab wounds. Both subjects were later transferred to Emanuel Hospital in Portland in stable condition.

All names are being withheld pending further investigation.

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Information Released By: Officer Ken Real, 541-574-3348

2008-05-12T06:58:00.001-07:00

NPD MEDIA RELEASE

Incident: Child Neglect Case: 08N-01449

Location: Wal-Mart, 160 NW 25^th St

Date/Time: 050208 @ 6:20 PM

Suspect: Darryoush Emran Pishvai, age 25 of Otis, OR

Details: On 05/02/08, at about 6:20 p.m., Newport officers were dispatched to the Wal-Mart store parking lot on a report of an infant child left unattended in a vehicle. Upon arrival, an officer contacted several concerned witnesses who pointed out a vehicle with two sleeping children in it, the keys in the ignition and fishing gear lying about with the hooks exposed. While talking with the witnesses, the father of the children returned to the vehicle. He was identified as Darryoush Pishvai of Otis, OR. The children were found to be 4 years old and 5 months old. An officer interviewed the witnesses and Pishvai, who was arrested for 2 counts of Child Neglect II. He was lodged at the Lincoln County Jail without incident.

The children’s mother was called to the scene and the two children were released to her.

The Newport Police Department would like to remind all parents and persons responsible for children that it is not safe to leave such young children in cars for any length of time, in particular when you leave the keys in the ignition and have other unsafe items in the vehicle with them.

Information Released By: Sgt Tom Simpson, (541) 574-3348

2008-05-08T07:43:00.001-07:00

NPD MEDIA RELEASE

Incident: Public Service Contact

Location: Yaquina View Elementary School

Date/Time: 04/30/08

Details: Newport Police Sergeant Tom Simpson was invited by Yaquina View Elementary School Teacher Sarah Parker to talk to her class about making positive “choices” in life. Sergeant Simpson spent an hour with the class talking about making the right choices regarding subjects like stealing, drug and alcohol use, bullying and friendships.

The Newport Police Department appreciates these opportunities to provide education to our local children regarding a variety of topics to help foster positive behavior in our community.

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Information Released By: Sgt Tom Simpson, (541) 574-3348

2008-05-06T07:15:00.001-07:00

NPD MEDIA RELEASE 5/5/08 7:45 p.m.

Incident: Traffic Crash / DUII Arrest Case: 08N-01486

Location: Hwy 101 / Yaquina Bay Bridge

Date/Time: 05-04-08 / 7:16 pm

Victim: Sylvia Maerz, Lincoln Beach Resident

Arrested: Kathleen Lil Miller, 48 years of age, Waldport Resident

Details: On May 4, 2008 at about 7:16 pm, Newport Officers were dispatched to a reported traffic collision on Hwy 101 near the north end of the Yaquina Bay Bridge. Upon arrival, officers found two vehicles blocking the highway. Both vehicles had significant front-end damage.

Medical personnel from Newport Fire and Pac West Ambulance responded to render aid to the vehicle occupants.

The investigation revealed that Kathleen Miller was attempting to pull onto Hwy 101 and travel south from the north end of the bridge. While doing so, she crossed the center line and crashed into a northbound vehicle being operated by Sylvia Maerz. Both Ms. Miller and Ms. Maerz were transported to Samaritan Pacific Communities Hospital in Newport.

During the investigation, officers noticed Ms. Miller displayed signs of impairment. Ms. Miller was arrested and lodged at the Lincoln County Jail for DUII, Reckless Driving, Reckless Endangering, and Assault III. Her bail was set at $47,500.00.

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Information Released By: Sgt. Jason Malloy, 541-574-3348

2008-05-05T07:30:00.001-07:00

Newport Police Department

169 SW Coast Highway

Newport, Oregon 97365

NPD MEDIA RELEASE 5-3-2008 @ 3:00 p.m.

Newport Police to Conduct Compliance Checks

In an effort to reduce the use and sales of alcohol to minors, Compliance Checks will be conducted on Saturday May 10, 2008 to 90% of all off-premise alcohol sales retailers in Newport. Funding for the Compliance Checks is supported by the Rural Communities Initiative Grant for the Enforcement of Underage Drinking Laws (EUDL). Compliance Checks will be conducted by the Newport Police Department with the assistance from the Oregon Liquor Control Commission.

Working with plain clothes and uniformed officers, underage youth will enter businesses and attempt to purchase alcoholic beverages. In alcohol purchase attempts made by researchers across the United States, youthful-appearing buyers were able to purchase alcohol without any question at least fifty percent of the time. Law Enforcement needs to do compliance checks to ensure that our local businesses do not sell alcohol to underage people. Charges resulting from the Compliance Check will be forwarded to the Lincoln County District's Attorney's Office.

Illegal alcohol use by underage persons contributes to crime, car crashes, injuries, sexual assault and deaths. Public health officials report that alcohol use and abuse is also connected with teenage pregnancy, sexually transmitted disease, and other health problems. ORS 471.410 Providing Liquor to person under 21 or to intoxicated person; allowing consumption by minor on property; is a Class A Misdemeanor, and is punishable upon first conviction of a fine of $350.00, and upon a second conviction of a fine of $1,000.00.

For classes, volunteer opportunities, or for more information please contact Liz Mulder, EUDL Coordinator at 574-0649 or L.Mulder@newportpolice.net

Information Released By: Sgt. Todd R. Sarazin, 541-574-3348

2008-04-24T07:29:00.000-07:00

Newport Police Department

169 SW Coast Highway

Newport, Oregon 97365

NPD MEDIA RELEASE 04/23/08 1:56 p.m.

National Missing Children Day

May 25^th is National Missing Children Day. Between 1979 and 1981 a series of high-profile missing-children cases became national headlines. Three such cases contributed to the shock of the nation’s consciousness bringing attention to the seriousness of child victimization and forever changing the response by law-enforcement agencies to reports of missing children. In recognition of this day, the Newport Police, in partnership with Wal-Mart, are going to have a “Missing Children” day event. The Newport Police Volunteers will be at Wal Mart to provide information and help parents put together Child Identification kits for their children on May 24^th from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

The Newport Police Department participates in the Amber Alert system, as well as “A Child is Missing” program. Research of actual missing children incidents has proven that the most positive outcome in these cases is when a child is located as soon as possible after being reported missing. Having the public involved as the “eyes and ears” of Law Enforcement greatly increases the chance of finding a lost or missing child. Both the “Amber Alert” and “A Child is Missing” programs are notification systems to involve the public in finding lost or missing children. While the Amber Alert system uses the public radio and traffic billboard systems to alert the public of a missing child, the A Child is Missing program allows for notification by calling telephone numbers within a given area and playing a recorded message.

National Missing Children Day is a reminder to all parents and guardians of the need for high-quality photographs of their children for use in case of an emergency, and for everyone to pay close attention to the posters and photographs of missing children. Join us on May 24 to make this an annual reminder to make child protection a community and national priority.

Information Released By: Lt. Dave Teem, 541.574.0637

2008-04-18T07:21:00.001-07:00

NPD MEDIA RELEASE

Incident: Identity Theft/Theft II Case: 08N-01221

Location: Lincoln County Courthouse

Date/Time: 04/15/08 at 4:15 p.m

Victim: Lincoln City resident

Suspect: Kim R Bostick, Age 48 of Newport, OR

Details: On 04/15/08, at about 4:15 p.m., Newport Police were dispatched to the County Clerk’s office in the Lincoln County Courthouse on a report of a person using ID other than her own while filling out marriage applications. When contacted, the suspect was identified as Kim Bostick of Newport. She was using ID that belonged to a person in Lincoln City who had reported her purse stolen earlier in the day to the Lincoln City Police Department. Bostick was taken into custody and additional items stolen from the victim’s purse were found in her clothing pockets. Bostick was lodged at the Lincoln County Jail on one charge each of Identity Theft and Theft II, with her bail set at $32,500.00.

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Information Released By: Sgt Tom Simpson, (541) 574-3348

NPD MEDIA RELEASE

Incident: DUII / Hit & Run / Elude Case: 08N-01251

Location: Yaquina Bay State Park

Date/Time: 041708 at 5:47 p.m.

Suspect: Tedd William Arthur Smith, age 46 of Newport, OR

Details: On 04/17/08, at about 4:47 p.m., Newport Police officers began receiving calls of a suspected DUII driver from various callers throughout the Newport area. At about 5:55 p.m., it was learned that one of the callers was following the suspected DUII driver and gave updated locations to the officers via the LINCOM dispatch center. A Lincoln County Deputy was the first to locate the vehicle; when he activated his lights signaling the vehicle to stop, the vehicle sped away while running stop signs, and entered the Yaquina Bay State Park. Officers converged on the area and the vehicle was stopped. Arrested at the scene for DUII and Attempt to Elude a Police Officer was Tedd Smith of Newport, who was also found to have a suspended driver’s license. Two additional charges of Hit and Run were added when it was learned that Smith had struck a parked vehicle in the parking lot of Abbey’s Pizza Parlor, and a row of mail boxes at the intersection of SW Case and 7^th Streets. His car, a dark blue Honda Civic, was impounded as a result of this incident. Smith was lodged at the Lincoln County Jail with his bail set at $37,500.00.

Any persons who may have witnessed this incident are encouraged to contact either Officer Barry Macy or Andy Bailey at the Newport Police Department.

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Information Released By: Sgt Tom Simpson, (541) 574-3348

2008-04-15T07:12:00.001-07:00

NPD MEDIA RELEASE 04/15/2008 12:10 a.m.

Incident: Burglary / Resisting Arrest Case: 08N-01178

Location: Samaritan Pacific Comm. Hospital, Newport

Date/Time: 04/13/2008 @ 12:16 a.m.

Victim: Samaritan Pacific Comm. Hospital, Matthew Smith

Suspect: Wayne L. Beeberger, 50 years of age, Waldport Resident

Details: On 04/13/2008 at about 12:16 a.m., Newport Officers responded to a reported disturbance at Samaritan Pacific Communities Hospital where a subject was threatening hospital staff. Officers arrived on scene and found hospital staff attempting to restrain Beeberger, who was being physically combative and threatening. After a physical struggle, Officers were able to secure Beeberger in handcuffs.

The investigation revealed that Beeberger entered the hospital and went through a restricted area. When confronted, Beeberger became verbally threatening and began swinging punches at a Pacific West paramedic who had attempted to talk with him. During the altercation, Beeberger grabbed the paramedic in a choke hold, and continued to make threats to hospital staff members. The Paramedic was able to free himself from Beeberger’s grasp, and Beeberger was later restrained by Officers and hospital staff.

Beeberger was taken into custody and lodged in the Lincoln County Jail on charges of Burglary I, Resisting Arrest, Menacing x3, Strangulation, Harassment, and Disorderly Conduct.

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Information Released By: Sgt. Jason Malloy, 541-574-3348

NPD MEDIA RELEASE 04/14/2008 11:45 p.m.

Incident: Initiating a False Report Case: 08N-01161

Location: SW 5^th / SW Woods St., Newport

Date/Time: 04/12/2008 @ 4:31 a.m.

Suspect: Toni May Schroeder, 21 years of age, Toledo Resident

Details: On 04/12/2008 at about 4:31 a.m., Newport Officers and Newport Fire Department responded to a reported car fire at SW 5^th / SW Woods. Officers arrived on scene and found a vehicle off of the side of the roadway that was fully engulfed in flames. Newport Fire Department extinguished the fire and confirmed the vehicle was unoccupied.

Newport Officers began an investigation and talked with the vehicle owner, Toni Schroeder, who was on scene. Schroeder reported that her vehicle was stolen just prior to the fire by an unknown person. Newport Officers continued the investigation and learned that a friend of Schroeder’s had taken her vehicle. The friend lost control of the vehicle and drove off of the roadway.

Schroeder initially lied to Police about her vehicle being stolen to protect her friend. Schroeder declined prosecution of her friend for taking her car.

The exact cause of the car fire is unknown, but believed to be associated with the vehicle’s tires spinning on the roadway shoulder when the driver unsuccessfully attempted to drive the vehicle back onto the roadway.

Schroeder was arrested for Initiating a False Report.

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Information Released By: Sgt. Jason Malloy, 541-574-3348

2008-04-08T00:00:00.000-07:00

NPD NEWS RELEASE

Incident: Prostitution Arrest

Case: 08n-01072

Location: Newport, OR.

Date/Time: 04/05/08 @ 8:50PM

Suspect: Murphy, Rene Ann, Age 47

AKA: LacCoarce, Rene Ann

On 040508, Newport officers received a report of a female subject soliciting prostitution at a local motel in Newport, OR. via contacts on the Internet on a Craigslist web site. Additional information was developed as to where she was staying. From motel receipts, she was identified as Rene Ann Murphy and that a valid warrant charging her with Prostitution had been issued for her arrest in Marion County. Officers made contact with Murphy in her motel room and took her into custody. A male subject, Benjamin Allen Gage age 34 of Albany was in the room with her. A felony warrant charging him with Contempt of Court issued in Marion County was located and he was taken into custody. Subsequent to interviews at the scene, Murphy was charged with a single count of Prostitution in addition to the Marion County Warrant. Murphy was lodged at the Lincoln County Jail with the bail set at $17,500. Gage was lodged at the Lincoln County Jail on the warrant only.

Information Released By: Sgt Tom Simpson, (541) 574-3348

2008-04-07T11:59:00.003-07:00

NPD NEWS RELEASE
040508 1900
Incident: Water Rescue Case: 08N-01071

Location: SW Bay Blvd/Port Dock 3

Date/Time: 040508 / 1245 AM

Victim: Clough, Tracy Allen 42 YOA of Newport, OR

Details:

On 040508, at about 1245 AM, a Newport police officer was on patrol in the area of SW Bay Blvd and Hatfield Dr. and could hear a person yelling for help. With the assistance of two Lincoln County SO deputies, a search was conducted. A male subject was found in the water at the Port Dock 3 facility where he was clinging to a mooring line. The officers were able to reach the man and pull him from the water. The victim was identified as Tracy Allen Clough of Newport and that he had been in the water for a significant amount of time. Clough was treated on scene by Newport FD personnel and transported by PacWest Ambulance and admitted to SPCH.

There was no evidence of any crime in this incident. It appears

2008-04-07T07:40:00.001-07:00

Newport Police Department

169 SW Coast Highway

Newport, Oregon 97365

NPD MEDIA RELEASE 04/02/2008 10:00 AM

Incident: Newport Police Department Receives Pedestrian Safety Grant

Details: The Newport Police Department is pleased to announce that the Department has received a pedestrian safety grant in the amount of $5,000 from the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT), along with the Willamette Pedestrian Coalition (WPC) and Bicycle Transportation Alliance (BTA). The 2008 mini-grant are used for the enforcement of crosswalk laws. This is the first year the Police Department has received this grant.

Since 2001 ODOT has provided this grant to cities, towns and communities across the state. This year 21 city police and four county sheriff agencies received funds to stage crosswalk enforcement actions against motorists who fail to yield to pedestrians.

This grant is an important tool for communities to bring attention to pedestrian safety, Sergeant Todd Sarazin, pedestrian safety grant supervisor, says “this grant will be very important for our community, and I’m sure it’ll have a significant impact in helping us improve safety for people on foot.” Crashes have a high cost for communities. According to a 2008 report released by AAA, the cost to communities for automobile crashes is three times what it is for traffic congestion. In smaller communities the cost is greater. Crashes are particularly fatal to people on foot; in a crash with an automobile there is a 140 percent greater possibility of death for the pedestrian than the motorist.

This grant is an important way to bring attention to the Oregon crosswalk law.

The law states:

Ø All intersections marked and unmarked are a legal crosswalk, and drivers are required to stop when a pedestrian is in the crosswalk

Ø Drivers must stop and stay stopped for pedestrians in crosswalks until they have cleared the driver’s lane and the adjacent lane

Ø When a vehicle is turning drivers must stop and remain stopped until the pedestrian has cleared the lane into which the driver is turning plus the entire adjacent lane, when turning at a signal allow the pedestrian to clear the lane plus six feet of the adjacent lane.

The Newport Police Department will conduct pedestrian safety operations in April, May, June, and September. Public awareness is a vital part of this grant. The operations will be announced via public service announcements and media releases to local newspapers. Signs announcing the upcoming enforcement action will be placed at the targeted intersection a few days in advance.

On the day of the operation, a police officer or volunteer will cross a street at the intersection. If passing motorists fails to stop and yield for the pedestrian, they may be issued a citation.

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Information Released By: Sergeant Todd R. Sarazin, 541.574.0632

2008-04-07T07:37:00.001-07:00

NPD MEDIA RELEASE 4/06/2008 5: 15 PM

Incident: Stolen Semi (tractor/trailer) Arrest Case: 08N-00932

Location: 700 Block SW Bay Blvd., Newport

Date/Time: 4-01-08; 10:00 AM

Victim: Leobardo Guerrero, Metolious, Oregon

Suspect: Roy Lamar Payne, 51 years (12-19-56), Newport

Charge: Unlawful Use of Motor Vehicle; Bail: $10,000.00

Details: On March 26, 2008 Newport Police took a report and began investigating the theft of a Tractor and Trailer rig. Through his investigation Officer Jay Reynolds learned that Roy Payne used to be employed as a driver for Leobardo Guerrero of Leo’s Trucking, Metolious, Oregon. Payne terminated his employment with Leo’s Trucking and when doing so he failed to return the tractor/trailer back to the owner. Newport officers searched for the Semi and Trailer. On 03/27/08 Officer Reynolds was on patrol in the 700 Block of SW Bay Blvd where he located the trailer portion of the reported stolen semi. The tractor portion of the semi at that time could not be located. Over several days officers continued to search for the tractor. On 04/01/08 Officer Jerry Howe was patrolling in the area the trailer was recovered. Officer Howe discovered the tractor portion of the semi was now parked there. Payne was not located with the tractor. At about 10:00 AM Officer Howe was dispatch to contact Payne at the Newport Police Department. Upon contact Officer Howe took Payne into custody for Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle.

Payne was lodged in the Lincoln County Jail; his bail was set at $10,000.00

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Information Released By: Sgt Todd R. Sarazin, 541-574-3348

2008-03-24T10:50:00.002-07:00

NPD MEDIA RELEASE 3-24-08 10:00 am

Incident: Fugitive Arrest Case: 08N-00847

Location: NW Nye Street and NW 12^th Street

Date/Time: March 21, 2008 – 8:14 am

Suspect: Michael Anne Claytor, Age 42, Newport resident

Details: On Friday morning, Ofcr. Barry Macy observed Claytor driving along NE 12^th Street and was aware that her driving privileges were suspended. He was also aware that there were local and national warrants out for her arrest as he had been attempting to locate her the previous day. Claytor was contacted and taken into custody without incident.

Claytor was charged with probation violation out of Lincoln County and for being a fugitive out of Virginia. The extraditable warrant was for a violation of a conditional release on a dangerous drugs charge. Claytor was booked into the Lincoln County Jail and there was no bail.

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Information Released By: Chief Mark J. Miranda, 541-574-3348

2008-03-21T07:26:00.001-07:00

NPD MEDIA RELEASE 3-20-08 5:00 p.m.

Incident: Burglary I Case: 08N-00835

Location: Bay Market-644 SW Bay Blvd

Date/Time: 03/20/08 – 04:45 a.m.

Victim: Bay Market

Suspect: Currin, Richard Daniel age 20 Bend, Oregon

Hillard, Christopher age 21 Bend, Oregon

Details: On March 20, 2008 at about 4:45am, Newport Officers were dispatched to the Bay Market on the bay front for a report of a burglary in progress. Officers arrived and found the glass door to the business had been broken and items inside the Market had been tossed about. The suspects had been seen on video tape breaking the glass and entering the business through the broken glass door. A witness in the area had also seen the two suspects. They were seen getting into a dark red color Audi coupe and leaving the area. At about 1100 am, Officers investigating a separate incident at a local motel learned that two persons matching the suspect description and having a similar vehicle had just checked out of the motel. Other law enforcement agencies were notified of the suspect vehicle and subjects involved. At about 12:20 a.m., a Lincoln County Sheriffs Deputy spotted the vehicle traveling eastbound on Hwy 20 near milepost 2. With the assistance of Toledo Police Department and Lincoln County Sheriffs Office, the vehicle was stopped near the west junction of Hwy 20 and Business Hwy 20 loop. Newport Police Detectives and Officers responded to the area and interviewed Currin and Hillard along with other passengers in the car, in regards to the burglary. At the conclusion of the interviews, Currin and Hillard were arrested and charged with Burglary I, Theft II, and Criminal Mischief II. They were lodged at the Lincoln County Jail on a total bail of $115,000 each. Some of the stolen items from the burglary were recovered from the vehicle and returned to the Bay Market. Currin also had an outstanding warrant for his arrest out of Bend, OR where he and Hillard are both from.

Any persons with additional information about this incident are requested to contact Detective Gainer at (541) 574-3348.

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Information Released By: Lt. Dave Teem, (541) 574-3348

2008-03-20T08:25:00.002-07:00

NPD MEDIA RELEASE 03/20/2008 8:00 AM

Incident: WARRANT ARREST Case: 08N-00817

Location: 246 NE 3rd

Date/Time: 03-19-08 / 0935

Suspect: Todd Wesley Ramsey, 33 years of age

Transient

Details: On March 19, 2008 at about 9:30 am, Newport Officers responded to 246 NE 3^rd St. regarding a possible wanted subject identified as Todd Wesley Ramsey. Newport Officers were assisted by Lincoln County Parole and Probation Officers. Ramsey was the subject of a previous foot chase and had eluded officers on March 15, 2008. Ramsey was known to officers as an officer safety and flight risk.

Officers located Ramsey in the residence and he initially resisted officers efforts to take him into custody. Officers deployed an electronic stun device known as a TASER on Ramsey and he was taken into custody without further incident.

Ramsey was lodged in the Lincoln County Jail on a no bail Parole Violation Warrant.

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Information Released By: Sgt. Jason Malloy, 541-574-3348

2008-03-17T09:16:00.000-07:00

NPD MEDIA RELEASE 03/11/2008 8:15 AM

Incident: Newport Police Department Citizen’s Academy

Location: Newport Police Department

Details: The Newport Police Department is pleased to announce it will be hosting its first Citizen’s Police Academy. The Citizens Police Academy provides an exciting opportunity for community members to learn more about the roles and responsibilities of their local law enforcement agency. Students will learn directly from our police personnel such topics as Patrol Procedures, Criminal Investigations, Officer Safety & Defensive Tactics, The Use of Deadly Force with a Firearms Training Simulator, Internal Affairs Investigations, and more. It is designed to give the participants an overview of the various aspects of the Newport Police Department's function and operational procedures. The Academy is 10 consecutive weeks, meeting every Tuesday evening from 6:00-8:00pm. Applicants must be 16 years of age to attend the Citizen’s Academy. A background check will be done to confirm eligibility. Class size is limited to 20 participants and preference will be given to Newport residents. Acceptance is based upon qualifications and background. There is no cost to participate in the Citizens Academy. Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis. The first Newport Police Citizen’s Academy is scheduled to begin on April 8, 2008 and conclude on June 10, 2008. Interested applicants are encouraged to contact the Newport Police Department at 541-574-3348 to learn more or for an application.

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Information Released By: Sgt. Jason Malloy, 541-574-3348

NPD MEDIA RELEASE 3-6-08 4:55 PM

Incident: Police Department Volunteer Program

The Newport Police Department is pleased to announce that a volunteer program, which has existed for the last couple of years, has undergone a revitalization and expansion. The Police Department has used volunteers from the community to assist with a variety of office duties and to a lesser degree some parking enforcement. Recently the Department brought on board Ed Simon as the volunteer coordinator. Mr. Simon is a former OLCC Agent and police officer with a broad range of patrol and community experience. He is working to fulfill the Departments goal of developing a diverse group of volunteers to assist the Police Department in a wide variety of tasks. The volunteers hope to assist officers on a daily basis and at special events.

You will see the volunteers in the community wearing navy blue polo shirts with the volunteer logo. A retired black and white patrol car has been modified and marked for their use. Some of the volunteer duties include: writing disabled parking citations, locating and logging in graffiti, traffic control (when extra help is needed), data entry and help with computer software and programming (if possible). The volunteers will also be visible to tourists as "goodwill ambassadors" and may staff display booths at the fair or other community events, as well as being involved in many other ways. Volunteers and police officers working together provide an opportunity for the police department to expand the services they are able to offer. The volunteers can concentrate on providing a support role to the officers, leaving officers more time to concentrate on issues such as criminal investigations and traffic enforcement. Anyone interested in volunteering with the police department should contact Ed Simon at 574-5866 for more information.

Citizens Offering Police Support (C.O.P.S) program is part of the USA Freedom Corp initiative with the goal of helping communities prevent, prepare for, and respond to crime, natural disasters and other emergencies. Citizens Corps includes five groups: Neighborhood Watch, Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), Medical reserve Corps, Fire Corps, and the Volunteers in Police Services (VIPS) program.

Information Released By: Lt. Dave Teem, 541.574.0637

NPD MEDIA RELEASE

Incident: Disorderly Conduct Arrest Case: 08N-00772

Location: 500 blk W. Olive St

Date/Time: 031508 @ 1136 hours

Suspect: Maring, Randall G 47 years of age

Details: On 031508, at about 1136 AM, Newport Police were dispatched to the 500 blk of W Olive St on a report of a disturbance involving a male subject who was armed with a running chainsaw. As officers were arriving, witnesses were pointing out a truck that was leaving the scene and said the driver was the person who had been menacing people with the chainsaw. A Lincoln County deputy was in the area and assisted by stopping the truck a short distance away.

Officers contacted a number of witnesses who said the man, identified as Randall Maring of Newport, became angry with a lady whose vehicle had broke down and was refusing his assistance. According to witnesses, Maring obtained a chainsaw from his truck, started it and began revving it loudly while screaming at the woman and another couple who came to her aid.

Maring was taken into custody without further incident and lodged in the Lincoln County Jail on a single charge of Disorderly Conduct II with bail set at $7500.

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Information Released By: Sgt Tom Simpson, (541) 574-3348

2008-03-08T09:23:00.000-08:00

NPD MEDIA RELEASE

Incident: Injury MV Accident Case: 08N-00650

Location: Hwy 101/SW Minnie St

Date/Time: 03-07-08 / 1705

Details: On 030708 at about 5:05 PM, Newport Police officers responded to a motor vehicle accident on Hwy 101 at SW Minnie St. that involved an unloaded log truck and a Ford Explorer SUV. Traffic was detoured around the accident scene for about 45 minutes as police, fire and ambulance crews worked to free the driver of the SUV and then transport her to the Samaritan Pacific Communities Hospital in Newport. The driver of the SUV, Jeanie Vaughn (age 35) of Newport, suffered non-life threatening injuries. The driver of the log truck, Kelly Woods (age 40) of Waldport, was not injured. The SUV suffered heavy damage and was towed from the scene.

Vaughn, who was found to have a suspended Oregon drivers license, was cited for Driving While Suspended and for Fail to Obey a Traffic Control Device.

Newport Police were assisted at the scene by the Newport Fire Department and PacWest Ambulance.

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Information Released By: Sgt Tom Simpson, (541) 574-3348

2008-03-03T08:26:00.000-08:00

NPD MEDIA RELEASE 2/29/2007 4:56 PM

Incident: Interfering with a Police Officer Case: 08N-00474

Resisting Arrest

Assault on a Police Officer

Location: 232 NW Coast Street

Date/Time: 2-26-08 @ 9:10 pm

Suspect: Lehrman, Rowan A. 24 Years Old, Newport

Card, Gregory C. 49 Years Old, Newport

Details: On 2-26-08 Newport Officers and Detectives were at a residence on Coast Street, in Newport investigating a Felony Sex crime. While interviewing the suspect near the residence, Ms. Lehrman approached the officers and began screaming at them to leave. The officers tried to explain why they were at the location however Ms. Lehrman continued to scream at them, using obscenities and interfering with the investigation by remaining in the immediate area and screaming at the officers while she stood right beside them. The officers warned her that she could be arrested and tried to calm her down by giving her a few moments to regain control of herself. Ms. Lehrman’s extreme behavior made it impossible for the officers to continue their investigation so an officer took her arm to direct her out of the yard. Ms. Lehrman was told that she was under arrest and at which time she resisted by swinging at the officer and then began struggling violently to get away from him. With the help of another officer Ms. Lehrman was placed into handcuffs.

As the officers began to escort Ms. Lehrman out of the yard area Mr. Card and an as yet unidentified female arrived on scene. The unidentified woman initially approached the officers but stepped away after being told very forcefully by another officer not to interfere. Mr. Card stood in the gateway and would not move as the officers approached with Ms. Lehrman. An officer told him several times to move, however Mr. Card refused to move while demanding to know why Ms. Lehrman was being arrested. One of the officers who was trying to escort the still screaming and struggling Ms. Lehrman out of the yard was forced to push Mr. Card out of the way to exit.

Two officers took Ms. Lehrman to a patrol car that was parked nearby and prior to putting her inside the car began to check her for weapons or means of escape by conducting a “frisk” or her clothing. Ms. Lehrman pulled away from the officers and fell upon the ground, rolling to her back. When an officer approached her she began kicking him repeatedly in the chest and shoulders.

The officers were able to regain control of Ms. Lehrman and placed her in the patrol car. She was transported to, and lodged at the Lincoln County Jail.

Due to the volatility of the situation the officers did not make any attempts to take Mr. Card into custody for Interfering with a Peace Officer. On 2-27-08 officers located Mr. Card and took him into custody for Interfering with a Peace Officer. He was taken into custody without incident and lodged at the Lincoln County Jail.

Rowan Lehrman was booked on: Interfering with a Peace Officer

Resisting Arrest

Assault on a Public Safety Officer

Total Bail: $40,000.0

Greg Card was booked on: Interfering with a Peace Officer

Total Bail: $7500.00

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Information Released By: Lt. Dave Teem, 541.574.0637

2008-02-26T10:36:00.000-08:00

NPD MEDIA RELEASE 7/25/2008 4:45 PM

Incident: 31^st Annual Seafood and Wine Festival

Details: Although the Seafood and Wine Festival appeared to be well attended, no major incidents were reported or responded to by the Newport Police Department. The Newport Police Department was assisted at the Festival by the Lincoln County Sheriffs Office, including the Sheriffs Mounted Posse, Toledo Police, Lincoln City Police, Dispatchers from Lincoln County Communications (Lin Com), Oregon State Police, Oregon Liquor Control Commission and TCB Security. Law Enforcement Personnel worked in and around the Festival grounds as well as providing enhanced patrols in the Newport area during and after the Festival. On Friday and Saturday Newport Police, Lincoln County Sheriff Deputies and Oregon State Police conducted saturation patrols for Impaired Drivers.

From 2:00pm on Friday the 22^nd^, to 3:00pm on Sunday the 24^th, officers conducted more than 168 traffic stops, and made 13 Driving While Intoxicated arrests. There were 4 arrests made from the Festival and 29 ejections. 128 incidents of glasses being broken were recorded. All crimes from within the Festival were misdemeanor crimes for disruptive behavior. After Festival hours, officers observed or responded to a higher than normal call volume, however no major incidents were reported.

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Information Released By: Lt. Dave Teem, 541.574.0637

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Newport Police Department

169 SW Coast Highway

Newport, Oregon 97365