Oregon State Police/Newport activity log for Jan. 2-4

OREGON STATE POLICE

DAILY MEDIA/DESK LOG

SP21026651 02/02/2021 07:24 Officer #44704 KATSIKIS, KELLY
DUII – Controlled Substance
Location
Narrative Summary
I responded to the Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital to investigate a single vehicle crash that occurred on SR-18 near milepost 7. The driver and sole occupant was transported via ambulance prior to my arrival and was receiving emergency medical care upon my arrival in the emergency room. An investigation revealed the operator was impaired at the time of the crash and he was arrested for DUII/CS. The driver consented to provide blood and urine via Implied Consent. Additionally, the driver received a criminal citation for unlawful possession of more than 2 grams of methamphetamine. The vehicle was towed from the scene.

Involved Parties

Other involved person
Arrested; Charged; Citation/warning issued to; Driver MYRICK, RAY EUGENE M 56

Charge Section Description Charge/Div Date Status Disp/Court Date Notes
813.010 DUII – Controlled Substances 02/02/2021 Cleared by Arrest (OSP) Off. date: 02/02/2021
475.894 Possession of Methamphetamine – 2 g or More 02/02/2021 Cleared by Arrest (OSP) Off. date: 02/02/2021

Involved Vehicles

Other

Involved Property: Yes Property Types: Investigative property, Drug

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SP21027045 02/02/2021 16:30 Officer #55167 WERTZ, DAVID
DUII – Alcohol
Location 101, Mile post 135 135 SB, LINCOLN OR
Narrative Summary
On 2/2/21 at approximately 4:30 pm I was dispatched to a driving complaint of a silver Subaru bearing California plate 8LNX001 southbound on US 101 through Depoe Bay. I located this vehicle southbound near milepost 135 and stopped the vehicle after observing it fail to maintain its lane. Upon contact the driver exhibited signs of impairment and smelled of alcohol. The driver consented to and performed poorly on SFST’s. She was taken into custody for DUII. During a vehicle search an open container of whiskey was located under the passenger seat. The driver was transported to Lincoln County Jail where she consented to a breath test rendering a result of .17% BAC. The driver was cited and released for DUII – Alcohol and Reckless Driving. The vehicle was towed from the scene by Rowley’s Towing.

Involved Parties

Complainant
Police Officer – outside agency DUNTEMAN, JACK M
Arrested; Charged; Citation/warning issued to; Driver GOMEZ, JENNIFER LYNN F 38

Charge Section Description Charge/Div Date Status Disp/Court Date Notes
813.010 DUII – Alcohol 02/02/2021 Cleared by Arrest (OSP) 02/22/2021 Off. date: 02/02/2021
811.140 Reckless Driving 02/02/2021 Cleared by Arrest (OSP) 02/22/2021 Off. date: 02/02/2021

Involved Vehicles

8LNX001 SUBA OUT Silver/Aluminum 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: Incident to arrest

Driver: GOMEZ, JENNIFER LYNN F 38

Involved Property: No

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SP21027206 02/02/2021 20:54 Officer #55167 WERTZ, DAVID
DUII – Alcohol
Location 101, Mile post 138 138 NB, LINCOLN OR USA
Narrative Summary
On 2/2/21 at approximately 8:54 pm I assisted Newport Police to locate an intoxicated male in the parking lot of the Little Creek Apartments. A named complainant reported the male had driven to the apartments and appeared intoxicated. I located the described vehicle, a red Dodge truck (397MCR), and found the male was seated inside with the vehicle running. Upon contact with the driver he appeared extremely intoxicated and smelled strongly of alcohol. The driver admitted he drove to the location and stated he had no alcohol to drink since leaving his residence in central Newport. The driver consented to and performed poorly on SFST’s. The driver was taken into custody and transported to Lincoln County Jail where he consented to a breath test, rendering a result of .31% BAC. The driver was cited and released for DUII – Alcohol.

Involved Parties

Police Officer – outside agency LEKAS, TOM M 49
Arrested; Charged; Driver WARD, BRENDAN MICHAEL M 32

Charge Section Description Charge/Div Date Status Disp/Court Date Notes
813.010 DUII – Alcohol 02/02/2021 Cleared by Arrest (OSP) 02/22/2021 Off. date: 02/02/2021

Involved Vehicles

397MCR DODG 150 Red Mentioned; Used to commit crime

Driver: WARD, BRENDAN MICHAEL M 32

Involved Property: No

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SP21027346 02/03/2021 04:38 Officer #53141 SEVERSON, SCOTT
DUII – Alcohol
Location 20 HWY, Mile post 28 28 WB, LINCOLN OR USA
Narrative Summary
On 2/3/21 at approximately 445AM I was called out to a crash near milepost 28 of US Highway 20, east of Eddyville, Oregon. A westbound vehicle had crashed off of the eastbound shoulder. The driver was evaluated and refused any medical treatment. The driver admitted to consuming whiskey and told me she would fail field sobriety tests. Subject showed signs of impairment and was taken into custody. Subject was transported to Lincoln County Jail and provided a breath sample measuring a .24% BAC. Subject was cited and released for DUI Alcohol. Coast Towing recovered the vehicle.

Involved Parties

Arrested; Charged; Driver RODRIGUEZ, LETISIA LUIS F 34

Charge Section Description Charge/Div Date Status Disp/Court Date Notes
813.010 DUII – Alcohol 02/03/2021 Pending Off. date: 02/03/2021

Involved Vehicles

DODG CAL Orange Involved in crash; Towed Towed by: COAST TOWING (110 NW 55TH ST, NEWPORT, LINCOLN OR USA 97365 (Beat: NPO, Region: NWR) (Landline) (541) 563-7500 ) Reason: Incident to arrest

Involved Property: No

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SP21027465 02/03/2021 08:09 Officer #44704 KATSIKIS, KELLY
Crash – Non-injury
Location SR-34, Mile post 3 3, Lincoln USA
Narrative Summary
ecrash only: A two vehicle non-injury crash occurred on SR34 near milepost 3 when the driver of a blue 2000 Honda Civic tried to turn left into the driveway of King Silver RV Park and Marina and struck a blue 1995 Jeep Cherokee in the driver door area. The driver of the Cherokee stated he saw the driver of the Honda slowing and signaling a left turn across his lane and then he just pulled directly in front of him. The Cherokee skidded and slid sideways and the Honda struck it. The driver of the Honda stated he was slowing to turn and looking at his speedometer to make sure he was slow enough to turn and when he turned the other vehicle was right there. Both vehicles were towed from the scene due to damage. The driver of the Honda was cited for dangerous left turn.

Involved Parties

Citation/warning issued to; Driver BERNAL, ROBERT ABENENCIO M 32 WALDPORT Oregon
Driver HYATT, JEREMY WALTER M 32 TIDEWATER Oregon

Involved Vehicles

XLL017 HOND ACC Blue Involved in crash

Driver: BERNAL, ROBERT ABENENCIO M 32 WALDPORT Oregon

132HLR JEP CHRK Green Involved in crash

Driver: HYATT, JEREMY WALTER M 32 TIDEWATER Oregon

Involved Property: No

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SP21028047 02/03/2021 18:38 Officer #53134 KOLACZ, BRYAN
Crash – Injury
Location 101 and 229,
Narrative Summary
E-Crash: A Subaru Legacy was stopped at the intersection of Siletz Highway and US-101. The driver of the Subaru proceeded to take a left turn onto US-101 in front of a northbound traveling Acura MDX SUV. The vehicles crashed and the Subaru came to a complete stop in the southbound lane of travel. One to two minutes later a southbound traveling Ford Van was unable to see the disabled Subaru and crashed into it while it was unoccupied, except for the driver’s dog whom survived. The Subaru was towed by Car Care. The Ford and Acura were towed by Rowley’s Towing. The driver of the Ford, the driver of the Acura, and the passenger of the Acura were transported by ambulance to Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital to be treated. The driver of the Subaru was issued a citation for failing to obey a traffic control device (not yielding the right of way).

Involved Parties

Driver MILLER, STEVEN WAYNE M 55 TOLEDO Oregon
Driver NEVIN, GWEN E F 49 BEAVERTON Oregon
Passenger *JUVENILE* F 11 BEAVERTON Oregon
Driver SCHRANTZ, ZACHARY M M 31

Involved Vehicles

064KZG SUBA LEG Black Involved in crash; Towed Towed by: CAR CARE SPECIALIST (2185 101 HWY, LINCOLN CITY, LINCOLN OR USA 97367 (Beat: NPO, Region: NWR) (Landline) (541) 996-6099 ) Reason: Involved in crash

Driver: SCHRANTZ, ZACHARY M M 31

224LHW FORD VN White Involved in crash; Towed 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: MILLER, STEVEN WAYNE M 55 TOLEDO Oregon

WC47168 ACUR MDX Gray Involved in crash; Towed 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: NEVIN, GWEN E F 49 BEAVERTON Oregon

Involved Property: No

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SP21028463 02/04/2021 09:47 Officer #53141 SEVERSON, SCOTT
UUMV
Location LINCOLN OR USA
Narrative Summary
On 2/4/21 a complainant reported her vehicle stolen by an ex-acquaintance from Beverly Beach State Park. Suspect reportedly has own set of keys and previous permission to use the vehicle. Complainant would like to report vehicle stolen but is not the registered owner. Need more information and complainant has not attempted to follow up with me. Case status on pause.

Involved Parties

Complainant FRANKLIN, STACIA MARIE F 30 MCMINNVILLE Oregon

Involved Vehicles

YKY749 CHEV MOC Silver/Aluminum Mentioned

Involved Property: No

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SP21028512 02/04/2021 11:00 Officer #53141 SEVERSON, SCOTT
Theft
Location OTTER ROCK, LINCOLN OR USA 97369
Narrative Summary
On 2/4/21 at approximately 9AM a vehicle was targeted and window broken while parked at Devil’s Punch Bowl State Park. Owner reported a black Patagonia jacket and air pods were stolen. Owner was provided a case number and is sending photos.

Involved Parties

Victim ANDERSON, CHRISTOPHER STEVEN M 23 OREGON CITY Oregon

Involved Vehicles

E756UH HYUN TIB Mentioned; Targeted vehicle

Involved Property: No

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SP21028532 02/04/2021 11:23 Officer #53141 SEVERSON, SCOTT
Crash – Non-injury
Location 229, Mile post 9, LINCOLN OR USA
Narrative Summary
eCrash – On 2/4/21 at approximately 10:45AM a southbound white pickup left the roadway for an unknown reason and crashed into a tree on the southbound shoulder. Vehicle came to rest facing south with substantial front end damage. Vehicle owner arranging for tow truck service. ODOT assisted at the scene. No injuries were reported.

Involved Parties

Driver *JUVENILE* M 16 TILLAMOOK Oregon

Involved Vehicles

481LTF DODG RAM White Damaged; Involved in crash

Driver: *JUVENILE* M 16 TILLAMOOK Oregon

Involved Property: No

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