Incident: Armed Barricaded Subject / Unlawful Use Of A Weapon (firearm) - 03/24/26
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jason Malloy
541-574-3348
Incident: Armed Barricaded Subject / Unlawful Use of a Weapon (firearm)
Location: 1000 SE Bay Blvd
Date/Time: March 21st, 2026 @ 0124 hours
Details: On March 21st at approximately 0124 hours the Newport Police Department and Lincoln County Sheriffs Office responded to 1000 SE Bay Blvd to the report of an intoxicated male firing a handgun inside of his room. The male, later identified as Johnson Rin, 44 of Portland, Oregon, had allegedly made threats towards family members who were staying with him in a condo, then intentionally discharged a firearm inside the condo. The family, including a young child, were able to flee the condo and call for help. Officers and Deputies quickly arrived and secured the scene.
Investigation revealed that Rin had fired a handgun two times within the condo, once into the ceiling where guests were sleeping in a neighboring room, and once into a closet door.
Officers spoke with Rin by phone and attempted to negotiate a peaceful surrender, Rin refused to comply and remained barricaded within his room.
The Lincoln County Interagency Tactical Response Team (TRT) responded to assist. Guests from neighboring apartments were evacuated for their safety, while members of the Hostage Negotiator Team attempted to bring the event to a safe resolution.
During the incident TRT used their heavy armored vehicle to shield officers and citizens and deployed multiple Noise Flash Diversionary Devices (NFDD or Flashbangs) in an attempt to gain compliance from Rin. At around 0800 hours, Rin complied with commands and surrendered to officers. Rin was lodged at the Lincoln County Jail.
A search warrant was executed in Rin’s room. Officers located a 10mm Glock handgun, two spent shell casings, and two bullet holes.
JOHNSON RIN, 44, OF PORTLAND
- Unlawful Use of a Weapon (firearm) x2
- Recklessly Endangering Another Person x8
- Menacing x3
The Newport Police Department was assisted on scene by the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office, Newport Fire Department, and Pacific West Ambulance. The Lincoln County Interagency Tactical Response Team (TRT) is made up of members from the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office, Lincoln City Police Department, Toledo Police Department, and Newport Police Department.
The incident remains under investigation. If you have any information regarding this case, contact Officer Eshleman 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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