| OREGON STATE POLICE
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SP21055808 03/05/2021 15:27 Officer #50607 TUCKER, BRIAN
Crash – Non-injury
Location
Narrative Summary
***E-CRASH*** On 03/05/21 at approximately 3:20 PM, a single-vehicle crash occurred on US-101 around milepost 127. Southbound Vehicle #1 (black Crown Vic) attempted to turn left into the 76 station in Depoe Bay and drove over the center pedestrian median. < $2500 damage was done to Vehicle #1, but State of Oregon property damage occurred as a sign was knocked over. Vehicle was drivable.
Involved Parties
Complainant
Driver VITTI, THOMAS E M 75 DEPOE BAY Oregon
Involved Vehicles
293GSP Ford;FORD CROWN VICTORIA Black Involved in crash; Other
Driver: VITTI, THOMAS E M 75 DEPOE BAY Oregon
Involved Property: No
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SP21056023 03/05/2021 18:12 Officer #53134 KOLACZ, BRYAN
DUII – Alcohol
Location 101, Mile post 149 149 SB, LINCOLN OR USA
Narrative Summary
The Mercury Mountaineer was being driven southbound on US-101. The driver was attempting a right turn into the Ona Beach State Park where the turn had been straightened out and some type of a box was struck and driven on top of. The driver was transported to the hospital in Newport as she was disoriented. During my contact with the driver she was impaired. The driver completed a valid breath test indicating a 0.22% BAC. The Lincoln County Jail did not allow her to be lodged and she was cited and released for DUII and Reckless Driving.
Involved Parties
Arrested; Charged; Driver COZINE, LINDA IRENE F 65 DUNES CITY Oregon
| Charge Section | Description | Charge/Div Date | Status | Disp/Court Date | Notes |
| 813.010 | DUII – Alcohol | 03/05/2021 | Cleared by Arrest (OSP) | 03/22/2021 | Off. date: 03/05/2021 |
| 811.140 | Reckless Driving | 03/05/2021 | Cleared by Arrest (OSP) | 03/22/2021 | Off. date: 03/05/2021 |
Mentioned IRELAND, LAURA JOANN F 44 NEWPORT Oregon
Involved Vehicles
107MDA MERC MTN Green Involved in crash; Towed; Used to commit crime Towed by: ROWLEY’S TOWING (4822 S COAST HWY, SOUTH BEACH, LINCOLN OR USA 97366 (Beat: NPO, Region: NWR) (Landline) (541) 265-2322 ) Reason: Involved in crash
Driver: COZINE, LINDA IRENE F 65 DUNES CITY Oregon
Involved Property: No
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SP21056870 03/06/2021 15:10 Officer #55167 WERTZ, DAVID
UEMV
Location 101, Mile post 135 135 SB, LINCOLN OR USA
Narrative Summary
On 3/6/21 at approximately 3:10 pm I was dispatched to the report of thefts from multiple vehicles parked at the Wade Creek Moolack Beach access point on US 101 near mile post 135. Three vehicles had windows broken out and items were stolen from each vehicle, including wallets, driver’s licenses and employee access IDs. One victim had a brief interaction with the suspect and witnessed him leave the area in a “Robin’s-egg Blue” Ford Mustang with an unknown California license plate. The suspect was described as slender white male, approximately 6 ft tall, 40 to 45 years old, gray hair and possibly balding, clean shaven, with blue eyes. He was last seen wearing a grey beany and a plaid shirt. He left the scene southbound. An ATL was issued but the suspect has not been located.
Involved Vehicles
942MHN DODG PRM Blue, dark Damaged; Theft from
585FZZ VOLK GTI Gray Damaged; Theft from
1AZG631 SUBA FOR Blue Damaged; Theft from
Involved Property: No
SP21056875 03/06/2021 15:12 Officer #53134 KOLACZ, BRYAN
Theft
Location 101, Mile post 125.3 125.3 SB, LINCOLN OR USA
Narrative Summary
A white Hyundai Santa Fe was parked near milepost 125.3 on US-101 southbound, adjacent to Fogarty Creek State Park. The occupants got out between 1 pm to 3 pm and spent time on the beach. When they came back a door was ajar and a purse and a jacket had been stolen.
Involved Vehicles
526KPV HYUN SFE White Theft from
Involved Property: No
SP21058236 03/07/2021 21:55 Officer #55167 WERTZ, DAVID
Traffic Crimes – All Except DUII
Location NW 6TH ST and NW HIGH ST, NEWPORT OR USA 97365
Narrative Summary
On 3/7/21 at approximately 9:55 pm I conducted a routine traffic stop with a white Dodge van (352FWH) near the intersection of NW 6th St and NW High St in Newport. The driver had no identification and admitted he was suspended. A check of the driver’s status showed he was suspended at a misdemeanor level and the vehicle was not insured. The driver was cited and released for Driving While Suspended Misdemeanor.
Involved Parties
Arrested; Charged; Citation/warning issued to; Driver MAYER, JOSEPH N M 42 NEWPORT Oregon
| Charge Section | Description | Charge/Div Date | Status | Disp/Court Date | Notes |
| 811.182 | Driving While Suspended or Revoked – Misdemeanor | 03/07/2021 | Cleared by Arrest (OSP) | 03/22/2021 | Off. date: 03/07/2021 |
Involved Vehicles
352FWH DODG VAN White Used to commit crime
Driver: MAYER, JOSEPH N M 42 NEWPORT Oregon
Involved Property: No
SP21058262 03/07/2021 22:41 Officer #55167 WERTZ, DAVID
DUII – Alcohol
Location 101, Mile post 142 142 SB, NEWPORT, LINCOLN OR USA
Narrative Summary
On 3/7/21 at approximately 10:41 pm I conducted a routine traffic stop with a white Toyota Tundra (824KSV) on US 101 near mile post 142. Upon contacting the driver I observed he exhibited signs of impairment, admitted to recently drinking alcohol and told me he was returning to his hotel from the Sand Bar Tavern. The driver consented to and performed poorly on SFST’s. He was taken into custody and transported to Lincoln County Jail where he consented to a breath test rendering a result of 0.14% BAC. Passengers in the vehicle arranged for the vehicle to be towed by Rowley’s Towing.
Involved Parties
Arrested; Charged; Citation/warning issued to; Driver GARZA, JESUS ANTONIO M 39 SALEM Oregon
| Charge Section | Description | Charge/Div Date | Status | Disp/Court Date | Notes |
| 813.010 | DUII – Alcohol | 03/07/2021 | Cleared by Arrest (OSP) | 03/22/2021 | Off. date: 03/07/2021 |
Involved Vehicles
824KSV TOYT TUN White Used to commit crime
Driver: GARZA, JESUS ANTONIO M 39 SALEM Oregon
Involved Property: No
SP21058409 03/08/2021 07:47 Officer #50607 TUCKER, BRIAN
Criminal Mischief
Location 14145 18 HWY, Mile post 14 14, OTIS, LINCOLN OR USA
Narrative Summary
***LOG ONLY*** On 03/08/21 at approximately 0800 hrs, Oregon State Police responded to a report of criminal mischief on SR-18 around milepost 14. ODOT employees returned to equipment left roadside over the weekend and found (2) vehicles with broken out windows. Nothing was taken from either piece of equipment. Photographs taken and case # provided.