On August 4, 2024 around 5pm Newport Officers responded to a driving complaint in the area of the Yaquina Bay Bridge. Officers received reports that blue sedan was driving erratically in the area, swerving wildly, and driving into oncoming traffic. It was also reported that the driver, later identified as 31-year old Regis Roger of Lebanon, had stopped his vehicle in traffic multiple times, getting out of his vehicle and running around in the street, then would get back in his vehicle and drive away. As officers were searching the area for Rogers and his vehicle they continued to receive reports of his dangerous driving. Officers located Roger’s vehicle unoccupied at the Moolack Shores Motel and learned that Rogers had fled to the beach.
Officers located Rogers in the brush leading to the beach. When Rogers was located he charged at officers and had to be taken into custody at Taser point. The investigation revealed Rogers had nearly caused several collisions, including a head-on collision, while he was operating his vehicle in an unsafe manner along Hwy 101. Rogers was lodged at the Lincoln County Jail on the following charges: Reckless Driving Reckless Endangering Disorderly Conduct. 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.
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