1/15/25 - LCSO Case #25-0232 - Deputies arrest DUI suspect outside Lane County Public Service Building

On January 15th at about 7:30 a.m., a Lane County Sheriff’s sergeant noticed an illegally parked vehicle outside the Lane County Public Service Building (PSB) in the area of Pearl Street and 8th Avenue. The vehicle belonged to William Ray Lighty, 38, of Junction City. Lighty had been reported the night before as suicidal and possibly armed with a handgun. He appeared to be sleeping in the driver’s seat.

Due to the prior report and proximity to the PSB, several deputies responded and used a drone to inspect the vehicle from the outside. Lighty was initially uncooperative, but then complied with instructions from deputies and was safely detained. A search of the vehicle revealed ammunition, but no firearms.

Deputies observed signs Lighty was impaired. After further investigation, he was arrested for DUI and lodged at the Lane County Jail.

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