Burglary Investigation
- 11/17/25
Incident: Burglary Investigation
Location: 5836 N. Coast Hwy, Newport
Date/Time: November 8th, 2025 @ 2313 Hours
Details: On November 8th, 2025, at approximately 2313, Newport Police Officers were dispatched to the Newport Cinema on the report of a burglary alarm at the location. Upon arrival, Officers learned from an employee at the location that after the business had been closed, they had heard someone inside the building.
Officers conducted a search of the building and discovered a vending machine had been knocked over and it appeared someone had tried prying open the change drawer of the machine. During the search officers believed the suspect was likely still inside, hiding from police. Newport Police K9 Sly was requested to assist in the building search.
K9 Officer Mangum and K9 Sly arrived and deployed inside the building. searched the building and located Sherry Marie Wyatt, 51 of Newport, hiding underneath a large piece of fabric behind one of the movie screens.
Arrested at the scene and lodged in the Lincoln County Jail were the following persons for the following charges;
SHERRY MARIE WYATT, 51
- Burglary in the 2nd Degree
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
Burglary Investigation
- 11/17/25
Incident: Burglary Investigation
Location: 5836 N. Coast Hwy, Newport
Date/Time: November 8th, 2025 @ 2313 Hours
Details: On November 8th, 2025, at approximately 2313, Newport Police Officers were dispatched to the Newport Cinema on the report of a burglary alarm at the location. Upon arrival, Officers learned from an employee at the location that after the business had been closed, they had heard someone inside the building.
Officers conducted a search of the building and discovered a vending machine had been knocked over and it appeared someone had tried prying open the change drawer of the machine. During the search officers believed the suspect was likely still inside, hiding from police. Newport Police K9 Sly was requested to assist in the building search.
K9 Officer Mangum and K9 Sly arrived and deployed inside the building. searched the building and located Sherry Marie Wyatt, 51 of Newport, hiding underneath a large piece of fabric behind one of the movie screens.
Arrested at the scene and lodged in the Lincoln County Jail were the following persons for the following charges;
SHERRY MARIE WYATT, 51
- Burglary in the 2nd Degree
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