Man Arrested Near Sam Case School With Replica Handgun

Friday at around 3pm the Newport Police Department and Lincoln County Sheriff's Office responded to the area of Sam Case Elementary School on the report of a male subject who had a firearm and was acting threatening. The subject, identified as 48-year old Timothy Bottorff was located walking on NE Eads, near 7th street. He was immediately contacted and found to be in possession of an airsoft pistol that looked identical to a real firearm.

Investigation revealed that Botrorff was yelling angrily, making aggressive body movements, and had his replica handgun openly displayed as he approached the eastern doors of Sam Case Elementary. Parents who were in the area to pickup their children reported the incident, and the school was immediately locked down.

During the investigation, Bottorff attempted to flee police on foot but was quickly taken to the ground and arrested. While fleeing, he attempted to throw a meth pipe and a bag of methamphetamine. Bittorff was arrested and lodged at the Lincoln County Jail for

Disorderly Conduct II, Menacing, Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine, Tampering with Evidence, Escape III, and Resisting Arrest

The Newport Police Department would like to thank the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office for their assistance during this incident. The incident remains under investigation.  If you have any information regarding this case, contact Officer Cullivan 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.