Oregon State Police/Newport: Activity log March 6-10

OREGON STATE POLICE

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SP20071267 03/06/2020 14:36 Officer #53141 SEVERSON, SCOTT
Crash – Non-injury
Location 101, Mile post 134 134 SB, LINCOLN OR USA
Narrative Summary
eCrash – On 3/6/20 at approximately 240PM I observed a southbound silver Dodge vehicle overtake a southbound green Chevy SUV near milepost 134 of US Highway 101. After overtaking the Chevy, the Dodge merged quickly back into the southbound lane and collided with the Chevy. Vehicles pulled to the side of the road and driver of the Chevy aggressively confronted other driver. Driver was ordered back to his vehicle by police. Driver complied. No injuries were reported. Vehicles sustained light damage. Driver of Dodge vehicle was cited for failure to drive within lane. Driver of Chevy was cited for no operator’s license.

Involved Parties

Citation/warning issued to; Driver BLANCHARD, NANCY RUTH F 57
Citation/warning issued to; Driver MASON, DAKOTA LEEOWEN M 23

Involved Vehicles

725FRW DODG CHA Silver/Aluminum Damaged; Involved in crash

037DDH CHEV TBZ Green Damaged; Involved in crash

Involved Property: No

SP20074869 03/09/2020 17:46 Officer #52129 LARSON, ERIC
DUII – Alcohol
Location 101, Mile post 123 123 NB, LINCOLN OR USA
Narrative Summary
On the evening of March 9, 2020, the Oregon State Police responded to a four vehicle traffic crash blocking Hwy 101 near mile post 123. The crash investigation found UNIT # 1 (red Chevrolet sedan), UNIT #2, (black Toyota SUV), and UNIT #3 (silver Ford truck) were stopped as there was a delivery truck in front of UNIT #1 preparing to turn left (west) onto an intersecting roadway. UNIT #4 (black Dodge truck) failed to stop in time and crashed into the rear of UNIT #3 creating a chain reaction with UNIT #3 crashing into the rear of UNIT #2, and UNIT #2 crashing into the rear of UNIT #1. The driver of UNIT#4 displayed signs of impairment and consented to and performed poorly on standardized field sobriety tests. The driver was placed in custody for DUII and transported to the Lincoln County Jail where he provided a breath sample revealing a blood alcohol content of 0.08%. The driver was cited in lieu of custody. UNIT #1 drove away from the scene. UNIT #2 made their own tow arrangements through Rowley’s Towing. UNIT #3 made their own tow arrangements through Lincoln City Towing. UNIT #4 was towed from the scene by Car Care Towing.

Involved Parties

Driver ANDERSEN, ANDREW MICHAEL M 24 PORTLAND Oregon
Arrested; Charged; Citation/warning issued to; Driver ANGULO FALLAS, WILLIAM G M 42 SALEM Oregon

Charge Section Description Charge/Div Date Status Disp/Court Date Notes
813.010 DUII – Alcohol 03/09/2020 Pending Off. date: 03/09/2020

Driver BUCKINGHAM, CHAD J M 34 SILETZ Oregon
Complainant; Driver LJUNGQVIST, KATHERINE F 30 LINCOLN CITY Oregon

Involved Vehicles

496KAV DODG R35 Black Involved in crash; Towed Towed by: CAR CARE TOW PRO INC (2795 SE 23RD ST, LINCOLN CITY, LINCOLN OR USA 97367 (Beat: NPO, Region: NWR) (Landline) (541) 996-8691 ) Reason: Involved in crash

121DUU CHEV CBT Red Involved in crash

Driver: LJUNGQVIST, KATHERINE F 30 LINCOLN CITY Oregon

100BSC TOYT HGH Black Involved in crash; Other

Driver: BUCKINGHAM, CHAD J M 34 SILETZ Oregon

075LXS FORD F35 Silver/Aluminum Involved in crash

Driver: ANDERSEN, ANDREW MICHAEL M 24 PORTLAND Oregon

Involved Property: No

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SP20075103 03/09/2020 23:27 Officer #55167 WERTZ, DAVID
DUII – Controlled Substance
Location 101, Mile post 130 130 SB, LINCOLN OR USA
Narrative Summary
On 3/9/20 at approximately 11:27 pm I was southbound on US 101 near milepost 130 when I noticed a blue sedan parked and partially blocking the southbound lane of Otter Crest Loop. The vehicle was running and the interior dome light was on. The male driver was slumped forward and unconscious. A cutting board with a credit card covered in white powder was in plain sight on the center console. When the driver sat up a plastic baggie containing several tablets of Xanax was plainly visible in his lap. The driver consented to and performed poorly on SFST’s. He was taken into custody for DUII and transported to Lincoln County Jail where he consented to a breath test rendering a result of 0.00% BAC. The driver consented to a complete DRE evaluation and provided a urine sample for testing.

Involved Parties

Arrested; Charged; Driver SMITH, JUSTIN RONALD M 32 OTIS Oregon

Charge Section Description Charge/Div Date Status Disp/Court Date Notes
813.010 DUII – Controlled Substances 03/10/2020 Cleared by Arrest (OSP) 04/06/2020 Off. date: 03/10/2020

Involved Vehicles

QWJ484 GEO PRI Blue 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: SMITH, JUSTIN RONALD M 32 OTIS Oregon

Involved Property: Yes Property Types: Investigative property

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SP20075570 03/10/2020 12:46 Officer #50607 TUCKER, BRIAN
Crash – Non-injury
Location 18 HWY and OTIS CONN. RD,
Narrative Summary
***E-CRASH*** On 03/10/20 at approximately 12:40 PM, a single-vehicle crash occurred on SR-18 around milepost 3. Vehicle # 1 (black Altima) was negotiating a leftward sweeping curve when, for an unknown reason, spun and traveled over the shoulder on the south side of the roadway. #1 crashed into the sideslope earth on the south side of the roadway and came to an uncontrolled rest facing west. No injuries were reported, both occupants wore safety restraints, no airbags deployed.

Involved Parties

Complainant
Driver BROKAW, KATHRYN CORRINE F 62 MILWAUKIE Oregon

Involved Vehicles

328EXZ NISS ALT Black Involved in crash; Towed Towed by: CAR CARE TOW PRO INC (2795 SE 23RD ST, LINCOLN CITY, LINCOLN OR USA 97367 (Beat: NPO, Region: NWR) (Landline) (541) 996-8691 ) Reason: Involved in crash

Driver: BROKAW, KATHRYN CORRINE F 62 MILWAUKIE Oregon

Involved Property: No

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SP20076250 03/11/2020 01:24 Officer #53134 KOLACZ, BRYAN
DUII – Alcohol
Location 101, Mile post 118 118 SB, LINCOLN CITY, LINCOLN OR USA
Narrative Summary
I contacted the driver due to multiple issues and during my contacted the driver was impaired. Tests were performed after ROHRS Admonishment was read. I observed signs of impairment on the tests. The driver was arrested and transported to the Lincoln County Jail where he provided a valid breath indicating a 0.18% BAC. The driver was lodged. The vehicle was left with a work passenger.

Involved Parties

Passenger; Victim HERGERT, JOSH MARK M 40 RHODODENDRON Oregon
Arrested; Charged; Driver KELTNER, CARL BRIAN M 51 VANCOUVER Washington

Charge Section Description Charge/Div Date Status Disp/Court Date Notes
813.010 DUII – Alcohol 03/11/2020 Cleared by Arrest (OSP) 04/06/2020 Off. date: 03/11/2020
811.140 Reckless Driving 03/11/2020 Cleared by Arrest (OSP) 04/06/2020 Off. date: 03/11/2020
163.195 Reckless Endangering Person 03/11/2020 Cleared by Arrest (OSP) 04/06/2020 Off. date: 03/11/2020 Victim: HERGERT, JOSH MARK

Involved Vehicles

T604383 FORD TCN White Used to commit crime

Driver: KELTNER, CARL BRIAN M 51 VANCOUVER Washington

Involved Property: No

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