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On March 15, 2018, the Newport Police Department received information of a known wanted person on the Bayfront in Newport, Oregon. Officers responded to the area and observed Nicolette Wiley, who had confirmed warrants for her arrest, driving a blue SUV with passengers in the vehicle. Officers conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle driven by Wiley. As officers walked to the vehicle, Wiley fled at a high rate of speed eastbound on SW Bay Blvd. Wiley continued driving at a high rate of speed until being slowed by roadway traffic. Wiley was unable to continue due to traffic. Officers were able to take Wiley into custody without further incident.
Newport Police K9 Nero was deployed to search the vehicle. During the search, Officers located heroin, methamphetamine, drug packaging material, drug use paraphernalia, and evidence of drug sales.
Deputies with the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office assisted Newport Officers with the vehicle pursuit and investigation.
Arrested at the scene and lodged in the Lincoln County Jail were the following persons for the following charges:
Nicolette Dawn Wiley, 25, Lincoln City, OR resident
* Delivery of a Controlled Substance -- Methamphetamine
* Manufacturing of a Controlled Substance -- Methamphetamine
* Possession of a Controlled Substance -- Methamphetamine
* Attempt to Elude Police (vehicle)
* Reckless Endangering Another
* Reckless Driving
* Resisting Arrest, and
* Several outstanding Lincoln County felony Warrants
Frederick Charles Vermilyea, 39, Waldport, OR resident
* Delivery of a Controlled Substance -- Methamphetamine
* Manufacturing of a Controlled Substance - Methamphetamine
* Possession of a Controlled Substance -- Methamphetamine
Jackson Nephi Hall, 24, Newport, OR resident
* Possession of a Controlled Substance -- Methamphetamine
* Probation Violation
Jessie W. Ramsey, 37, Neotsu, OR resident
* Possession of a Controlled Substance - Methamphetamine
The Newport Police Department encourages citizens to report any suspicious activity they witness, as it may assist law enforcement. The Newport Police Tip Line is available at 541-574-5455, or Text-a-Tip at 541-270-1856.