Springfield Man Arrested For Child-Luring Attempt (Photo)
- 03/05/26
On February 27, 2026, Rigoberto Lezama-Luna, age 38 of Springfield, OR, was arrested after attempting to pick up a minor at an undisclosed location in Lincoln City. Lezama-Luna is accused of sending sexually charged messages through social media to an undercover Officer posing as a minor. Lezama-Luna was transported to the Lincoln County Jail for Luring a Minor and Online Sexual Corruption of a Child 1st Degree.
On March 5, 2026, a Lincoln County Grand Jury issued a True Bill Indictment against Lezama-Luna for the crimes.
The Lincoln City Police want to encourage parents to monitor their children's social media activity and discuss with them the possible dangers of communicating with strangers online. These investigations are conducted in a continuing effort to protect our children from predators who target children for sexual exploitation and to reduce crime and further enhance the safety of our community. We would like to thank the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office - Oregon for their assistance in investigation, and the Lincoln County District Attorney’s Office for their support of these operations.
Springfield Man Arrested For Child-Luring Attempt (Photo)
- 03/05/26
On February 27, 2026, Rigoberto Lezama-Luna, age 38 of Springfield, OR, was arrested after attempting to pick up a minor at an undisclosed location in Lincoln City. Lezama-Luna is accused of sending sexually charged messages through social media to an undercover Officer posing as a minor. Lezama-Luna was transported to the Lincoln County Jail for Luring a Minor and Online Sexual Corruption of a Child 1st Degree.
On March 5, 2026, a Lincoln County Grand Jury issued a True Bill Indictment against Lezama-Luna for the crimes.
The Lincoln City Police want to encourage parents to monitor their children's social media activity and discuss with them the possible dangers of communicating with strangers online. These investigations are conducted in a continuing effort to protect our children from predators who target children for sexual exploitation and to reduce crime and further enhance the safety of our community. We would like to thank the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office - Oregon for their assistance in investigation, and the Lincoln County District Attorney’s Office for their support of these operations.
Arrest Made In Fatal Hit-and-Run (Photo)
- 02/22/26
On Friday, 2-20-2026, Lincoln City Police Department Officers responded to a vehicle that had struck a pedestrian in the area of NW 15th Street on Highway 101. When they arrived, they found 80-year-old Lincoln City resident, Joseph KOFFEND, injured on the street. LCPD Officers, North Lincoln Fire and Rescue personnel, and Pacific West Ambulance staff provided medical care until KOFFEND was transported to the Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital. KOFFEND was later pronounced deceased.
Thanks to the assistance of witnesses and video cameras in the area, Officers were able to identify the driver of the suspect vehicle as 45-year-old Juan Antonio SUAREZ JIMENEZ, of Lincoln City, Oregon.
Despite attempts to conceal SUAREZ JIMENEZ’s vehicle, it was later located outside of city limits. It was seized under a search warrant.
On 2-22-2026 SUAREZ JIMENEZ came to the Lincoln City Police Department to turn himself in. He was arrested and lodged at the Lincoln County Jail on the charge of Failure to Perform Duties of Driver to Injured Persons (ORS 811.705), a Class B felony. The Lincoln County District Attorney’s Office will also be reviewing the reports for potential additional charges.
The Lincoln City Police Department would like to thank the citizens who assisted us in our life-saving efforts, as well as all the help we received in searching for the involved vehicle. We would also like to thank NLFR, PacWest, and Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital, and the Lincoln County Major Crash Team for all their hard work. ODOT was also instrumental in traffic control during the investigation. Finally, the Oregon State Police and Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office were both extremely helpful in taking calls for service while our department was working on the scene.
Arrest Made In Fatal Hit-and-Run (Photo)
- 02/22/26
On Friday, 2-20-2026, Lincoln City Police Department Officers responded to a vehicle that had struck a pedestrian in the area of NW 15th Street on Highway 101. When they arrived, they found 80-year-old Lincoln City resident, Joseph KOFFEND, injured on the street. LCPD Officers, North Lincoln Fire and Rescue personnel, and Pacific West Ambulance staff provided medical care until KOFFEND was transported to the Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital. KOFFEND was later pronounced deceased.
Thanks to the assistance of witnesses and video cameras in the area, Officers were able to identify the driver of the suspect vehicle as 45-year-old Juan Antonio SUAREZ JIMENEZ, of Lincoln City, Oregon.
Despite attempts to conceal SUAREZ JIMENEZ’s vehicle, it was later located outside of city limits. It was seized under a search warrant.
On 2-22-2026 SUAREZ JIMENEZ came to the Lincoln City Police Department to turn himself in. He was arrested and lodged at the Lincoln County Jail on the charge of Failure to Perform Duties of Driver to Injured Persons (ORS 811.705), a Class B felony. The Lincoln County District Attorney’s Office will also be reviewing the reports for potential additional charges.
The Lincoln City Police Department would like to thank the citizens who assisted us in our life-saving efforts, as well as all the help we received in searching for the involved vehicle. We would also like to thank NLFR, PacWest, and Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital, and the Lincoln County Major Crash Team for all their hard work. ODOT was also instrumental in traffic control during the investigation. Finally, the Oregon State Police and Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office were both extremely helpful in taking calls for service while our department was working on the scene.
LCPD Seeks Assistance In Locating Juan Antonio Suarez Jimenez (Photo)
- 02/21/26
The Lincoln City Police Department is desperately seeking assistance from the public in locating a wanted suspect, 45-year-old Juan Antonio Suarez Jimenez, of Lincoln City, Oregon. A nationwide extradition warrant has been issued for his arrest as the suspect in a hit-and-run crash leading to the death of a local pedestrian. If you know of Juan Suarez’s whereabouts, please contact your local law enforcement. Juan, if you are reading this, please turn yourself in to start bringing closure to those that loved Joe.
All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty by a court of law.
LCPD Seeks Assistance In Locating Juan Antonio Suarez Jimenez (Photo)
- 02/21/26
The Lincoln City Police Department is desperately seeking assistance from the public in locating a wanted suspect, 45-year-old Juan Antonio Suarez Jimenez, of Lincoln City, Oregon. A nationwide extradition warrant has been issued for his arrest as the suspect in a hit-and-run crash leading to the death of a local pedestrian. If you know of Juan Suarez’s whereabouts, please contact your local law enforcement. Juan, if you are reading this, please turn yourself in to start bringing closure to those that loved Joe.
All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty by a court of law.
K9 Nix Helps Local Girl Scouts Earn Their Animal Helper’s Badge (Photo)
- 02/19/26
On Monday, February 16th, 2026 the Lincoln City Police Department K9 Nix was able to lend a paw to local Girl Scout Troop 10143 who are working on their Animal Helper’s Badge. K9 Nix, along with Curry of Guide Dogs for the Blind, demonstrated how animal partners can help keep people safe by relying on the connection between humans and animals.
K9 Nix continues to be a special part of our Department and local Community, which goes far beyond her abilities in tracking and apprehension. We are lucky to have her as an animal ambassador. It was only with assistance from financial contributions by the citizens of Lincoln City that we were able to launch our K9 Program in the first place and we continue to express our gratitude for their ongoing support!
K9 Nix Helps Local Girl Scouts Earn Their Animal Helper’s Badge (Photo)
- 02/19/26
On Monday, February 16th, 2026 the Lincoln City Police Department K9 Nix was able to lend a paw to local Girl Scout Troop 10143 who are working on their Animal Helper’s Badge. K9 Nix, along with Curry of Guide Dogs for the Blind, demonstrated how animal partners can help keep people safe by relying on the connection between humans and animals.
K9 Nix continues to be a special part of our Department and local Community, which goes far beyond her abilities in tracking and apprehension. We are lucky to have her as an animal ambassador. It was only with assistance from financial contributions by the citizens of Lincoln City that we were able to launch our K9 Program in the first place and we continue to express our gratitude for their ongoing support!
