This Holiday Season Drive Safe And Drive Sober (Photo) - 12/04/25

This holiday season the Lincoln City Police Department is urging drivers to drive safe and drive sober as they commute to and from holiday gatherings. Not only can the average DUII arrest cost a driver thousands of dollars in legal costs, a DUII crash can shatter a community.

In the most recent data available from the Oregon Department of Transportation (2023), Lincoln County saw a 300% increase in serious injury crashes involving drug impairment and a 50% increase in fatal crashes involving drug impairment compared to the previous year. Let’s fight the trend. If you or a loved one chooses to partake, be the voice of reason. You could save a life.

During the month of December, the Lincoln City Police Department plans on using DUII Enforcement Grant funds made available through the Oregon Department of Transportation. These enforcement operations are part of national High Visibility Enforcement Events which run from mid-December through New Years Day. These events are designed to increase the number of patrol officers on the streets nationwide with an emphasis on seeking out drivers impaired by alcohol or drugs and removing them from the roadways.

LCPD K9 CAPTURES FELONY SUSPECT AFTER PURSUIT (Photo) - 11/19/25

On Tuesday, November 18, 2025, the Lincoln City Police Department was made aware of a male in Lincoln City with active warrants for his arrest, including a felony weapons offense.  LCPD Officers located the male, 32-year-old Lincoln City resident Selvin Fajardo Landa, driving near SW Harbor Ave and SW Bard Rd.

Officers tried to stop Fajardo Landa, but he attempted to escape by driving away from the officers at a high rate of speed.  Fajardo Landa eventually stopped his car and fled on foot into the Agnes Creek Open Space.

K9 Nix and her police handler pursued Fajardo Landa on foot until he surrendered.

Fajardo Landa was arrested and lodged at the Lincoln County Jail on his warrants, as well as additional charges of Reckless Driving, Reckless Endangering, and two counts of Fleeing or Attempting to Elude Police. No one involved was injured.

We would like to express our gratitude to the citizens of Lincoln City for their ongoing support of our K9 Program. We have experienced many peaceful surrenders based on the presence of our K9 partners, and are pleased to support our city and neighboring agencies with their hard work.

Submitted By:

Sgt Torin Liden

Under Authority Of:

Chief David Broderick 

LCPD K9 ASSISTS OREGON STATE POLICE WITH CAPTURE OF FELONY SUSPECT (Photo) - 11/12/25

On Wednesday, November 12th, 2025, the Lincoln City Police Department received a request from the Oregon State Police at the Cape Lookout Ranger Station for tracking a fleeing felony suspect. A Lincoln City Police K9 handler, along with K9 Nix, responded to the area. They were familiar with the area due to a response the previous day to the same park. K9 Nix successfully tracked the suspect, 34-year-old Alexander Eaton, of Salem Oregon hiding in the nearby forest. Once cornered, Eaton surrendered to Law Enforcement. Eaton was transported to the Tillamook County Jail and lodged on felony charges. That investigation continues.

We would like to express our thanks to the Citizens of Lincoln City for their ongoing support of our K9 Program. We have experienced many peaceful surrenders based on the presence of our K9 partners and are pleased to support our neighboring Agencies with their hard work.