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.

• Jan. 30: Disorderly Conduct on US-101 near Milepost 167, Lincoln County; a hitchhiker was reported naked from the waist down and fondling himself, actions confirmed upon contact, arrested and lodged in jail, vehicle towed due to valuables inside. Involved: Douglas Stuart Ide, 66; witness Dennis Joseph Rupp, 69; complainant Garrett M. Brawdy. Officer: David Peterson.
• Jan. 30: Warrant Arrest on US-101 near Milepost 150.5, Lincoln County; driver crashed into a ditch causing property damage and fled, later apprehended in woods with felony parole warrant and suspended license, lodged in jail with added charges. Involved: Rachael Justine Moore, 55. Officer: David Peterson.
• Jan. 31: Crash – Non-injury on US-101 near Milepost 150.5, Lincoln County; vehicle crossed lanes into ditch and rolled onto side, log only, towed from scene. Involved: Dawn Marie Backman, 47, of Newport. Officer: David Peterson.
• Jan. 31: DUII – Controlled Substance on US-101 near Milepost 151, Seal Rock; response to driving complaint on silver Subaru, driver arrested for DUII and related charges, towed from scene. Involved: Jessica Gwendolyn Thomason, 54, of Eugene; witnesses Echo Pauline Morse, 39, of Newport; Joshua Brian Winton, 48, of South Beach; Sara Kimberly Winton, 40, of Newport; victim Unknown. Officer: Alexander Munsee.
• Feb. 2: Fire Investigation – Undetermined on US-101 near Milepost 130 NB, Depot Bay; white Dodge pickup towing trailer caught fire in engine for unknown reason, fire contained to cab, both towed from scene. Involved: Joseph Emmanuel Winn, 37. Officer: Joey Pollard.
• Feb. 2: Impound Vehicle on US-101 near Milepost 125 NB, Lincoln County; vehicle impounded after traffic stop revealed it was uninsured. Involved: Precious Esther Marnea Mabon, 42, of Depoe Bay. Officer: Douglas Honse.
• Feb. 3: DUII on US-101 near Milepost 111 NB, Lincoln County; traffic stop investigation found driver impaired, charged with DUII, DWS-misdemeanor, and PCS-methamphetamine, lodged in jail, vehicle towed. Involved: Donna Rae Danielson, 59. Officer: Joey Pollard.
• Feb. 3: Citation – Crime in Lincoln County; stop for improper registration display revealed expired registration, misdemeanor suspended license for refusing breath test, no ignition interlock, and uninsured, cited and released. Involved: Kiri Anne Haight, 36, of Grande Ronde. Officer: Gregory Plummer.
• Feb. 4: Warrant Arrest on US-101 near Milepost 141, Lincoln County; traffic stop revealed warrant, arrested and lodged, cited for DWS, vehicle towed. Involved: Norman Jacques Brown, 25. Officer: David Peterson.
• Feb. 4: DUII – Controlled Substance on US-101 near Milepost 140 NB, Lincoln County; traffic stop for violation, driver impaired by methamphetamine, possessed drugs and paraphernalia, arrested after SFSTs, vehicle towed. Involved: Michael Paul Richardson, 48, of Newport; passenger Emily Anne Richardson, 56. Officer: David Wertz.
• Feb. 5: Crash – Injury at US-101 and SR-18 intersection, Lincoln County; e-crash only, motorcycle slid off roadway while taking on-ramp, driver had amnesia, transported to hospital. Involved: Gary Benjamin Keefer, 63; Stephen Michael Sagmiller, 69, of Salem. Officer: Gavin Moody.
• Feb. 8: DUII – Alcohol and Controlled Substances on SR-20 near Milepost 8 EB, Lincoln County; vehicle crashed into driveway blackberries, driver passed out and impaired with .18% BAC after warrant for breath/blood, arrested and towed. Involved: Justin Allen Doyle, 36, of Eddyville; police officer Jeremiah M. Mangum; medical personnel Veronica F. Martinez. Officer: David Wertz.
• Feb. 8: Fish & Wildlife – Hunting in Lincoln County; 65-year-old male and 15-year-old juvenile son shot cow elk on public land that fell on private property without permission, juvenile lacked 2026 license/registration, investigation ongoing for landowner contact. Involved: Suspects Stephen Douglas Huhn, 65, of Eddyville; juvenile male, 15, of Eddyville; victim David James Capri, 67, of Newport. Officer: Trenton Davis.
• Feb. 9: Impound Vehicle at US-101 and SE 14th St, Lincoln City; traffic stop on Mazda pickup, driver cited for DWS, failure to register, and no insurance, vehicle towed and impounded. Involved: Kenneth Richard Salet, 34, of Otis; passenger Brent Perterson, 44. Officer: Douglas Honse.
• Feb. 10: Disorderly Conduct on US-101 near Milepost 151, Seal Rock; person arrested for disorderly conduct II and DUII, vehicle towed and impounded. Involved: Timotthy Wallace Schmelzer, 63. Officer: Douglas Honse.
• Feb. 10: Crash – Injury at US-101 and NE 100th Dr, Newport; two-vehicle collision, northbound SUV experienced medical event, crossed lanes and sideswiped southbound van with trailer, both off shoulder, drivers transported to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, both towed. Involved: Lynda Marie De Sautel, 60, of Neskowin; Austin W. Leroux, 47, of Dayton. Officer: David Wertz.