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On February 19th, 2025, the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office arrested 46-year-old Israel Bynum of Waldport, Oregon based on a warrant issued after more than a year of investigation by Deputy Douglas Honse. Mr. Bynum was lodged at the Lincoln County Jail on charges of Intimidation in the Second Degree, Stalking, and Disorderly Conduct in the Second Degree. Deputy Honse's investigation established a pattern in Mr. Bynum's actions and statements that demonstrated a clear connection between his bias against his victim's protected classes and his criminal behavior.
In Oregon, intimidation statutes encompass these bias charges, more commonly referred to as "hate crimes", in which the offender is motivated by the protected classes of the victims.
Additionally, Mr. Bynum was found to be in possession of methamphetamine during his arrest. Recognizing that substance use disorder (SUD) is a separate but often cooccurring behavior in criminal activities, Mr. Bynum was referred to the Lincoln County Deflection Program (LCDP). LCDP referrals do not preclude prosecution for crimes committed and are designed to connect people experiencing SUDs with qualified, local treatment providers where possible.
The Lincoln County Sheriff's Office is committed to protecting the rights of all members of our community and encourages anyone experiencing crimes related to protected classes to report through Dispatch at 541-265-0777 (non-emergency) or 9-1-1 (emergency).
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