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Retired Sheriff John O’Brien Memorial Scholarship application process opens today! This scholarship can help Lincoln County youth interested in law enforcement fund their education. Eligibility: Graduates from any high school in Lincoln County with a GPA 3.0 or higher, pursuing further education in Criminal Justice. Value: $2,500 Deadline: April 15, 2025 Website: https://lincf.org/ Scholarship: Lincoln County Sheriff’s Mounted Posse Scholarship Eligibility: Any Lincoln County high school senior or graduate who is planning a career in animal husbandry, livestock management, game management or law enforcement who plans to attend an accredited college or university to reach this goal.

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01/22/2025

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Tip of the Week For the week of January 20, 2025 Lincoln Alerts Emergency Notifications and Time-Sensitive Updates You can stay informed about emergencies and important community alerts by signing up for Lincoln Alerts, an emergency notification system coordinated by the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office through Oregon’s OR-Alert system. These alert messages can be sent by Public Safety, City, Tribal, and County Officials. You can also subscribe to automated alerts like weather alerts, air quality advisories, flooding alerts, and more. What to Expect Lincoln Alerts sends time-sensitive messages on topics such as: • Severe weather • Distant tsunamis • Evacuations of buildings or neighborhoods due to emergency events • Available resources during and after a disaster Flexible Notification Options Subscribers can choose how they receive alerts. Notification options include phone calls, emails, text messages, and mobile app notifications. Alerts are sometimes sent only to affected areas. Be sure to include the address of your home, work, and school in your account to receive notifications for those areas. Regardless of your subscription, you can always view Lincoln Alert messages on the Member Portal. Alerts are sent out in order of your preferred contact. Subscribers may receive multiple alerts depending on how quickly they confirm the notifications, or if their contact information is listed on multiple accounts. Sign Up Today It is recommended that each household member create their own account with personal contact information to receive alerts during an emergency. Emergencies and disasters can happen anytime and anywhere. Keeping yourself and your loved ones connected to emergency alerts is one step you can take to stay safer and better prepared. • Sign up for a Lincoln Alerts account: www.member.everbridge.net/892807736721689/new • Update an existing account: www.member.everbridge.net/892807736721689/login • Member Portal can be viewed here: https://member.everbridge.net/892807736721689/notif • More information about Lincoln Alerts: www.co.lincoln.or.us/789/Lincoln-Alerts

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01/16/2025

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Each year, the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue (SAR) team every year have a tradition where the members bring an unwrapped gift for a child to be donated to the Children’s Advocacy Center. In 2023, 5K Bark and Landscaping asked if they could help by opening their doors to the public to donate toys at their location in Newport. Our SAR team appreciated their help in making that Christmas a little bit brighter for children in need. In 2024, the Newport Officers Association really stepped up and donated toys to this cause and delivered those to 5K Bark and Landscaping. With their help, we were able to deliver two large loads of toys to the Children’s Advocacy Center to be able to hand out to children in need in our communities. Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue team would like to thank Newport Police Officers Association and 5K Bark and Landscaping for their help in this toy raising effort. Thank you for helping make the holidays brighter!

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01/14/2025

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Tip of the Week For the week of January 13, 2025 Reporting Wildlife Incidents Traveling on the roads and highways of Lincoln County offer many wonderful sightseeing opportunities such as beautiful sunsets over the Pacific, ships and shops on our bay fronts, and seemingly endless forest lands to explore. However, while traveling through the community for work or play, we must also be mindful that this area is the natural habitat of several species of wildlife. It's important to be alert for their presence on and around roadways and highways. Though it's unlikely to see a whale on the highway, you may come across deer, elk, and birds. In the unfortunate event that you or someone else is unable to avoid a collision with wildlife, the following steps are recommended: - If you are on a State Highway, in a State Park, on the beaches, or if the animal is protected under Oregon Revised Statute (such as anything hunted or fished in Lincoln County), please contact the Oregon State Police at 541-265-5353 or dial *677 from a mobile phone. - If you’re in the cities of Lincoln City, Newport, or Toledo; Contact the city police department: - - Lincoln City Police Department Dispatch (non-emergency) – 541-994-3636 - - Newport Police Department Dispatch (non-emergency – 541-574-5807 - - Toledo Police Department Dispatch (non-emergency) – 541-336-5555 - If you’re in any other part of Lincoln County or if the animal involved is a pet or livestock; Contact the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office at 541-265-0777 It is possible to transfer calls between Dispatch Centers but being put on hold multiple times can be frustrating. To avoid this, it's important to know which center to contact initially. By doing so, Law Enforcement can provide the best quality service. If there is an emergency, always call 911.

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01/09/2025

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After 37 years of service, Retired Sheriff Landers completed his last day with our office and had his final radio call this afternoon. Throughout his career, Retired Sheriff Landers held many positions including Records Clerk, Corrections Deputy, Patrol Deputy, Patrol Sergeant, Administrative Lieutenant, and became Sheriff in 2016. These assignments gave him experience with community policing, allowed him to work closely with community members, and required creative thinking to find solutions for new challenges law enforcement faces each day. Although his eyes were not originally set on becoming Sheriff, his contributions, leadership, and integrity made him an obvious candidate. It is impossible to highlight all his accomplishments over almost 4 decades of service, and Retired Sheriff Landers will tell you that his accomplishments couldn’t be done alone. Landers shares and attributes his success to his incredible and supporting wife, Jen. He is also quick to give credit to, and prioritize, his team. “It’s not about myself, it’s about our team. You always want to leave an organization better than when you found it and hope the next person does the same.” Thank you, Retired Sheriff Landers for 37 years of service, leadership, and positive impacts to our communities.1/6/25 - Retired Sheriff Landers' Final Radio CallWatch video on Facebook.com

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01/06/2025

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Congratulations are in order for Sheriff Adam Shanks! Sheriff Shanks was joined by family, friends, members from our office, and community partners during his swearing in today. Shanks has dedicated his career to law enforcement and serving the Lincoln County Communities. Before being sworn in as Sheriff today, Sheriff Shanks began as a Seasonal Marine Cadet in 1995 and was hired as a full-time Patrol Deputy in 1997. Adam joined the Sheriff’s Office while working on his Associate’s Degree in Criminal Justice. Since joining our Office, Shanks has held multiple roles, including Seasonal Marine Cadet, Patrol Deputy, Patrol Sergeant, and Administrative Lieutenant. His local experience and continued training on the job has fueled his passion for public safety, community connections, and team wellness. As the Administrative Lieutenant, Shanks was responsible for overseeing Sheriff’s Office training, policies and procedures, risk management, grant administration, and overseeing the Emergency Management Division. Sheriff Adam Shanks brings his dedication to Lincoln County communities and his commitment to ensuring our team has the training, resources, and support to serve Lincoln County communities with genuine care.Photos from Lincoln County Sheriff's Office - Oregon's post

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01/06/2025

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Tip of the Week For the week of January 6, 2024 Beginning of the Year Scams The start of the new year brings new and old scams alike. Be on the lookout for scams which often come through emails, texts, and phone calls aimed at tricking you into disclosing personal and financial information. Common scams may also threaten you with late fees, missed jury duty, or other penalties which “require” you to pay immediately or in untraditional payment types such as gift cards, BitCoin, money orders, and others. Here are some things to keep in mind throughout the year. Protect Yourself Throughout the Year Although some scams target specific events and deadlines, such as tax season or open enrollment, scams happen throughout the year. Scammers are creative and resourceful; they will try to convince you they are with a legitimate agency. They will sometimes create a fake, professional-looking profile or a website that looks very similar to the organization’s actual page. Scammers may try to use your emotions against you, such as pretending to be a family member in jail or threaten legal consequences if you do not pay immediately. When in doubt, hang up without providing personal or payment information and contact the real organization to verify the request is really coming from their office. Some things you can do to protect yourself and loved ones from scams: - Confirm an agency is legitimate (and the contact is really with the agency) before sending sensitive information or payment. Do not click on links or call phone numbers sent to you in suspicious communications. Instead, look up the agency’s contact information by searching online or in a phone book. - When you set up an account with an agency (bank, utilities, healthcare, etc.) bookmark their website and save their office number. This will make it easy to follow up with them if you receive a call, text, email, or letter requesting payment or sensitive information. - Be wary of social media comments. Do not click on links from other users or share sensitive information with them. - Help your friends and family members recognize scams and suspicious communications. - Remember, in general agencies such as law enforcement, healthcare, and financial institutes will not ask you for your account login and password information. - Remember what agencies will contact you about. --Our office will not call you regarding federal jury duty, local jury duty, etc. --We will not ask for payment over the phone. --Our office and other government agencies will not ask you to pay fines or fees with gift cards, money orders, bitcoin, etc. -- Our office will not try to sell you merchandise or swag over social media through third party comments. Bookmark our pages below to know which pages are official. How do I know if information is really from the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office or not? - It comes directly from one of our Facebook accounts, not a third party comment: Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office – Oregon or Lincoln County Animal Shelter or Lincoln County Oregon Emergency Management - It is on our official website: www.co.lincoln.or.us/sheriff - Our staff can verify the information is true. Give us a call at 541-265-4277 if you have questions about a service or need to connect with someone in our Office. More Information and Resources - For more information on phishing (suspicious emails) and identity theft, visit the IRS website at www.irs.gov. - For information on preventing or handling the aftermath of identity theft, visit the Federal Trade Commission Web sites at http://www.consumer.gov/idtheft and www.OnGuardOnline.gov. - Report Fraud - Federal Trade Commission: https://reportfraud.ftc.gov./#/ - Report Scams and Fraud - Oregon Department of Justice: https://www.doj.state.or.us/consumer-protection/sales-scams-fraud/report-scams-fraud/ - Internet Crime Compliant Center - FBI: https://www.ic3.gov/

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01/02/2025

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Tip of the Week For the week of December 30, 2024 New Year's Safety NEW YEAR’S SAFETY Among all the fun and noise of a New Year’s celebration, it’s important to ensure festivities are safe. If alcohol is involved, there should be people in attendance who are designated to stay sober and ensure safety. While laws can help prevent mishaps, people making the right choices and being respectful of each other will help keep people safe while still having fun. The responsibility and much of the liability of a safe party remains with the host. If you are hosting a party, there are safety measures you can implement to keep people safe and reduce liability during New Year celebrations. Party Safety Tips: - Use common sense. This includes not driving after drinking or using substances. - Designate a non-drinking driver before the party. - Utilize public transportation where available. - Consider spending the night at the party location. - If you are hosting a party, ensure that nonalcoholic drinks are also served. - Communicate with neighbors before the party. Work together to respectfully address noise levels and other potential disturbances. - Have the courage to refuse serving a friend a drink if they are acting strange or are intoxicated. - Do not pressure friends to drink if they say no, have a drinking problem, or are already intoxicated. - Consider the safety and welfare of pets. Loud music, people, and fireworks can result in distress. - Ensure that pets have ID tags with current information on them and that they are safely secured before the party. Ensure pet licenses and microchips are updated so they can be easily reunited with you. - Candles, fireworks, kids, and pets don’t mix. Keep them away from each other. Use Caution When Consuming Alcohol There can be misconceptions about different types of alcohol and their effects. For instance, beer and wine are just as intoxicating as distilled spirits. A 12-ounce can of beer, a five-ounce glass of wine, a 12-ounce wine cooler, and an ounce and a half of liquor contain nearly the same amount of alcohol. While it is important to limit alcohol and stay hydrated, juices, sodas, and other mixers won't help dilute alcohol; they just make alcohol tastier. Alcoholic drinks using artificial sweeteners lead to a higher rate of alcohol absorption resulting in a greater blood alcohol concentration compared to drinks made with sugar-based mixers. Carbonated mixers like club soda or tonic water cause alcohol to be absorbed more quickly. Fruit juice and other sweet mixers mask the taste of alcohol and may cause people to drink more. Use caution when mixing drinks or serving sweet beverages, these can lead to accidental over-consumption of alcohol.

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12/26/2024

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Media Release December 22, 2024 On December 22, 2024, at approximately 11:45 a.m., during routine meal service, Lincoln County Jail deputies discovered adult in custody (AIC) Steven Patrick Riley of Lincoln City, Oregon unresponsive. Jail staff immediately began CPR, administered the AED and medics were called. AIC was pronounced deceased by paramedics. At the time of the incident the AIC was housed in a single cell. Jail deputies completed routine welfare checks approximately 26 minutes prior to the incident. An autopsy to determine cause of death is scheduled. AIC Steven Riley was lodged at the Lincoln County Jail on a Lincoln County Circuit Court warrant charging Probation Violation/Fail to Appear (Recklessly Endangering and Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants) initial bail was set in the amount of $-0-. Further inquiries can be referred to Newport Police Department as the agency handling the death investigation.

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12/22/2024

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Media Release December 20, 2024 Child Luring Investigations Result in Arrests In the past two weeks, the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office has conducted investigations related to online child luring using decoy social media accounts. During these efforts, deputies and detectives posed as underage children on various social media platforms and were approached by adult males who offered to meet for sexual encounters. On December 12th, 40-year-old Jose Luis Sanchez-Morales from Springfield, Oregon, was arrested and charged with two counts of Luring a Minor and Online Sexual Corruption of a Child in both the first and second degrees. On December 19th, 40-year-old Joseph Thomas Cunningham from Depoe Bay, Oregon, was also arrested and charged with two counts of Luring a Minor and Online Sexual Corruption of a Child in the first and second degrees. The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office urges parents to closely monitor their children’s social media activity. It is crucial for parents to discuss the potential dangers associated with communicating with strangers online. These investigations aim to reduce criminal activity and enhance the safety of our community. We would like to thank the Oregon State Police for their assistance in these cases.

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12/21/2024

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01/22/2025, 12:00 am - 01/22/2025, 11:59 pm

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01/23/2025, 12:00 am - 01/23/2025, 11:59 pm

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01/28/2025, 12:00 am - 01/28/2025, 11:59 pm

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01/29/2025, 12:00 am - 01/29/2025, 11:59 pm

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02/05/2025, 12:00 am - 02/05/2025, 11:59 pm

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02/06/2025, 12:00 am - 02/06/2025, 11:59 pm

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