At around 12:40 a.m. Aug. 9, 2026, Newport Police arrested Shataha Rae Beggs, 19 of Siletz, after she attempted to elude police.

The event started when a Newport officer observed a 2000 Toyota Camry with no license plates traveling through Newport at a high rate of speed. The officer attempted to conduct a traffic stop and as they did, the vehicle failed to yield and continued driving. The vehicle turned eastbound on U.S. Highway 20, running through a red light at the intersection at a high rate of speed. Newport officers and deputies from the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office pursued the vehicle eastbound on Hwy 20 towards Toledo as the vehicle reached speeds around 90 mph and was passing slower moving vehicles.

A Toledo Police Department officer responded to assist and effectively deployed spike strips near the Hwy 20/Business Hwy 20 West Junction, disabling the front passenger tire of the vehicle. The vehicle continued driving into the city of Toledo, even as one of its tires deflated. The vehicle ultimately was disabled and came to a stop on SE Butler Bridge near SE East Slope, and Beggs and two other occupants of the vehicle were detained.

Officers observed evidence that Beggs was impaired. Officers located a usable quantity of cocaine and a loaded handgun concealed underneath the driver’s seat.

Beggs was arrested at the scene and lodged in Lincoln County for the following charges:

• Reckless Driving
• Recklessly Endangering Another Person
• Attempting to Elude Police Officer (Felony)
• Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants
• Unlawful Possession of Firearm
• Unlawful Possession of Cocaine

The incident remains under investigation. If you have any information regarding this case, please contact Officer Mangum of the Newport Police Department at 541-574-3348. The Newport Police Tip Line is available at 541-574-5455, or Text-a-Tip at 541-270-1856 or [email protected].