The following reports are taken directly from the Oregon State Police Logs. All individuals charged are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

June 29, 2026 – Citation – Crime – U.S. Highway 101 near Milepost 115, Lincoln City, Lincoln County

A vehicle travelling southbound on US-101 near milepost 115 failed to yield to a pedestrian in a lit crosswalk. OSP investigated and found the driver was DWS and uninsured. The driver was cited and released. The vehicle owner retrieved the vehicle.

Involved parties: SCROGGINS, ADAM BUSTER (driver/suspect, 53M, Amity). Involved vehicles: 428NSW SUZISAM Blue, dark (citation/warning). Charges (Cleared by Arrest – OSP): 811.182 Driving while Suspended or Revoked (DWS) – Misdemeanor.

June 29, 2026 – DUII – Alcohol – U.S. Highway 101 near Milepost 104, Lincoln County

While driving on US-101 near milepost 104, an oncoming vehicle almost struck an OSP patrol car. OSP investigated, the driver performed SFSTs, was arrested for DUII, and provided a breath sample. The vehicle was towed.

Involved parties: FICKAS, JORDAN ELAINE (driver/suspect, 32F). Involved vehicles: BKP7123 NISS SENTRA Beige (towed by Car Care Tow Pro, Lincoln City; community caretaking/impound). Involved property: Yes (investigative). Charges (Cleared by Arrest – OSP): 813.010 DUII – Intoxicants; 811.140 Reckless Driving.

June 30, 2026 – Crash – Non-injury – U.S. Highway 101 near Milepost 127, Depoe Bay, Lincoln County

E-crash: A driver attempted an unsignalled lane change on US-101 near milepost 127, struck the vehicle to the right, then overcorrected left and unintentionally accelerated into an unoccupied parked vehicle, pushing it onto the sidewalk and against a rock wall. No injuries. Two vehicles were towed privately; one drove away.

Involved parties: CAIZZA, SAMANTHA LYNETTE (driver, 46F); CLOUD, MARILYN ANN (passenger, 80F); KOWARKO, CHRIS (witness, 51M); LOOMIS, NATHANIEL WILLIAM (vehicle owner, 45M); TOMLIN, KATHYLEEN (driver, 72F). Involved vehicles: 606PQA NISS ALT Black (damaged); 909PNK TOYT RAV Green (damaged); R000LU9 HOND ODY Blue (damaged).

June 30, 2026 – Disturbance, General – 3400 U.S. Highway 101, Depoe Bay, Lincoln County

OSP investigated a domestic dispute. All involved were interviewed; no charges were pressed.

Involved parties: DOWTY, CLAUDIA PATRICIA (parent, 47F); RAMIREZ, NATALIE MARIE (complainant, 22F); WILKINSON, TRISTAN (other, 26M).

July 1, 2026 – FW – Commercial Fish – Newport, Lincoln County

NOAA referral: An OSP fish and wildlife trooper contacted a commercial fisherman regarding taking and possessing commercially caught groundfish within the EEZ without an active vessel monitoring system. The fisherman was interviewed and information forwarded to NOAA law enforcement.

Involved parties: BASINGER, BRANDON JAMES (suspect, 29M, Newport). Involved vehicles: 912634 (mentioned).

July 1, 2026 – Crash – Non-injury – State Route 18 near Milepost 6, Otis, Lincoln County

E-crash: Two-vehicle crash on SR-18 involving a bronze Cadillac Escalade and a white Kia Forte. The Kia was towed by Lincoln City Towing; the Escalade was towed by AAA.

Involved parties: MILLER, ALLISON TAYLOR (driver, 30F, Dallas); JUVENILE (driver, 15M, Otis). Involved vehicles: 178JRU KIA FRT White (damaged, towed by Lincoln City Towing); 114KYV CADI ESC Bronze (damaged, towed by AAA).

July 2, 2026 – Crash – Non-injury – U.S. Highway 101 near Milepost 131, Lincoln County

Two-vehicle crash: Unit #1 attempted to enter US-101 from Otter Crest Loop and was struck by southbound Unit #2. The operator of Unit #1 was transported to the hospital by ambulance. Both vehicles were towed by Coast Towing.

Involved parties: ATCHLEY JR, CURTIS RAY (driver, 60M, Otis); TESKE, SANDRA LOU (driver, 82F, Hillsboro). Involved vehicles: 884GNT HYUN ELN Red (towed); 499NUR CHEV C15 Black (involved in crash, towed).

July 2, 2026 – Crash – Injury – State Route 18 near Milepost 5, Otis, Lincoln County

Two-vehicle injury crash on SR-18. Unit #1 (behind Unit #2) could not stop in time after another vehicle passed, struck Unit #2, then went over an embankment and rolled onto its left side. Unit #2 was damaged but drivable and left the scene under its own power. Unit #1 was towed by Menefee Towing. Operator #1 arranged private transport from the scene.

Involved parties: EMMERT, STANLEY KEITH (driver, 79M, Salem); EMMERT, THERESE LORETTA (passenger, 78F, Salem); SEXTON, WILLIAM LEONARD (complainant, 59M, South Beach); THOMPSON, CORY JAMES (driver, 38M, Newport). Involved vehicles: 964PLB GMC YUK Black (damaged, towed by Menefee); 459JQN TOYT CAM Silver/Aluminum (damaged).

July 2, 2026 – Recovered Property – 52 NE 73rd Street, Newport, Lincoln County

Gary Biles dropped off ammunition at the OSP Newport Command Office for destruction.

Involved parties: BILES, GARY ALLEN (property owner, 61M, Waldport).

July 3, 2026 – Crash – Non-injury – U.S. Highway 101 near Milepost 164, Yachats, Lincoln County

E-crash: Single-vehicle crash on US-101 near MP 164 involving a white Subaru Impala. The driver reported no injuries; the vehicle was towed by Roger’s Towing.

Involved parties: REEVES, NICHOLAS ADAM (driver, 42M). Involved vehicles: 418QXC SUBA IMP White (damaged).

July 3, 2026 – Impound Vehicle – NW 8th Street and NW Nye Street, Newport, Lincoln County

A vehicle was stopped for traffic violations. The driver was found to be DWS and uninsured. The vehicle was towed for SB780 impound by Rowley’s Towing; the driver received several violation citations.

Involved parties: SAPPINGTON, JOSEPH KELLEY (driver, 55M, Eddyville). Involved vehicles: 637NNP MAZD B30 Black (towed by Rowley’s Towing, South Beach; impound 780).

July 3–4, 2026 – DUII – Alcohol – NW 11th Street and NW Spring Street, Newport, Lincoln County

On July 3 at approximately 2337 hours, an OSP trooper pulled over a Honda Ridgeline for expired tags while northbound on NW Spring Street. The driver was later determined to be DUII and arrested at approximately 0001 hours on July 4.

Involved parties: BRUNS, PARKER RODES (driver/suspect, 31M, West Linn); UNKNOWN, UNKNOWN (victim). Involved vehicles: 355JGS HOND RGL Silver/Aluminum (mentioned). Charges (Cleared by Arrest – OSP): 813.010 DUII – Intoxicants; 163.195 Reckless Endangering Person (victim: UNKNOWN, UNKNOWN).

July 5, 2026 – DUII – Alcohol and Controlled Substances – U.S. Highway 101 near Milepost 142, Lincoln County

On July 5 at approximately 0041 hours, OSP initiated a traffic stop near MP 142 on US-101 with a blue Subaru Outback. The driver was found to be driving under the influence and arrested.

Involved parties: MURPHY, JOSEPH NELSON (driver/suspect, 51M, South Beach). Involved vehicles: 527GJF SUBA OUT Blue, dark (mentioned; towed by Rowley’s; impound 780). Charges (Cleared by Arrest – OSP): 813.010 DUII – Intoxicants and Controlled Substance; 811.140 Reckless Driving.

July 5, 2026 – Found Property – U.S. Highway 101, Milepost 126, Lincoln County

Not a crash (“iPhone Crash”). An iPhone was found at MP 126 on US-101 and is being stored as found property.