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Lincoln County, Oregon
Officer involved fatal shooting ruled justifiable JEREMY C. RUARK Lincoln County Leader
The incident began at this converted school bus parked at NW Oar Place in Lincoln City. (Courtesy from Oregon State Police)
A Lincoln County Grand Jury has unanimously found that Oregon State Police Senior Troopers Kyle Winship, Jeremy Smith, Zachary Bohince and Jacob Ferrer were each justified in their use of deadly
physical force against Walter “DJ” Oliver Anderson, 38, on September 5, 2024. The Lincoln County Grand Jury convened Oct. 22, to hear testimony from eight witnesses, including from the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office, who See SHOOTING, page A6
Operation Green Light supports local veterans
JEREMY C. RUARK Lincoln County Leader
Lincoln County will illuminate county buildings green from Nov. 4-11th as part of Operation Green Light for Veterans, a nationwide effort uniting counties to support military veterans. The initiative, led by the National Association of Counties (NACo), raises awareness around the unique
challenges faced by many veterans and the resources available at the county, state, and federal levels to assist veterans and their families, according to a release from Lincoln County. Now in its third year, Operation Green Light is spearheaded by NACo and the National Association of County Veterans Service Officers, building upon successful See GREEN LIGHT, page A4
Lincoln County Veteran Services, whose Bay Boulevard office is pictured, encourages residents and business owners to join county agencies in illuminating green lights in support of U.S. military veterans. The emerald glow is part of a coast-to-coast, collaborative initiative of the National Association of County Officials, Operation Green Light, aimed at raising awareness of the challenges vets face and the resources available to them. The Lincoln County Veterans Resource Center can be reached at 541-265-0570, and vets can call 988 anytime to get help during a crisis. (Courtesy photos)
Deputies investigate possible needle in Halloween candy JEREMY C. RUARK Lincoln County Leader
The shelter facility at Seventh and Hurbert Streets in Newport is undergoing renovations, could welcome overnight guests after the new year. The First Presbyterian Church, located at 227 NE 12th Street, is the current Newport winter shelter. (File photo)
Lincoln County reopens winter shelter JEREMY C. RUARK Lincoln County Leader
Lincoln County reopened its Community Shelter and Resource Center to overnight guests Nov. 1 offering services seven nights a week through the end of April. “The Community Shelter and Resource
Center is a safe, welcoming and affirming place for all members of the community, including furry companions,” a release from Lincoln County states. There are two shelter locations this year,
located in Newport and Lincoln City.
NEWPORT SHELTER
The First Presbyterian Church is the location for the Newport shelter.
See SHELTER, page A4
Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) deputies have launched an investigation into suspicious activity following a possible needle embedded in a candy bar collected during trick-ortreating on Halloween evening. At approximately 5 p.m. on Nov. 1, a Waldport resident reported they discovered what appeared to be a needle in a Twix candy bar, the complainant stated the candy was received while trick-ortreating on Halloween night, Oct. 31, in
The investigation began in Waldport after a thin metal object was discovered embedded in the candy bar. (Photo by Jeremy C. Ruark) Waldport. “LCSO deputies responded, examined the candy, and collected the Twix bar,” Sgt R. Ballentine said
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in a release. “Deputies observed a thin metal object embedded in the candy bar, consistent See CANDY, page A4
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