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News Release
News release - 04/24/18

TRAFFIC STOP TURNED INTO POSSESSION OF METHAMPHETAMINE CHARGE (04/16/18 - Lincoln County) During a traffic stop on Hwy 229, Deputy Derick Smith arrested Jeamilette Myrtha Legare-Morales of North Bend, Oregon on TWO outstanding FAIL TO APPEAR WARRANTS both out of Douglas County. One warrant was for POSSESSION OF METHAMPHETAMINE and the other warrant was for CRIMINAL MISCHIEF II, THEFT I AND POSSESSION OF METHAMPHETAMINE. Legare-Morales was lodged at the Lincoln County Jail on these warrants. During a pat down search in the jail, Deputy Mariah Colmenero located a baggie of suspected methamphetamine and pipe in the waistline of Legare-Morales pants. During a follow up search more baggies of suspected methamphetamine and another pipe was located in Legare-Morales’ bra and underwear. These items were turned over to Deputy Smith who in turn arrested Legare-Morales for UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF METHAMPHETAMINE and lodged her in the Lincoln County Jail where she remains with a $50,000 bail.

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Prepared by: Marie Gainer

Sergeant - Lincoln County Sheriff's Office Jail Division

251 W Olive Street

Newport, Oregon 97365

mgainer@co.lincoln.or.us

(541) 265-0717 Office

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