True Stories of the Oregon State Police

The following reports are taken from the Daily Log of the Oregon State Police. All individuals charged with infractions or crimes are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

• Dec. 16: Towed Vehicle (Abandoned/Hazard) on US-101 Near Milepost 123 (Northbound), A red Pontiac Grand Am was towed as abandoned by Menefee’s Welding Repair and Towing after being tagged for over 24 hours. No involved parties listed. Officer: Kelly Katsikis.
• Dec. 16: Non-Injury Crash on Highway 20 Near Milepost 34, A tan Jeep Grand Cherokee was involved in a single-vehicle rollover; driver uninjured and arranged own tow. Driver Jacob Tyler Ellingsen, 42. Officer: Trenton Davis.
• Dec. 17: Traffic Crimes (Driving While Suspended – Misdemeanor) at US-20 and Bay Blvd (Toledo), A silver Dodge Avenger was stopped; driver found criminally suspended, cited and released, vehicle released to licensed driver. Mentioned Jacqueline Jo Burget, 60, of Siletz; arrested, charged, cited, driver, and vehicle owner Leland Wayne Wallace, 52, of Newport. Officer: Nathan Goodey Brooks.
• Dec. 18: Injury Crash on SR-34 Near Milepost 9 (Eastbound), A silver Honda CR-V was crushed by a falling tree in the roadway; driver transported to hospital by Pacific West, vehicle towed by Rowley’s Towing. Driver Seamus Micah Tayman, 21, of Lebanon. Officer: Gavin Moody.
• Dec. 19: DUII Arrest (Alcohol and Controlled Substances) on SR-229 Near Milepost 19 (Siletz), A black BMW 5 Series was stopped after report of possible impaired driver; located with assistance from Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office and arrested for DUII (ORS 813.010) and Contempt of Court (ORS 033.045). Police officer (outside agency) Travis William Iverson, of Newport; arrested, charged, cited, driver, and suspect Epica Joann Preuitt, female, of Crawfordsville. Officer: Gavin Moody.
• Dec. 19: DUII Arrest (Controlled Substance) at N US-101 and NE 12th St (Newport), A white Ford Expedition was stopped; driver found impaired and arrested for DUII (ORS 813.010). Arrested, charged, cited, driver, and suspect Mariano Chavez, male, of Newport. Officer: Alexander Munsee.
• Dec. 20: Non-Injury Crash on SR-18 Near Milepost 1 (Westbound, Otis), A Honda CR-V was involved in a single-vehicle crash; driver left scene prior to arrival, vehicle towed by Car Care Tow Pro. Complainant. Officer: Gavin Moody.