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Media Release February 2, 2026 Seat Belt and Child Safety Enforcement Campaign The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office is stepping up efforts to keep families safe on the road. From January 26 through February 8, deputies will conduct focused enforcement of seat belt and child safety seat laws across the county—because your safety, and your family’s safety, matters. Although Oregon boasts a high seat belt use rate of 95.53% (2024), unrestrained crashes still lead to tragic outcomes every year. According to the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT): In 2021, failure to wear a seat belt was a factor in half of Oregon’s traffic fatalities. More than one-third of children under age 8 injured in crashes were unrestrained, held on laps, or moved to adult belts too soon. This enforcement effort is funded by the Oregon IMPACT Traffic Safety Grant, which provides additional patrol hours dedicated to preventing serious injuries and saving lives. Our message is simple: -Buckle up—every trip, every seat. -Make sure children are in the right seat for their age and size. It’s one of the easiest and most effective ways to protect the people you love. For more information on child passenger safety, visit ODOT’s Safety Resources.

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02/02/2026

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In January, Sheriff Shanks swore in Corrections Deputy Ariannna McGee. Before joining our team, Arianna was a Judicial Assistant with Jackson County. Welcome to our team, Deputy McGee!Photos from Lincoln County Sheriff's Office - Oregon's post

In January Sheriff Shanks swore in Corrections Deputy Ariannna McGee Before joining our te... More

02/02/2026

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We would like to recognize Corporal Josh Bighill for 20 years of service to the Lincoln County community! Josh began his career as a Corrections Deputy with the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office in January 2006. He was promoted to Corrections Corporal in 2014. Corporal Bighill has been a longstanding firearms instructor, less lethal instructor and Field Training Officer. Corporal Bighill holds Basic, Intermediate, Advanced, and Supervisory level certifications with the state in Corrections. Thank you Corporal Bighill for your service.

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01/30/2026

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Media Release January 30, 2026 Bank Robbery Suspects Detained - Final Update At approximately 11:48am, Lincoln County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a bank robbery at Columbia Bank in Depoe Bay, Oregon. Callers reported two armed adult males concealing their faces entered the bank and held staff at gun point, demanding access to the vault. Columbia Bank reported the two successfully obtained more than $50,000 in US currency before fleeing south on Highway 101 in a red sedan without license plates. The red suspect vehicle was abandoned at a vacant lot near NE Stanley and E. Collins Street in Depoe Bay. The vehicle was set on fire. The suspects were seen getting into a grey 4 door Toyota and left the area west as reported by a nearby resident. At approximately 12:51pm, Newport Police spotted a grey Toyota Camry near Don Davis Park in Newport, Oregon. Witnesses reported seeing two men leave the grey Toyota Camry on foot. During a search of the area, Newport Police spotted a white male adult matching the description of one of the suspects at the intersection Hwy 101 and Hwy 20. The subject was contacted and detained. A short time later, the second male was spotted at Nye Beach and detained as well. A subsequent canvas of the nearby area around the vehicle revealed clothing found in a public trash can that matched the clothing worn by the suspects in the bank. NPD K9 Officer Magnum and K9 Sly were used to search the area of Don Davis park and its related trails up to Nye Beach. A large backpack matching the description used in the bank robbery was located and seized. A search warrant for the involved Toyota Camry and backpack was applied for and granted. A search of the items located over $50,000 in cash and two weapons. Franco Armando Mereno Jr. age 37 of Portland and Jonathon F. Schwentner age 43 of Canby were lodged at the Lincoln County Jail and charged with Robbery I, Kidnap II and Aggravated Theft. This incident is under investigation by the Lincoln County Major Crime Team. The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by the Oregon State Police, Newport Police Department, Lincoln City Police Department, and Toledo Police Department.

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01/30/2026

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Media Release January 29, 2026 Bank Robbery Suspects Detained At approximately 11:48 am, Lincoln County Sheriff’s Deputies, assisted by the Oregon State Police and Newport Police Department, responded to a bank robbery at Columbia Bank in Depoe Bay, Oregon. Two adult males were subsequently located and detained in the Newport area. This incident is still under investigation by the Lincoln County Major Crime Team. More details will be released once they become available.

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01/29/2026

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Welcome Corrections Health Nurse Supervisor Casi Lamp. Casi joined our team on December 29, 2025, with over 16 years of experience in the medical field. Casi also has experience serving as a nursing instructor at Oregon Coast Community College. We are so excited to welcome Casi to our team.

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01/29/2026

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TAX SEASON SCAMS Many are working on their Federal and State taxes now that tax season has opened. As you prepare your taxes, be aware of scammers and suspicious activity. One tax scam includes scammers claiming to be from the IRS telling you that you are due a federal tax refund. They then direct you to a website that appears to be a genuine IRS site. The bogus site steals your information and even contains forms or interactive web pages similar to IRS. Don’t be fooled! These sites and forms have been modified to request detailed personal and financial information from the recipients. Other tax related scams can include claiming you need to pay late fees or back taxes to a suspicious recipient or in untraditional payment forms such as BitCoin, giftcards, through a third-party website or unsecured, etc. The IRS does not send out unsolicited emails or ask for detailed personal information. Additionally, they do not ask people for their PIN numbers, passwords or similar private access information for their credit card, bank, or other financial accounts. The IRS primarily uses the mail when they need to notify you regarding any tax-related matter. They do not phone you late at night, or text you. 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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01/29/2026

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**Local Scam Alert** Our office has received multiple calls from community members reporting scammers pretending to be with our Office and claiming they missed jury duty, have an outstanding warrant, etc. Fortunately, these calls felt suspicious so they hung up and called us to see if the information was true before giving the caller any information. Scammers try to build trust, offer deals too good to be true, abuse your compassion, or threaten you with legal/financial consequences. If someone is reaching out to you with a situation like those above, get their name, organization information, reason for contacting you and end the communication. Then research the real organization online, from a phone book, or by visiting their office to follow up about the contact. Even if a caller uses a name of a known employee, it is best to follow up with the official agency to verify the contact is actually from the agency BEFORE you provide any information on the call/email/text. ⭐ Save our contact information listed below so that you can easily verify information with our team directly. ⭐ Here’s what you should know: ✅ 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. How do I know if information is really from the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office or not? ✅ It comes directly from this account, NOT a third party or a comment from another Facebook user. ✅ It comes from one of our other accounts: 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.

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01/28/2026

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Last night we kicked off our first week of the 2026 Citizen Academy and had a great time welcoming participants. After participant and team introductions, Sheriff Shanks presented on the History of the Sheriff. Who are our participants this year? • Community members ages 22 – 72 • Representing Lincoln County communities: Depoe Bay, Lincoln City, Newport, Seal Rock, and Yachats We are looking forward to the remaining 10 weeks of our Academy where we will continue to share information on our teams with presentations, tours, and hands-on activities. ✨ Interested in joining the 2028 Citizen Academy? Submit your application now and we will contact you when it opens. Application link: www.volgistics.com/appform/186813Photos from Lincoln County Sheriff's Office - Oregon's post

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01/28/2026

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Our team has an opening for an Animal Shelter Office Assistant! 💲 Salary: $20.83 - $30.26 Hourly, pay incentives for education, longevity, and bilingual employees 🤝 Work closely with a great team, volunteers, and of course, furry friends. 💼 Full-Time, Benefits, 10 Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation and Sick Leave. ✨ Free access to Sheriff’s Office wellness programs and resources, County Employee Assistance Program, and more. 📅 Application Deadline: February 4, 2026 Learn more about this position and apply here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lincoln/jobs/5208404/animal-shelter-office-assistant?department[0]=Sheriff%27s%20Office&sort=PositionTitle%7CAscending&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs All of our open positions can be found here: https://www.co.lincoln.or.us/748/Join-the-Team Join the Team | Lincoln County, ORwww.co.lincoln.or.usFind information for job applicants.

Our team has an opening for an Animal Shelter Office Assistant Salary 2083 - 3026 Hourl... More

01/26/2026

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