Disorderly Conduct Arrest
- 05/06/26
Incident: Disorderly Conduct Arrest
Location: Newport High School (322 NE Eads Street)
Date/Time: May 6th, 2026 @ 2:15PM
Details: On May 6th, 2026, at approximately 1415 HOURS, Newport Police Officers were dispatched to area of the Newport High School on the report a school aged male carrying a rifle. Officers from the Newport Police Department and Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to the area and began searching for the subject. Officers worked with Newport High School Administration and Lincoln County School District personnel to lock down the area schools until the area could be made safe.
A suspect was identified and Newport Police contacted the suspect who was a 15-year-old student at the high school. The rifle was determined to be an airsoft AR style replica gun and officers on scene quickly determined there was no threat to school or public safety. The lockdown was lifted and the schools resumed their daily operations. The juvenile student was arrested at the scene for Disorderly Conduct 1 and released to a parent.
The Newport Police Department would like to thank the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office for their assistance during this incident.
The incident remains under investigation. If you have any information regarding this case, contact Officer Mangum of the Newport Police Department at 541-574-3348. The Newport Police Tip Line is available at 541-574-5455, or Text-a-Tip at 541-270-1856 or tipline@newportpolice.net.
Information Released By: Sgt. Bales, 541-574-3348
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Disorderly Conduct Arrest
- 05/06/26
Incident: Disorderly Conduct Arrest
Location: Newport High School (322 NE Eads Street)
Date/Time: May 6th, 2026 @ 2:15PM
Details: On May 6th, 2026, at approximately 1415 HOURS, Newport Police Officers were dispatched to area of the Newport High School on the report a school aged male carrying a rifle. Officers from the Newport Police Department and Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to the area and began searching for the subject. Officers worked with Newport High School Administration and Lincoln County School District personnel to lock down the area schools until the area could be made safe.
A suspect was identified and Newport Police contacted the suspect who was a 15-year-old student at the high school. The rifle was determined to be an airsoft AR style replica gun and officers on scene quickly determined there was no threat to school or public safety. The lockdown was lifted and the schools resumed their daily operations. The juvenile student was arrested at the scene for Disorderly Conduct 1 and released to a parent.
The Newport Police Department would like to thank the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office for their assistance during this incident.
The incident remains under investigation. If you have any information regarding this case, contact Officer Mangum of the Newport Police Department at 541-574-3348. The Newport Police Tip Line is available at 541-574-5455, or Text-a-Tip at 541-270-1856 or tipline@newportpolice.net.
Information Released By: Sgt. Bales, 541-574-3348
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Newport Police Serve Search Warrants In Commercial Sex Investigation
- 05/05/26
On May 5, 2026, officers with the Newport Police Department served search warrants at Amazing Lotus Spa, located at 831 NE Avery Street in Newport, and at a residence in the 200 block of NE 8th Street.
The warrants were the result of an investigation that began in March 2026 after investigators learned the business was advertising on a well-known prostitution/adult escort website and alluding to commercial sex acts being offered at the spa.
During the investigation, officers conducted surveillance at the business and observed activity inconsistent with the normal business patterns of legitimate massage establishments. Based on the investigation, a search warrant was submitted and later authorized by the court.
During the execution of the search warrant at Amazing Lotus Spa, investigators located evidence indicating the business was providing massage services without the required massage therapist licensing.
At the NE 8th Street residence, investigators located large quantities of cash and additional evidence related to services allegedly being offered at the spa beyond unlicensed massage activity.
As a result of the investigation, Jia Hui, 63, and Bing Li, 67, both of Newport were arrested and lodged at the Lincoln County Jail on charges of:
- Prostitution
- Practice of Massage Without a Massage Therapist License
Newport Officers were assisted by the Oregon Department of Justice, Lincoln City Police and Tillamook Police Department.
The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information related to this case is encouraged to contact the Newport Police Department at 541-574-5807, or text a tip to 541-270-1856.
Newport Police Serve Search Warrants In Commercial Sex Investigation
- 05/05/26
On May 5, 2026, officers with the Newport Police Department served search warrants at Amazing Lotus Spa, located at 831 NE Avery Street in Newport, and at a residence in the 200 block of NE 8th Street.
The warrants were the result of an investigation that began in March 2026 after investigators learned the business was advertising on a well-known prostitution/adult escort website and alluding to commercial sex acts being offered at the spa.
During the investigation, officers conducted surveillance at the business and observed activity inconsistent with the normal business patterns of legitimate massage establishments. Based on the investigation, a search warrant was submitted and later authorized by the court.
During the execution of the search warrant at Amazing Lotus Spa, investigators located evidence indicating the business was providing massage services without the required massage therapist licensing.
At the NE 8th Street residence, investigators located large quantities of cash and additional evidence related to services allegedly being offered at the spa beyond unlicensed massage activity.
As a result of the investigation, Jia Hui, 63, and Bing Li, 67, both of Newport were arrested and lodged at the Lincoln County Jail on charges of:
- Prostitution
- Practice of Massage Without a Massage Therapist License
Newport Officers were assisted by the Oregon Department of Justice, Lincoln City Police and Tillamook Police Department.
The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information related to this case is encouraged to contact the Newport Police Department at 541-574-5807, or text a tip to 541-270-1856.