| OREGON STATE POLICE
DAILY MEDIA/DESK LOG |
SP19363698 10/10/2019 20:02 Officer #53134 KOLACZ, BRYAN
DUII – Alcohol and Controlled Substances
Location 101, Mile post 116 116 NB, LINCOLN OR USA
Narrative Summary
The Oregon State Police received a driving complaint from Lincoln County which advised of likely impaired driver northbound on Highway 101 which had be last seen pulled over in Lincoln Beach. Lincoln County located the vehicle and were assisted by Lincoln City PD. OSP arrived on-scene and took over the investigation. After probable cause was developed the driver was arrested for DUII and a Police Officer Hold due to suicidal statements. The driver was transported to Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital for treatment. I applied for and was granted a search warrant. Blood samples were seized and submitted into evidence for testing. The driver was cited and released in lieu of custody. The driver was left to sober up at the hospital until a mental health evaluation in the morning. The vehicle was towed by Car Care Towing for safe keeping.
Involved Parties
Police Officer – outside agency DANNEKER, SUMMER F
Medical personnel DEMBITSKY, ZACHARY YARNALL M 43 OTIS Oregon
Arrested; Charged; Driver FOX, TARA TERESE F 48
| Charge Section | Description | Charge/Div Date | Status | Disp/Court Date | Notes |
| 813.010 | DUII – Alcohol and Controlled Substances | 10/10/2019 | Cleared by Arrest (OSP) | 10/28/2019 | Off. date: 10/10/2019 |
| 811.140 | Reckless Driving | 10/10/2019 | Cleared by Arrest (OSP) | 10/28/2019 | Off. date: 10/10/2019 |
| 426.228 | Police Officer Hold – Protective Custody | 10/10/2019 | Cleared by Arrest (OSP) | 10/28/2019 | Off. date: 10/10/2019 |
Police Officer – outside agency GOUGE, SISCILEE F
Involved Vehicles
343KEW LEXI ES3 Black Towed; Used to commit crime Towed by: CAR CARE SPECIALIST (2185 101 HWY, LINCOLN CITY, LINCOLN OR USA 97367 (Beat: NPO, Region: NWR) (Landline) (541) 996-6099 ) Reason: Incident to arrest
Driver: FOX, TARA TERESE F 48
Involved Property: Yes Property Types: Investigative property
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SP19364450 10/11/2019 13:42 Officer #53141 SEVERSON, SCOTT
Found Property
Location 52 NE 73RD ST, NEWPORT, LINCOLN OR USA 97365
Narrative Summary
***Log Only*** On 10/11/19 at approximately 12PM Fire Department released found property to the Oregon State Police Newport Patrol Office. Property included various types and sizes of fireworks. Fireworks were logged into evidence as found property.
Involved Parties
Involved Vehicles
Involved Property: Yes Property Types: General property
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SP19366031 10/12/2019 16:40 Officer #41617 ESKRIDGE, BRIAN
Crash – Non-injury
Location 101 HWY W, Mile post 136 136 NB, LINCOLN OR USA
Narrative Summary
**eCrash Report** On 10/12/19 at approximately 16:40 PM, the Oregon State Police came upon a crash that had just occurred on US Highway 101 near mp 136. The collision occurred when Unit #1, brown 2013 Toyota Rav4 was northbound. Despite a clear sight distance for nearly one mile, the driver of Unit #1 did not see, Unit #2, a 2018 Ford F-150 pick-up ahead. Unit #2 was northbound on US Hwy 101 stopped waiting to turn west into a beach overlook area. Unit 1 crashed into the rear of Unit #2. No injuries were sustained and both vehicles were driven from the scene. The operator of Unit #1 was issued a citation for Careless Driving.
Involved Parties
Driver STEIN, WILLIAM ANTHONY M 68 NEWPORT Oregon
Citation/warning issued to; Driver SULLIVAN, PAUL TIMOTHY M 74 MCMINNVILLE Oregon
Involved Vehicles
KESTRL Toyota;TOYT Brown Damaged; Involved in crash
Driver: SULLIVAN, PAUL TIMOTHY M 74 MCMINNVILLE Oregon
706LRF Ford;FORD Beige Damaged; Involved in crash
Driver: STEIN, WILLIAM ANTHONY M 68 NEWPORT Oregon
Involved Property: No
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SP19366471 10/12/2019 22:46 Officer #53134 KOLACZ, BRYAN
Traffic Crimes – All Except DUII
Location 101, Mile post 162.6 162.6 NB, OR USA
Narrative Summary
I attempted a traffic stop for speeding on the listed vehicle. The driver eluded me by fleeing/driving down NE Vingie Street and parked his vehicle where he then fled. The driver was lodged in jail on 10/17/2019 for Elude and Reckless Driving.
Involved Parties
Arrested; Charged; Driver; Suspect THORNTON, JACOB WARREN M 31 WALDPORT Oregon
| Charge Section | Description | Charge/Div Date | Status | Disp/Court Date | Notes |
| 811.540 | Attempt to Elude Fleeing (Vehicle) | 10/17/2019 | Cleared by Arrest (OSP) | 11/04/2019 | Off. date: 10/12/2019 |
| 811.140 | Reckless Driving | 10/17/2019 | Pending | 11/04/2019 | Off. date: 10/12/2019 |
Involved Vehicles
632LRV LNDR DIS Black Used to commit crime
Driver: THORNTON, JACOB WARREN M 31 WALDPORT Oregon
Involved Property: No
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SP19366804 10/13/2019 10:26 Officer #50607 TUCKER, BRIAN
Animal Complaint (non-wildlife related)
Location
Narrative Summary
***LOG ONLY*** On 10/13/19 at approximately 10:00 AM, a dog bite occurred on the beach below the Pelican Shores Hotel in Lincoln City. RP reported the victim (husband) had been bitten by a rottweiler-looking dog and the skin had been broken. RP reported victim declined medical attention. RP reported two owners of the dog remained on scene, were cooperative and remorseful, but did not get get any contact information. RP provided a picture of dog and owner at a distance.
Involved Parties
Victim MCKEE, DYLAN EDWARD M 27 SHERIDAN Oregon
Complainant MCKEE, JOSEY MARIE F 26
Involved Vehicles
Involved Property: No
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SP19367298 10/13/2019 18:05 Officer #52129 LARSON, ERIC
FICS – Felon/Other Prohibited Persons
Location
Narrative Summary
On the evening of October 13, 2019, the Oregon State Police received a report of a firearms denial from a local sporting goods store. The subject was denied the firearm purchase for a prior felony conviction. This investigation is ongoing.
Involved Parties
Complainant
Suspect COX, JOSEPH RICHARD M 51 ASTORIA Oregon
Involved Vehicles
Involved Property: No
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SP19367424 10/13/2019 20:35 Officer #55167 WERTZ, DAVID
Weapons Violation
Location 20, Mile post 34 34 WB, LINCOLN OR USA
Narrative Summary
On 10/13/19 at approximately 8:35 pm I was dispatched to a menacing complaint which occurred on US 20 near mile post 34. The complainant reported he was following a silver Subaru (221LFM) when the passenger of this vehicle brandished a 9mm pistol and pointed it at him. After following the vehicle for several miles on Harlan Burnt Woods Rd the complainant reported the driver of the offending vehicle stopped, got out of his vehicle and advanced toward him while yelling and blocking his way. After driving around the blocking driver the complainant stated the Subaru followed him until he reached his driveway. The vehicle was located at an address on Harlan Rd several hours later. Two males where located at this address who matched the descriptions given by the complainant. During interviews the passenger admitted to brandishing a firearm with the intent to intimidate the other driver. The driver admitted to menacing the other driver after he knew his passenger had brandished a firearm. The firearm, a fully loaded 9mm Ruger handgun, was located in the passenger’s trailer and seized as evidence. The driver was lodged in Lincoln County Jail on the charge of Menacing and the passenger was lodged on charges of Unlawful Use of a Weapon and Menacing.
Involved Parties
Arrested; Charged; Driver FICEK, MATTHEW DONALD M 24 EDDYVILLE Oregon
| Charge Section | Description | Charge/Div Date | Status | Disp/Court Date | Notes |
| 163.190 | Menacing | 10/13/2019 | Cleared by Arrest (OSP) | Off. date: 10/13/2019 Victim: LAURIE, CHRISTOPHER EDWARD |
Police Officer – outside agency HENDERSON, MICHAEL M
Complainant; Victim LAURIE, CHRISTOPHER EDWARD M 44
Mentioned LAURIE, JULIA LYNN F 39
Juvenile; Passenger; Victim *JUVENILE* M 0 BLODGETT Oregon
Arrested; Charged; Passenger MICKENHAM, JOSEPH WILLIAM M 22 EDDYVILLE Oregon
| Charge Section | Description | Charge/Div Date | Status | Disp/Court Date | Notes |
| 166.220 | Unlawful Use of Weapon | 10/13/2019 | Cleared by Arrest (OSP) | Off. date: 10/13/2019 Victim: LAURIE, CHRISTOPHER EDWARD | |
| 163.190 | Menacing | 10/13/2019 | Cleared by Arrest (OSP) | Off. date: 10/13/2019 Victim: LAURIE, CHRISTOPHER EDWARD |
Involved Vehicles
221LFM SUBA LEG Silver/Aluminum Mentioned; Suspect; Other
Driver: FICEK, MATTHEW DONALD M 24 EDDYVILLE Oregon
033KMW NISS VRS White Mentioned
290GDZ HYUN ACC White Mentioned
Involved Property: Yes Property Types: Firearm, General property, Investigative property
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SP19368271 10/14/2019 17:42 Officer #52129 LARSON, ERIC
Crash – Non-injury
Location 18, Mile post 12 12 WB, TILLAMOOK OR USA
Narrative Summary
***E-CRASH*** On the evening of October 14, 2019, the Oregon State Police responded to a single vehicle non-injury traffic crash on Highway 18 near mile post 12. The crash investigation found UNIT 1 (Maroon Nissan SUV) swerved to avoid a deer in the roadway. UNIT 1 went off into the westbound shoulder and crashed against the ditch. The driver of UNIT 1 made her own arrangements to have the vehicle removed by Car Care Towing.
Involved Parties
Complainant
Driver GARRETT, CATHY A F 63 LINCOLN CITY Oregon
Involved Vehicles
007LAV NISS ROG Red Involved in crash
Involved Property: No
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SP19368663 10/15/2019 08:08 Officer #41619 FITCH, BRYAN
Crash – Non-injury
Location SE 101 HWY and NELSCOTT FRONTAGE RD. RD,
Narrative Summary
Crash Related– Both vehicles were northbound on Hwy 101 near MP 123. An uninvolved vehicle ahead slowed to turn left onto Westwind St. As everyone was slowing, Unit #1, a red Ford Fusion, collided with the rear of Unit #2, a gold Chev Tahoe. No injuries reported at the scene and only Unit #1 was towed by Lincoln City Towing. Driver of Unit #1 was cited for Follwoing Too Closely.
Involved Parties
Arrested; Charged; Driver MEADOWS, MEGAN DAWN F 30 DEPOE BAY Oregon
| Charge Section | Description | Charge/Div Date | Status | Disp/Court Date | Notes |
| 811.485 | Following too Closely | 10/15/2019 | Cleared by citation | Off. date: 10/15/2019 |
Other involved person PEDRAZA TELLEZ, GLORIA F 43 NEWPORT Oregon
Involved Vehicles
470JZD CHEV TAH Silver/Aluminum Other
152LFN FORD FUS Red Damaged
Driver: MEADOWS, MEGAN DAWN F 30 DEPOE BAY Oregon
Involved Property: No
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SP19370269 10/16/2019 14:07 Officer #53141 SEVERSON, SCOTT
Crash – Injury
Location 101, Mile post 166 166 NB, LINCOLN OR
Narrative Summary
eCrash – On 10/16/19 at approximately 2PM a northbound vehicle drove through the southbound lane and collided with the earth embankment near milepost 166 of US Highway 101. The vehicle then rotated and struck the guardrail on both sides of the highway prior to coming to rest facing west in the southbound lane. Driver was transported by ambulance to Newport Hospital. Central Coast Fire and Pac West Ambulance assisted. Vehicle towed by Waldport Tire. Driver cited for failure to drive within lane.
Involved Parties
Citation/warning issued to; Driver KUTSCH, NATASHA FAY F 35
Involved Vehicles
XYY607 HOND ODY Gold Damaged; Involved in crash; Towed Towed by: WALDPORT TIRE AND AUTO (520 NW HEMLOCK ST, WALDPORT, LINCOLN – 21 OR USA 97394 (Beat: NPO, Region: NWR) (Landline) (541) 563-4501 ) Reason: Damaged; Involved in crash
Driver: KUTSCH, NATASHA FAY F 35
Involved Property: No
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SP19373531 10/19/2019 12:19 Officer #53134 KOLACZ, BRYAN
Crash – Non-injury
Location 101, Mile post 129 129 NB, LINCOLN OR USA
Narrative Summary
Log Only: Unit #1 was driving northbound around curves when an older tree fell and hit her vehicle. She was able to get information for a witness as well. She was given a case number to provide to insurance.
Involved Parties
Complainant HAYLER, SUE ELLEN F 66
Involved Vehicles
633ZEW TOYT RAV Blue Involved in crash
Involved Property: No
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SP19375025 10/20/2019 20:30 Officer #52129 LARSON, ERIC
Crash – Non-injury
Location
Narrative Summary
***E-Crash*** On the evening of October 20, 2019, the Oregon State Police responded to a non-injury non-blocking traffic crash on Hwy 20 near mile post 18. The traffic crash investigation found that UNIT 1 (white Mazda sedan) was following too close to UNIT 2 (white Toyota truck). UNIT 2 applied brakes as he began going down hill. Driver 1 reportedly swerved to avoid rear end crash and UNIT 1 began to lose control on the roadway and struck opposite lane’s guardrail before coming back into the westbound lane. Driver 2 swerved toward the guardrail to avoid crash with UNIT 1 as it re-entered the west bound lane. The driver of UNIT 1 was cited for following too closely. The driver of UNIT 2 made his own arrangments through Coast Towing to have his vehicle removed from the highway. Driver of UNIT 1 requested a non-preference tow and Coast Towing responded.
Involved Parties
Complainant; Driver BECKER, MATTHEW ANDREW M 52 NEWPORT Oregon
Citation/warning issued to; Driver *JUVENILE* M 17 NEWPORT Oregon
Involved Vehicles
921ERE MAZD MZ3 White Involved in crash; Towed Towed by: COAST TOWING (110 NW 55TH ST, NEWPORT, LINCOLN OR USA 97365 (Beat: NPO, Region: NWR) (Landline) (541) 563-7500 ) Reason: Involved in crash; Owners request
D60350 TOYT TUN White Involved in crash
Involved Property: No
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SP19375603 10/21/2019 12:20 Officer #41617 ESKRIDGE, BRIAN
Crash – Non-injury
Location 101, Mile post 167 167 NB, LINCOLN OR USA
Narrative Summary
**eCrash Report** On 10/21/19 at approximately 12:20 PM, Unit #1, a purple, 2016 Toyota Rav4 was stopped in the Cooks Chasm viewpoint facing southbound along the side of US Highway 101. Unit #2, a white 2018 Buick Encore was southbound on US 101 passing the viewpoint. The operator of Unit #1 did not see Unit #2 and attempted to conduct a U-turn across Hwy 101 to head northbound. The front driver’s side of Unit #1 struck the rear passenger side of Unit #2 causing extensive damage. Both vehicles were able to move into the Cooks Chasm view point. No injuries were reported and all parties were wearing their seatbelts. Unit #2 was towed from the scene by Florence RV & automotive at the owner’s request. Unit #1 was drivable. The operator of Unit #1 was issued a citation for an illegal U-turn.
Involved Parties
Citation/warning issued to; Driver MAYER, LEE R M 73 SALEM Oregon
Driver MOTE, MORHIA SUSAN F 42 TACOMA Washington
Involved Vehicles
BKB4166 Buick;BUIC White Damaged; Involved in crash; Towed
Driver: MOTE, MORHIA SUSAN F 42 TACOMA Washington
285HWE Toyota;TOYT Purple, mauve Damaged; Involved in crash
Driver: MAYER, LEE R M 73 SALEM Oregon
Involved Property: No