On June 26, 2024 at about 7:15pm, Newport Police assisted by officers from the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office and Oregon State Police, responded to the area of NE 60th Street in Newport on the report that 49-Brandon Allen Lyons of Newport, was seen in the area. Lyons was wanted for his involvement in multiple burglaries and thefts in Newport and the Lincoln County area. A thorough search of the area failed to locate Lyons as he had fled prior to our arrival.
At about 11pm Newport Police and Lincoln County Sheriff’s Deputies conducted another search of the area and located Lyons walking on NE 60th Street. When Lyons was confronted by Officers, he fled on foot. After a short foot pursuit, Lyons was taken into custody and lodged at the Lincoln County Jail. Lyons was the same subject previously arrested on June 10, for attempting to enter multiple homes and attempting to steal a tow truck in the area of NW 54th Street and NW 55th Street.
Lyons was transported to the Lincoln County Jail and lodged on the following charges:
* Burglary I x2
* Theft 1
* Possession of Burglary Tools
* Escape 3
* Carry of Concealed Weapon
* Possession of Weapon by Felon
* Additional charges are pending.
The incident remains under investigation. If you have any information regarding this case, contact Officer Cicerone of the Newport Police Department at 541-270-6343. The Newport Police Tip Line is available at 541-574-5455, or Text-a-Tip at 541-270-1856 or tipline@newportpolice.net
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