7/5/25 - LCSO Case #25-3195, 3196

Deputies arrest 3 on DUI, stolen gun charges after dispute in Triangle Lake

On July 5th at about 11 pm, Lane County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a dispute at Triangle Lake Campground. Witnesses told deputies that Karmen Marie Sauers, 43, of Eugene, was menacing people with a pink handgun.

Deputies quickly located Sauers driving nearby. She appeared to be driving under the influence of intoxicants and was detained. Deputies also located a pink pepper spray pistol and a stolen handgun in the vehicle. While they were investigating, a vehicle associated with Sauers arrived on scene. The driver, Kirby Edward Sauers, 63, of Eugene, appeared to be intoxicated and was detained. Deputies determined the stolen handgun belonged to the passenger of the second vehicle, Loren Joseph Imponen, 49, of Eugene.

After additional investigation, Karmen Sauers was arrested and lodged at the Lane County Jail for Menacing, Unlawful Use of a Weapon, and DUII. Kirby Sauers was arrested for DUII and cited in lieu of custody. Imponen was arrested for Theft in the 1st Degree and lodged at the Lane County Jail.

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