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Standoff in Siletz Bay ends in arrest JEREMY C. RUARK Lincoln County Leader
This photo shows suspect Jaret Reynolds (above) in the Siletz Bay just ahead of the law enforcement boat before his capture. (Courtesy photos from LCPD) Police escort Jaret Reynolds (left) back to a waiting police vehicle shortly after he was pulled out of Siletz Bay.
A Lincoln City man faces several charges after a standoff with law enforcement officers in Siletz Bay. Lincoln City Police Department (LCPD officers began investigating a series of restraining order violations Oct. 28, involving 44-yearold Jaret Reynolds, of Lincoln City, and developed probable cause to arrest him on these mandatory arrest crimes. See STANDOFF, page A7
King tides bring visitors, opportunities JEREMY C. RUARK Lincoln County Leader
The king tides return to the Oregon Coast annually and while these highest tides of the year can cause flooding, erosion, and impacts to buildings and roads, especially during storms, they offer opportunities for scientists and land planners. Observing king tides, provides a glimpse of future sea level rise and its potential to intensify erosion, flooding, and beach access issues. King tides occur when the sun, moon, and Earth align, producing unusually high tides. This winter’s first king tide series begins November 5 to 7. The next high tides are expected Dec. 4 to Dec. 6 and Jan. 1 to Jan 4. For the past 15 years, Oregon has contributed to this international citizen science effort. Supported by the Oregon Coastal Management Program (OCMP), the CoastWatch
This photo shot in November 2021 shows the power of the king tides along the central Oregon Coast. (Lincoln County Leader) Beach visitors need to be cautious, as the high tides can move rapidly up the beach and over structures, such as this scene at Lincoln City. (Courtesy photo from Explore Lincoln City)
See KING TIDES, page A4
The fury of the king tides along the seawall at Depoe Bay. (Lincoln County Leader)
Lincoln City father sentenced to ‘Bridge the Gap’ Campaign launched life in prison for death of daughter JEREMY C. RUARK Lincoln County Leader
STAFF REPORT Lincoln County Leader
A Lincoln City resident has been sentenced to prison for life following his conviction in the death of his your child. Presiding Judge Sheryl Bachart sentenced 27-year-old Emerson Cromwell Oct. 28, to life in prison for causing the death of his 15-monthold daughter. BACKGROUND According to a release from the Lincoln County District Attorney’s Office, Cromwell was convicted Sept. 26, 2025, by a Lincoln County jury
of Murder in the Second Degree, Assault in the First Degree, Assault in the Second Degree, and Manslaughter in the First Degree, after nearly a month-long trial. On August 9, 2022, law enforcement and
medical personnel responded to Cromwell’s residence in Lincoln City after Cromwell called 911 to report that his 15-month-old daughter was unconscious and non-responsive. The child was immediately transported by medics to the Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital Emergency Room, where it was determined that the child was suffering from a brain bleed. The child was life-flighted
Helping Hands Reentry Outreach Centers has launched a new public awareness and fundraising campaign, “Bridge the Gap – Keep Hope Open.” The campaigned is designed to help sustain shelter and recovery services in Clatsop, Lincoln, and Tillamook Counties while awaiting delayed state reimbursements.
See PRISON, page A6
See CAMPAIGN, page A6
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Surrounded by community leaders, Helping Hands Founder Alan Evans, right center, points to the ribbon as it is cut during a ceremony launching the opening of the Hope Center in Lincoln City in November 2023. (Photo by Jeremy C. Ruark)
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