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Eugene Woman Arrested For Attempted Arson To Building Housing Government Services - 04/07/26

Incident: Attempted Arson in the First Degree

                                                                                                                                                                       

Location: 120 NE Avery Street 

 

Date/Time: April 6, 2026 @2325 hours

 

Details: On Monday April 6, 2026, Newport Police Officers were alerted to a woman who purchased gasoline at a nearby Circle K before pouring the gasoline on the Avery Building, located at 120 NE Avery Street. The Avery Building houses several governmental businesses, such as Oregon Department of Human Services, Community Services Consortium and WorkSource Oregon.

 

When Officers arrived on scene, they located 45-year-old Eugene resident Bridgette Sherman within a few feet of a 2-gallon gas can, the contents of which had been thrown onto the building and adjacent sidewalk. Next to the gas can was a cigarette that was completely saturated in spilled gasoline that had a burnt tip. The cigarette did not ignite the gasoline and the building, which was unoccupied at the time, was not damaged.

 

After Sherman was taken into custody, Officers learned she is an employee of the Oregon Department of Human Services. Sherman was lodged at the Lincoln County Jail for Attempted Arson in the first Degree.

 

The Newport Police Department was assisted by the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office and the Newport Fire Department.     

 

The incident remains under investigation. If you have any information regarding this case, contact Officer Jack Grippin 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 Leake, 541-574-3348

 

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Eugene Woman Arrested For Attempted Arson To Building Housing Government Services - 04/07/26

Incident: Attempted Arson in the First Degree

                                                                                                                                                                       

Location: 120 NE Avery Street 

 

Date/Time: April 6, 2026 @2325 hours

 

Details: On Monday April 6, 2026, Newport Police Officers were alerted to a woman who purchased gasoline at a nearby Circle K before pouring the gasoline on the Avery Building, located at 120 NE Avery Street. The Avery Building houses several governmental businesses, such as Oregon Department of Human Services, Community Services Consortium and WorkSource Oregon.

 

When Officers arrived on scene, they located 45-year-old Eugene resident Bridgette Sherman within a few feet of a 2-gallon gas can, the contents of which had been thrown onto the building and adjacent sidewalk. Next to the gas can was a cigarette that was completely saturated in spilled gasoline that had a burnt tip. The cigarette did not ignite the gasoline and the building, which was unoccupied at the time, was not damaged.

 

After Sherman was taken into custody, Officers learned she is an employee of the Oregon Department of Human Services. Sherman was lodged at the Lincoln County Jail for Attempted Arson in the first Degree.

 

The Newport Police Department was assisted by the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office and the Newport Fire Department.     

 

The incident remains under investigation. If you have any information regarding this case, contact Officer Jack Grippin 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 Leake, 541-574-3348

 

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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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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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