On August 24^th, 2024, at about 1330 hours, Newport Officers were dispatched to 536 SW Elizabeth Street on the report of a domestic disturbance involving a firearm. Upon arrival, Officers learned that the suspect, BRANDYONE SALAZAR, 22 of Crescent City, California, had loaded a firearm, pointed it at the victim, and threatened to kill her. The victim was able to get away from SALAZAR and run to a nearby hotel lobby, where she was concealed and given assistance calling 911 from staff members. Officers learned that SALAZAR had recently released from custody in California where he had been convicted of Attempted Murder.

As officers arrived on scene they spotted SALAZAR attempting to leave the area on foot. SALAZAR walked toward the beach, where officers lost sight of him. Additional resources were requested from neighboring agencies. Newport officers, with assistance of the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office, the Lincoln City Police Department, and the Oregon State Police, established a perimeter around the area began searching for SALAZAR.

The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office deployed a drone to assist in searching the area inside of the perimeter. Lincoln City Police Department deployed K9 Nix. 

Officers continued to hold the perimeter and had been searching through the area for approximately two hours, when SALAZAR was spotted fleeing the area on foot. Members of all responding agencies converged on SALAZAR. SALAZAR became compliant and was taken into custody without incident. SALAZAR was arrested and lodged at the Lincoln County Jail. 

BRANDYONE SALAZAR, 22, of Crescent City California

• Menacing
• Felon Possession of Firearm
• Unlawful Use of Weapon
• Pointing Firearm at Another

The incident remains under investigation.  If you have any information regarding this case, contact Officer Werner 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

On August 4, 2024 at about 1657 hours Newport Officers responded to a driving complaint in the area of the Yaquina Bay Bridge.  Officers received reports that blue sedan was driving erratically in the area, swerving wildly, and driving into oncoming traffic. It was also reported that the driver, later identified as Regis Roger, 31 of Lebanon, had stopped his vehicle in traffic multiple times, getting out of his vehicle and running around in the street, then would get back in his vehicle and drive away. 

As officers were searching the area for Rogers and his vehicle they continued to receive reports of his dangerous driving. Officers located Roger’s vehicle unoccupied at the Moolack Shores Motel and learned that Rogers had fled to the beach.  Officers located Rogers in the brush leading to the beach. When Rogers was located he charged at officers and had to be taken into custody at Taser point.  The investigation revealed Rogers had nearly caused several collisions, including a head-on collision, while he was operating his vehicle in an unsafe manner along Hwy 101.

Rogers was lodged at the Lincoln County Jail on the following charges:

Regis Dawson Rogers, 31

Reckless Driving

Reckless Endangering 

Disorderly Conduct.   

The incident remains under investigation.  If you have any information regarding this case, contact Officer Cullivan 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 Hallmark, 541-265-4850