On Friday, May 3, 2024 at about 7:50 AM, Lincoln City Police was contacted by the Washington County Sheriff’s Office for assistance with locating a suspect involved in a violent domestic violence assault they were investigating. WCSO believed their suspect, Edward Eldridge, was heading to Lincoln City, and provided our agency with information about their case and a description of the vehicle he was driving.
An Oregon State Police Trooper observed the vehicle traveling through Otis towards Lincoln City, and coordinated with the Lincoln City Police Department to attempt to stop the subject in an interagency effort. Eldridge failed to stop when prompted, so Lincoln City Police Department took lead in a two-mile pursuit through the city, ending at an area hotel. Lincoln City Police Department Officers and the Oregon State Police Trooper took Eldridge into custody at gunpoint.
In addition to the charges from the Washington County Sheriff’s investigation, Eldridge was also locally charged with felony Eluding a Police Officer, and Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants, due to indicators observed by Officers during the pursuit. He was released to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office to continue their investigation.
This incident is another great example of how state and local law enforcement agencies work together in our shared fight against perpetrators of domestic violence. We are thankful that no one was injured during the pursuit through Lincoln City.