Incident: Armed Person/ Burglary 1 - 05/28/26
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Incident: Armed Person/ Burglary 1
Location: 500 Block NW 54th Street, Newport
Date/Time: May 27th, 2026 @ 6:15 PM
Details: On May 27th, 2026, at approximately 1815 HOURS, Newport officers responded to a residence in the 500 block of NW 54th Street on the report of an armed subject, later identified as Dominic Robert Fashbaugh, 49 of Newport, being at the location without permission.
Newport Officers responded to the area and began gathering additional information. Officers learned Fashbaugh was known by the homeowner, who was currently out of town, but did not have the homeowner’s permission to be at the residence. The homeowner reported they were watching Fashbaugh through remote security cameras as Fashbaugh was unloading firearms from his vehicle and carrying them into the residence. The homeowner also reported Fashbaugh was outside walking around the driveway with an AR15 style rifle.
Newport Police, Oregon State Police, and the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office all responded to the area and began setting up a perimeter. The Lincoln County Interagency Tactical Response Team (TRT) was activated and responded to the scene.
Fashbaugh exited the house and began walking down the road where he was contacted and detained by officers on scene. Fashbaugh had two handguns concealed on his person at the time he was detained, as well as two knives, brass knuckles, and padlock that had been altered to make an impact weapon. TRT cleared the residence and discovered Fashbaugh had begun fortifying the interior of the residence. He had blockaded doors and entry points using boards and tools, and he had begun concealing weapons in various points within the home. Officers located a shotgun and an AR15 rifle belonging to Fashbaugh inside the home.
Fashbaugh was transported to the Lincoln County Jail where he was lodged on the following crimes:
DOMINIC ROBERT FASHBAUGH, 49, OF NEWPORT, OR
- Burglary 1
- Criminal Trespass 1
- Carrying of Concealed Weapons
- Criminal Mischief 2
The incident remains under investigation. If you have any information regarding this case, contact Officer Felix 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: Lt Haynes, 541-574-3348
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