On March 12, at 9:27 p.m. the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 400 block of E. Logsden Road in Siletz on a report of a man stating his mother was deceased. Deputies arrived in the area and located a deceased elderly female near a motor vehicle who had injuries consistent with homicidal violence. Deputies detained the man who made the report.
The Lincoln County Major Crime Team was activated, as well as members from the Oregon State Police Crime Lab. The investigation is currently ongoing with assistance from the Oregon State Police, the Newport Police Department, and the Lincoln City Police Department. There is no ongoing risk to the public. The suspect and victim names are not being released at this time, pending positive identification and notification of next of kin.
Anyone with information relating to this incident should contact Sgt. Jason Spano at 541-270-5067 or jspano@co.lincoln.or.us. Reference case number 24S-04261.
