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Otis man pleads guilty to using Dropbox to distribute child pornography

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William Borges, 20, of Otis, pleaded guilty today to one count of distributing child pornography using Dropbox.

According to court documents, investigators identified Borges in September 2016 as part of an ongoing investigation by the FBI’s Sacramento Field Office into the use of Dropbox, a cloud-based file sharing application, to distribute media depicting the sexual exploitation of children.

A federal search warrant issued to Dropbox produced the email address Borges used to create a Dropbox account identified by investigators as containing child pornography.

Investigators later matched three video uploads to Dropbox depicting the sexual abuse of young children to the IP address of Borges’ home in Otis. During a search of Borges’ home, he admitted to possessing child pornography and trading images and videos using Kik Messenger and Dropbox.

Borges faces a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison, a $250,000 fine and a lifetime term of supervised release. He will be sentenced on Feb. 11, 2019, before U.S. District Court Judge Ann Aiken.

The FBI Sacramento Child Exploitation Task Force (CETF) and FBI Salem Resident Agency investigated the case. It is being prosecuted by Amy Potter, Assistant U.S. Attorney for the District of Oregon.

The FBI’s CETF conducts sexual exploitation investigations—many of them undercover—in coordination with other federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies. The CETF is committed to locating and arresting those who prey on children as well as recovering underage victims of sex trafficking and child exploitation.

Anyone who has information about the physical or online exploitation of children are encouraged to call the FBI at (503) 224-4181 or submit a tip online at www.fbi.gov/tips.

LCPD awarded 3 traffic safety grants for 2018-19

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traffic safety grants

The Lincoln City Police Department has been awarded three traffic safety grants for 2018-19 totaling $6500 for enhanced DUII enforcement, distracted driving enforcement and pedestrian safety enforcement.

The enhanced DUII enforcement funds, in the amount of $2,500, will be utilized to put extra officers out on patrol when higher numbers of impaired drivers are likely to be on the roadways. The enforcement operations will occur in conjunction with the national High Visibility Enforcement event time periods, which are designed to increase the number of patrol officers on the streets nationwide with an emphasis on seeking out drivers impaired by alcohol or drugs and removing them from the roadways. DUIIs continue to be a leading cause of motor vehicle crash deaths and injuries throughout the nation.

The $2,000 in distracted driving enforcement funds will be utilized to put extra officers out on patrol specifically looking for drivers who are using their cell phones or other electronic devices while operating their vehicles. The goals of these operations are to raise awareness to the dangers of distracted driving, and to reduce distracted driving by enforcement action and education. The effort is to change the behaviors of drivers and make distracted driving unacceptable. The end goal is to increase the safety of everyone on the roadways and reduce crashes caused by distracted driving.

Pedestrian safety enforcement funds ($2,000) will be utilized to conduct specific operations where a decoy pedestrian will cross the roadways in a designated crosswalk while an officer acting as an observer will watch for violators of the applicable pedestrian-related crosswalk laws. The observing officer will notify other officers in chase vehicles, who will then conduct a traffic stop on the violator of the crosswalk law and take the appropriate educational or enforcement action. The primary focus of the operations is to raise pedestrian safety awareness in motorists with an emphasis on enhancing the safety for pedestrians crossing our roadways.

The Lincoln City Police Department is committed to the safety of its citizens and visitors, and these grant funds are a valuable resource that assist in improving the traffic safety in the community. These grant funds were made possible through Oregon Impact and the Oregon Department of Transportation.

Enforcement operation gives drivers crash course on pedestrian safety

Drive-by shooting victim credits iPhone 7 for saving his life

Alleged drive-by shooting victim arrested for falsifying claims, lying to police

Padronage

Twenty-year-old Lincoln City resident Isaiah Padron (Padronage) says he lives to breathe another day because of his cell phone.

Padron said a white male, driving a black late-model four-door sedan near 950 SE 32nd Street & SE Fleet Avenue, shouted, “Hey you!” before shooting a bullet that struck Padron’s iPhone 7, sending shrapnel flying into the bridge of his nose.

“I went for a nice little walk and ended up barely getting home leaking blood,” Padron said. “Shrapnel from the phone scattered and got my nose.”

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Isaiah Padron

After the car sped off, Padron managed to make it to the Spyglass Apartments, where bystanders were able to assist him.

“I appreciate everyone who helped me,” he said. “I’m just lucky to be alive.”

Padron was taken by ambulance to North Lincoln Samaritan Hospital, where he received stitches and was released a few hours later.

“My ears started ringing and I couldn’t hear anything,” he said. “All I could do was try to stop the bleeding.”

Padron said a white male passenger accompanied the driver. He said he doesn’t know who shot at him or why it happened.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Lincoln City Police Department at (541) 994-3636.

News release issued by Lincoln City Police Department Nov. 13

On November 12, 2018 at around 3:34 pm, Lincoln City Police Officers responded to the area of 950 SE 32nd St on a report of a gunshot victim. The victim, a 20 year-old-male, reported he had been walking along on SE 32nd St when a black, 4-door sedan pulled up and the driver fired a gun at him. The suspect was reported as being a white male.

The victim ran to the apartment complex at 950 SE 32nd St and reported the incident. The victim, whose name is not being released at this time, was taken to Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital and treated for minor injuries before being released.

LCPD Officers closed down SE 32nd St for several hours to investigate and conduct interviews.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to please call the Lincoln City Police Department at (541) 994-3636.

Earlier breaking coverage

UPDATE: Police said the investigation is ongoing and residents have been told it is safe to go outside.

Lincoln City Police officers cordoned off SE Fleet Avenue and SE 32nd Street due to a drive-by shooting around 4 p.m. Monday.

An adult male allegedly had his cell phone shot out of his hand as he walked on the sidewalk, police said.

“There is damage to the phone so we are investigating this as a drive-by shooting,” Lincoln City Police Officer Brandon Storm said. “Go inside and lock your doors. It’s not safe out here.”

Police said the suspect vehicle left the area and there is no manhunt in the crime scene area.

The adult male was not shot and did not suffer major injuries.

Oregon Department of Forestry joins firefighting efforts in California

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Flames consume a car and building as the Camp Fire tears through Paradise, Calif., on Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018. Photo by Noah Berger, Associated Press

The Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) has deployed two strike teams with equipment and personnel to assist in suppression efforts for the devastating wildfires in California. This deployment was coordinated with the Oregon Office of Emergency Management through the Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC).

Using the EMAC system, California fire officials originally requested additional resources to support suppression efforts in the southern portion of the state. The two ODF strike teams, consisting of five Type 6 engines each, two strike team leaders and an agency representative, departed early Sunday morning. In addition to ODF districts in eastern and southern Oregon, resources include engines and personnel from the Douglas Forest Protection Association.

While en route, the ODF teams received new orders to divert to the Camp Fire near Chico, CA due to the evolving and emergent situation. Both strike teams arrived at the Camp Incident Command Post Sunday evening and will be joining suppression efforts on the front line Monday morning.

“Oregon and California have a long-standing relationship of mutual aid wherever suppression resources are needed,” said Oregon’s State Forester, Peter Daugherty. “California has come to our aid during our challenging fire seasons and Oregon is now able to help California during this tragic time of need.”

At the time of arrival, the Camp Fire was reported at 111,000 acres and 25 percent containment, with approximately 6,453 residences destroyed and an additional 15,000 structures threatened. An estimated 31 people have lost their lives and an additional 200 are listed as missing.

The ODF teams will join their Oregon State Fire Marshal counterparts, adding to the growing number of out of state resources joining suppression efforts during these devastating wildfires impacting much of the state. The team anticipates a full 14-day deployment.

Coast Guard airlifts stranded sailors in Yaquina Bay

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MH-65 Dolphin helicopter

A Coast Guard aircrew rescued two mariners from their vessel that ran aground in Yaquina Bay Sunday afternoon by hoisting them to safety.

At around 4 p.m., the individuals aboard the 14-foot recreational vessel requested towing assistance from the Coast Guard after their boat ran aground on mud flats in the bay.

A Coast Guard Station Yaquina Bay boat crew initially responded, but were unable to reach the vessel.

The Coast Guard Air Facility Newport aircrew aboard an MH-65 Dolphin helicopter transported the individuals to safety.

Coast Guard Sector North Bend personnel dispatched the aircrew, who arrived on scene and completed the hoist at 8:57 p.m.

No injuries were reported.

Otis woman leads deputies and police in pursuit through Newport

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Henderson escaped from Samaritan Pacific Communities Hospital this morning but was found a short time later and is back in custody.

Lincoln County Sheriff Deputy Siscilee Gouge attempted to stop a white Ford Ranger for illegally passing multiple vehicles on Highway 101 in Newport Friday afternoon but the driver had other plans.

The suspect vehicle began to flee at a high rate of speed southbound with Lincoln County Sheriff deputies and Newport Police in hot pursuit. The Ford Ranger weaved in and out of traffic in the two and a half mile mid-afternoon chase until it became stuck in traffic at the intersection of Highway 101 and Olive Street, where officers and deputies attempted to take the driver into custody.

59 year-old Otis resident Mary Joanna Henderson refused commands to exit the vehicle leaving law enforcement no choice but to use force to enter the vehicle and remove her. Two deputies sustained minor injuries on broken glass during the process.

Henderson was charged with felony attempting to elude police, reckless driving and resisting arrest. Her bail was set at $80,000.

Lincoln City Police Crime Log Nov. 2-8

Police log

The Lincoln City Police Dispatch Daily Desk Log is a public record of police calls. Homepage will run the log every Friday. All suspects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Friday, Nov. 2

Hit and Run – 9:37 a.m. – 3014 NE Highway 101 – Caller reported a male driving a black four-door sedan backed into his vehicle in parking lot.

Peace Officer Hold – 2:19 p.m. – 3043 NE 28th St. – Caller reported subject returned to hospital after leaving against medical advice earlier in the day.

Crash – 2:49 p.m. – N Highway 101 & Ne 14th St. – Two vehicle non-blocking crash with minor injuries.

Crash – 5:26 p.m. – NE 14th St. & Highway 101 – Two vehicle crash. One driver cited for careless driving.

Probable Cause Arrest – 6:53 p.m. – Chinook Winds Casino, 1777 NW 44th St. – Issac E. Deanda (12/23/89) taken into custody on probable cause arrest for driving while suspended misdemeanor. Transported to Lincoln County Jail.

Theft – 6:12 p.m. – 2200 NE Holmes Rd. #11 – Victim reports an empty trash can and cash had been taken from her.

Probable Cause Arrest – 8:51 p.m. – Burger King, 710 SE Highway 101 – Michael A. Cobb (10/21/92) taken into custody for failure to register as sex offender x 4 and false swearing x 5. Transported to Lincoln County Jail.

Peace Officer Hold – 10:56 p.m. – SNLH, 3043 NE 28th St. – ER staff reported a male creating a disturbance in the waiting room. Michael John Burk (10/02/86) charged with assault IV, disorderly conduct and placed on a mental hold.

Saturday, Nov. 3

Theft – 1:21 a.m. – North Shell, 4031 NW Highway 101 – Oliver Robert Pauly (10/21/71) cited and released for theft II.

Suspicious Vehicle – 1:32 a.m. – NW Jetty Ave. & 25th St. – Vehicle parked unoccupied in roadway. Towed by Car Care Tow Pro as a hazard.

Crash – 8:06 a.m. – SE High School Dr. & SE Spyglass Ridge Dr. – Caller reporting unoccupied vehicle upside down in a ravine. Pacific Power notified for broken pole brace.

Suspicious Activity – 9:02 a.m. – Dollar Tree, 4157 ZN Highway 101 – Caller reported a male was on Dollar Tree back porch throwing trash onto Logan Rd. Brad C. Anderson (5/13/74) cited and released for offensive littering.

Trespass – 9:19 a.m. – 456 SE Neptune Ave. – Caller reported female subject was at residence and not supposed to be there. Female suspect was gone before police arrival.

Follow Up – 10:21 a.m. – SE High School Dr. & SE Spyglass Ridge Dr. – Pacific Power employee reported a male was near crashed vehicle and appeared to be rummaging around in it. Wesley S. Posney (8/21/88) taken into custody for failing to perform duties as a driver and transported to Lincoln County Jail.

Extra Patrol Request – 6361 NE Port Dr. – Caller requests an extra patrol in the neighborhood due to hearing gunshots at night and have been told by other neighbors that someone is shooting raccoons. Shots were heard at 2:30 and 4:30 a.m. last night. Caller advised he would call next time it occurs.

Burglary – 2:55 p.m. – 4707 SW Coast Ave. – Caller reports his father’s vacation house appears to have been forced into.

Stolen Vehicle – 5:38 p.m. – Cozy Cove Resort, 515 NW Inlet Ave. – Gray 2014 Ford Fusion stolen between 6:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.. Victim’s wallet was taken. Marion County recovered vehicle at 10:59 p.m.

Theft – 7:04 p.m. – Chinook Winds Casino, 1777 NW 44th St. – Report of a stolen cell phone.

Assisting Other Agency – 9:50 p.m. – 2333 NE 29th Dr. – Solinna M. Butler (4/23/91) taken into custody for felony warrant out of Marion County. Transported to Lincoln County Jail.

Sunday, Nov. 4

DUII – 1:05 a.m. – 3800 NE Highway 101 – Traffic stop initiated with driver going up on curb a couple of times. Field sobriety tests performed. Agustin Curiel Avalos (10/08/61) taken into custody for DUII and transported to LCPD, cited and released. Vehicle released to sober driver.

Assisting Other Agency – 1:06 a.m. – NW 37th St. & NW Jetty Ave. – Report of a female yelling to herself, lying on the ground and pushing a shopping cart. Bonny K. Grady (02/10/81) located near Wecoma Park. Cited and released for failure to appear warrant out of Lincoln County.

Shoplift – 4:22 p.m. – Goodwill, 1000 SE Highway 101 – Caller reports loss prevention has a female shoplifter that is trying to leave. Amanda Killian (11/21/79) taken into custody and transported to LCPD where she was cited and released for theft III.

Extra Patrol – 6:12 p.m. – Barefoot at the Beach, 1744 NE Highway 101 – Caller has a locked gate and has posted “no trespassing” signs. Caller has surveillance footage of transients climbing fence to go through trash and defecate behind building.

Counterfeit – 9:53 p.m. – US Market, 3327 NW Highway 101 – Report of counterfeit $10 at location. Bill seized. Subjects located, purchased items seized and returned. Andrew J. McMillan (5/29/86) taken into custody on warrant out of State Parole Board and transported to Lincoln County Jail.

Intoxicated – 10:42 p.m. – 2310 SW Bard Loop – Report of intoxicated female out of control. Leullah H. Hoover (3/23/89) taken into custody for harassment and transported to LCPD where she was cited and released.

Monday, Nov. 5

Hit and Run – 1:21 a.m. – 1900 Block NE Highway 101 – Officer located damaged lamppost and light in from of Power Lincoln City. Lamppost struck by unknown vehicle. Public works notified.

Warrant Arrest – 6:52 p.m. – 200 Block SE Keel Ave. – Casen T. Hayes (3/04/00) taken into custody for warrant out of Lincoln County for failure to appear. Transported to Lincoln County Jail.

Crash – 11:50 p.m. – 544 SE Oar Ave. – Officers arrived to find suspect vehicle on scene with report that occupants fled northbound through the bushes. Juanita R. Marquez (10/25/82) found at her residence and taken into custody for DUII, reckless driving, hit and run and criminal mischief II. Transported to LCPD.

Tuesday, Nov. 6

Counterfeit – 4 a.m. – Chinook Winds Casino, 1777 NW 44th St. – Counterfeit $50 found. Suspect left property prior to being contacted.

Trespass – 8:47 a.m. – Beach Access 51st St. – Caller reports three of five subjects drinking in pavilion. Larry Dick (8/14/61) arrested for trespass II due to having 180 day city space/park exclusion. Transported to Lincoln County Jail.

Wednesday, Nov. 7

Welfare Check – 2:31 a.m. – Chinook Winds Casino, 1777 NW 44th St. – Report of female going to front desk saying she had tried to kill herself on the beach. She then returned to her room. Female contacted and transported to SNLH on mental hold.

Theft – 8:46 a.m. – 1840 NW 51st St. – Caller reports theft of an electric screw gun, two batteries and a charger from work site. Last seen at 6 p.m. yesterday.

Found Property – 11:46 a.m. – Turned in ammo found at 1645 SE East Devils Lake Rd. Ammo taken for safekeeping.

Theft – 11:28 a.m. – Chinook Winds Casino, 1777 NW 44th St. – Theft of a casino voucher for $144.80.

Theft – Report of a woman who left debit card in ATM in October. Someone attempted to use card at Bi-Mart and they took the card.

Thursday, Nov. 8

DUII – 10:32 a.m. – SE Spyglass Ridge Dr. & SE Fleet Ave. – Caller reported a possible intoxicated driver southbound on Highway 101. Vehicle turned onto High School Dr. and then parked on SE Spyglass Ridge Dr. Shannon D. Bates (7/04/72) taken into custody and transported to LCPD for DUII, driving revoked and reckless driving.

Theft – 11:12 a.m. – Caller reporting theft of materials from construction site.

DOA – 12:43 p.m. – 3436 SW Anchor Ave. #2 – Report of odor coming from apartment and tenant has not been seen in several days. Confirmed DOA. Pacific View notified.

Crash – 2:59 p.m. – Two car crash caused by a driver failing to obey a traffic control device.

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Coastal fire task force underway to fight California ‘Camp Fire’

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North Lincoln Fire and Rescue Type 1 Engine

Lincoln and Polk Counties have sent a combined task force with Newport, Toledo and North Lincoln Fire & Rescue (NLFR) sending Type 1 engines to help fight the “Camp Fire” wildfire in Butte County California.  NLFR Engine 1501 left this morning with fire fighters Brian Nordyke, Eric Maestas, Jeff Cutler and Lt. Loren Nordyke as the Engine Boss. They may be gone for a minimum 14 days.

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Firefighters Brian Nordyke, left, Eric Maestas, Jeff Cutler and Lt. Loren Nordyke

The task force is currently underway to the “Camp Fire” in Northern California that exploded in size Thursday, burning about 20,000 acres and overtaking the town of Paradise, where around 30,000 people were forced to evacuate last minute.

Three, Type 1 engines from Lincoln County, a strike force leader from Newport, two Type 1 engines from Polk County and Depoe Bay firefighters are joining forces and heading to Paradise, California according to North Lincoln Fire and Rescue Fire Chief Doug Kerr. The engines and crews will join up in Tangent, Oregon around 1 p.m. today and convoy to California.

The fire in Paradise burned fast, reports CBS News. The fire burned about 2,000 acres per hour taking down stores, homes and businesses in its path.  Nearly 2,300 firefighters are battling the flames, but as of Friday morning it was still zero percent contained. Massive wildfires are tearing through parts of California, destroying hundreds of buildings and forcing thousands of people from their homes.

Surf rescue near mouth of the Salmon River

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Coast Guard 47’ Motor Lifeboat

North Lincoln Fire and Rescue (NLFR) was dispatched Wednesday, Nov. 7 around 2:30 p.m. to a person calling for help in the surf on a log or raft, near the breakers of the Salmon River north of Lincoln City.  The United States Coast Guard (USCG) was also notified, and immediately responded with their 47 foot Motor Lifeboat that was preparing to get underway at USCG Station Depoe Bay for training maneuvers when the call arrived, according to USCG Senior Chief Christopher Hinote.

NLFR and water rescue crews arrived on-scene and with the assistance of the caller on the bluff at Cascade Head were able to quickly locate an overturned 12′ Zodiac about 300 yards south of the mouth of the Salmon in the surf with one male occupant clinging to the small craft.

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Retrieved Zodiac

William Platt, 29 and Marissa Littleton, 30 both from Portland, Oregon went out crabbing in the small vessel when a line became entangled in the prop of the motor.  Platt managed to maneuver the Zodiac to the sand spit to let Littleton off on-shore; he then drifted back out to attempt to cut the line from around the propeller when a wave flipped the boat, leaving Platt adrift and Middleton with no safe means to get back to their vehicle across the river parked at Knight’s Park.

Water rescue members quickly brought Platt back on their Kawasaki Personal Watercraft (PWC) through the breakers, and shortly after that water rescue members brought Littleton across the river to awaiting Pacific West Ambulance for evaluation. Both where in good health and released after a brief examination.

Conditions were too rough at the mouth of the Salmon river to consider retrieving the Zodiac still afloat in the ocean and bring it back with the North Lincoln Fire & Rescue’s PWC’s, so water rescue members towed the 12’ craft to the USCG 47’ Motor Lifeboat waiting beyond breakers; the USCG took custody of craft and towed it back to USCG Station Depoe Bay for safe keeping.

“United States Coast Guard and North Lincoln Fire & Rescue often work together, they are our Guardians whenever our surf rescue team deploy our PWC’s,” Said NLFR Captain Jim Kusz.

Both the USCG and surf rescue teams want to prompt boaters to always wear life jackets, know that surf conditions can change quickly and be aware of the limitations of your vessel.

Jim Kusz / District Captain

Public Information, Education & Safety Officer

North Lincoln Fire & Rescue

Hospital is ‘shaking it up’ at annual Quality & Safety Fair

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SNLH Patient satisfaction

Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital (SNLH) will showcase its recent patient satisfaction accomplishments in a fun and informative Quality and Safety Fair on Friday, Nov. 16, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and the public is invited.

With a “Shake It Up” theme, the annual Quality and Safety Fair will showcase individual department initiatives for improving hospital quality, safety and the patient experience. In addition, the fair will include:

  • Free flu shots for people ages 18-64, while supplies last.
  • Free balance screenings offered by the hospital’s physical therapy staff.
  • Opportunity to learn more about the replacement hospital building now being built.
  • Chance to win one of two $100 gift certificates to The Bay House, to help soothe away any stress from “construction disruption.”
  • A Burger-n-Shake meal for $5 during the cafeteria’s lunch and evening meal times (11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and 5 to 7 p.m.).

Community members are invited to stop by anytime. The fair will be held in the hospital’s Education Conference Room and adjoining corridors, close to the building’s south entrance. Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital is located at 3043 NE 28th St., Lincoln City.

For more information, call 541-994-3661.