Oregon State Police/Newport activity log July 2-4

SP20182581 07/02/2020 17:17 Officer #50607 TUCKER, BRIAN
DUII – Alcohol
Location NE 101 HWY and NE LILLIAN LN,
Narrative Summary
On 07/02/20 at approximately 5:17 PM, Oregon State Police responded to an active driving complaint traveling northbound on US-101 around milepost 131. Complainant reported Vehicle #1 (grey Encore) failing to drive within its lane of travel, almost hitting oncoming traffic. Oregon State Police initiated a traffic stop of the Encore on US-101 around milepost 128. Upon contact, the driver displayed several indicators of impairment, consented to and subsequently performed poorly on SFST’s. Driver was arrested for DUII-Alcohol and was transported to Lincoln County Jail where the driver consented to take a voluntary breath test which yielded a .21% blood alcohol content (BAC). Driver was cited and released for ORS 813.010 DUII-Alcohol.

Involved Parties

Complainant NELSON, MELANIE ANN F 53 LINCOLN CITY Oregon
Arrested; Charged; Driver PRESTON, HELEN JEANNINE F 72 NEOTSU Oregon

Involved Vehicles

175KAX BUIC ECR Gray 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: PRESTON, HELEN JEANNINE F 72 NEOTSU Oregon

Involved Property: No

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SP20182905 07/02/2020 21:51 Officer #53134 KOLACZ, BRYAN
DUII – Alcohol
Location 101 and SE 118TH ST, OR USA
Narrative Summary
The suspect was driving southbound in his Dodge truck where he went off onto the shoulder and had appeared to have crashed. During contact at the scene it ended up not being a reportable crash but the driver showed signs of impairment. After voluntary field sobriety tests the driver was arrested for DUII and transported to the Lincoln County Jail where he provided a valid breath sample indicating a 0.23% BAC. The driver was cited in lieu of custody for DUII and Reckless Driving and given a courtesy ride afterwards.

Involved Parties

Arrested; Charged; Driver RATLIFF, JAMES LESTER M 32 SEAL ROCK Oregon

Police Officer – outside agency TUGWELL, CHRIS

Involved Vehicles

892KEQ DODG DAK Red Involved in crash; Used to commit crime

Involved Property: No

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SP20184609 07/04/2020 07:09 Officer #41617 ESKRIDGE, BRIAN
Crash – Injury
Location 34 HWY, Mile post 11 WB, LINCOLN OR USA
Narrative Summary
eCrash – On 7/3/20 at approximately 6PM a westbound vehicle left the roadway near milepost 11 of Highway 34 in Tidewater, Oregon. The vehicle left the roadway on the westbound shoulder and began to rotate counterclockwise. The vehicle re-entered the roadway and continued rotating and skidded off the eastbound shoulder. The vehicle was pulling a trailer loaded with a kayak and mountain bike. The trailer became dislodged and came to rest in a tree. The vehicle continued down a hundred foot embankment knocking down several large trees. The vehicle was littered with numerous alcoholic beverages. Vehicle crash was not reported until 7AM of 7/4/20. Driver was not on scene. Driver returned to the scene approximately 14 hours later. Driver had a small abrasion on the right ear and some scratches on his right leg. Driver told me he swerved to avoid an oncoming vehicle in his lane. Owner arranged for own tow.

Involved Parties

Driver JONES, TIMOTHY LLOYD F 47 PORTLAND Oregon

Involved Vehicles

990FVW DODG CAL Silver/Aluminum Damaged; Involved in crash

Driver: JONES, TIMOTHY LLOYD F 47 PORTLAND Oregon

Involved Property: No

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SP20184739 07/04/2020 09:59 Officer #57483 GRAVES, QUINTEN
Crash – Non-injury
Location 101, Mile post 162 162 NB, LINCOLN OR USA
Narrative Summary
**E-CRASH ONLY** Vehicle #1 (Gold Mercedes) was attempting to cross the highway when it pulled directly in the path of Vehicle #2 (Blue Subaru). Both vehicles attempted to avoid the collision but were unsuccessful. The operator of Vehicle #1 was issued a violation citation for Fail to Yield Right of Way When Entering a Highway. Both vehicles were towed by Rowley’s Towing.

Involved Parties

Passenger ANDERSON, DEE FRANCES F 69 EUGENE Oregon
Juvenile; Passenger *JUVENILE* F 8 YACHATS Oregon
Driver CAHN, TRACY F 46 YACHATS Oregon
Citation/warning issued to; Driver COON, JODI EUGENE M 68 EUGENE Oregon

Involved Vehicles

365MFF MERZ MC Gold Damaged; 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: COON, JODI EUGENE M 68 EUGENE Oregon

SUBA OUT Black Damaged; 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: CAHN, TRACY F 46 YACHATS Oregon

Involved Property: No

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SP20185379 07/04/2020 17:40 Officer #53134 KOLACZ, BRYAN
Police Officer Hold
Location 101, Mile post 164 164 SB, YACHATS, OR USA
Narrative Summary
Oregon State Police were told a man had been running down highway 101 near Yachats. He continued doing so until Yachats ambulance members, ODOT Incident Response, and local security were able to hold the subject until Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office arrived, along with OSP. The male was arrested under Peace Officer Hold standards. With the assistance from Yachats ambulance the male was transported on my Peace Officer Hold to Samaritan Pacific Communities Hospital in Newport for care. While there I had spoken to his grandfather and father. The father was en route to the hospital.

Involved Parties

Arrested; Charged BACKANEN, CAEDEN PIERCE M 23

Parent BACKANEN, GARY EDWIN M 55
Police Officer – outside agency DUNTEMAN, JACK M
Medical personnel; Witness STAFFORD, ERIC PAXTON M 47

Involved Vehicles

Involved Property: No

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SP20185657 07/04/2020 21:26 Officer #55167 WERTZ, DAVID
Assault
Location 34, Mile post 9.5 9.5 WB, OR USA
Narrative Summary
On 7/4/20 at approximately 9:26 pm I was dispatched to investigate a vehicle versus pedestrian crash which occurred on SR 34 near milepost 9. When I arrived at the scene I located two involved males associated with a Chevy Silverado also at the scene. One male was transported via Life Flight helicopter to Sacred Heart Riverbend Hospital with life threatening injuries. The second male admitted he was the driver of the Silverado. He was exhibiting several signs of impairment. He consented to and performed poorly on SFST’s and was taken into custody for DUII. Further investigation revealed the two vehicle occupants were father and son who had been involved in a physical altercation while driving. The son, after stopping to allow the father to exit the vehicle, struck his father with the truck. He then exited the vehicle and further physically assaulted the father. The driver was lodged in Lincoln County Jail and charged with Attempted Murderer in the Second Degree, Assault I, Assault II, Assault III and DUII – Alcohol.

Involved Parties

Complainant
Fire personnel – outside agency CARSKADON, ROBERT KURT M 68
Mentioned CRAVER, CHELSIE F 26 TOLEDO Oregon
Complainant; Witness FOWLER, BRYAN GEORGE M 48
Mentioned LEONARD, APRIL F 23 YACHATS Oregon
Arrested; Charged; Driver; Other involved person LEONARD, BRANDY COLLINS M 26 WALDPORT Oregon

Parent; Passenger; Victim LEONARD, BRANDY COLLINS M 47 TOLEDO Oregon
Mentioned LEONARD, RACHELLE L F 43 TOLEDO Oregon

Involved Vehicles

550JTU CHEV SLV Silver/Aluminum Evidence; Towed; Used as weapon; Used to commit crime Towed by: AA ROWLEY TOWING (3228 SE FERRY SLIP RD, NEWPORT, LINCOLN OR USA (Beat: NPO, Region: NWR) (Landline) (541) 265-2322 ) Reason: Evidence

Driver: LEONARD, BRANDY COLLINS M 26 WALDPORT Oregon

Involved Property: No