Concerned Citizen’s Report Leads To Arrests After Ev Charging Station Theft (Photo) - 08/03/26

On July 31, 2026, around 1:00 AM, a concerned citizen witnessed subjects actively cutting Electric Vehicle chargers at the Lincoln City Outlet Mall and immediately notified LCPD. Officers surrounded the Outlet Mall and intercepted the suspects as they were leaving in a blue Honda Ridgeline. Both suspects were taken into custody without further incident. A search warrant was obtained and executed, leading to the recovery of over two dozen heavy-duty electric vehicle charging cables and a list of targets throughout Lincoln and Marion Counties.

The two suspects were lodged on the following charges into the Lincoln County Jail: Criminal Conspiracy, Theft 1^st Degree, Criminal Mischief 1^st Degree, Possession of Burglar Tools, Possession of Methamphetamine, and Possession of Fentanyl.

If you have any information regarding this string of thefts, please contact the Lincoln City Police Department (case number LCP26010692).

ARREST MADE IN ANIMAL ABUSE CASE - 07/29/26

On July 28, 2026, Lincoln City Police Detectives processed the arrest of Nicholas Mumma, related to charges of animal abuse in the second degree. Key information was provided to Lincoln City Police Detectives on Monday by a previously unidentified witness in the case. The animal associated with the charges, is currently under the care of Lincoln County Animal Services. LCPD encourages those with information or video evidence to contact the police directly. This greatly increases our ability to validate the source for evidentiary purposes.
 

If you have information for LCPD Detectives, please contact Dispatch at 541-994-3636.

UPDATE: ANIMAL SERVICES CONCERN (Photo) - 07/23/26

Contact: Sgt. Erik Anderson Phone: 541-994-3636 Date: July 23, 2026 RE: Canine Elyon Examination On Thursday, July 23, with the consent of German Shepherd Elyon’s owner, Elyon underwent a comprehensive examination by a veterinarian to assess his health and determine if he has been injured. The veterinarian found Elyon to be in good physical health, and he did not have any injuries. LCPD also received and reviewed historical veterinary records for Elyon. There were no prior findings of injury or abuse. When the Lincoln City Police Department and Lincoln County Animal Services Deputies receive complaints related to animal welfare or abuse, a thorough investigation is completed including investigation of all reports of alleged abuse, reviewing all witness statements, video provided by citizens, video available on the internet, and through contact with the animal’s owner. The same process was followed in this case. After thoroughly investigating all available information, LCPD and the Lincoln County Animal Services Deputy have determined there is no probable cause for animal abuse charges. Police Officers or Animal Services Deputies may impound dogs after investigating specific violations defined in ORS 609.090. These violations do not apply to the complaints in this case. If you have additional information regarding this, or any other animal welfare matter that you believe has not been submitted to the Lincoln City Police Department, please call Dispatch at our non-emergency number (541) 994-3636. Submitted By: Sgt Erik Anderson Under Authority Of: Chief David Broderick

Yamhill County Man Convicted In LCPD Child Luring Investigation (Photo) - 07/20/26

On March 13, 2026, Richard Brotherton, age 63 of Amity, was arrested after initiating a sexually graphic conversation with an undercover officer posing as a minor. Brotherton was arrested and booked into the Lincoln County Jail for Luring a Minor. Deputy District Attorney Madeleine Boyle, of the Lincoln County District Attorney’s Office, argued the case on behalf of the State.

On July 1, 2026, following testimony by the Lincoln City Police Department, a Lincoln County Jury found Richard Brotherton GUILTY of Luring a Minor. On July 16, 2026, Brotherton was sentenced to the Oregon Department of Corrections for a term of 28 months.

The Lincoln City Police Department is releasing Brotherton’s photo in an attempt to locate additional possible victims. If you recognize Brotherton and would like to speak with an investigator, please contact the LCPD or your local law enforcement agency.

The Lincoln City Police Department encourages parents to monitor their children's social media activity and discuss with them the possible dangers of communicating with strangers online. These investigations are conducted in a continuing effort to protect our children from predators who target children for sexual exploitation and to reduce crime and further enhance the safety of our community.

ANIMAL SERVICES CONCERN (Photo) - 07/18/26

The Lincoln City Police Department has been made aware of an online conspiracy to dox, harass, and commit violence against a local man regarding perceived crimes against an animal and perceived law enforcement inaction. The Lincoln City Police Department takes great pride in its history of thorough and professional investigations and every member here is an animal lover. We also place great value on the U.S. Constitution which we have sworn to uphold.  Under the American system of laws citizens are free from arrest without Probable Cause. It is one of our highest values and sets our nation apart from others.

The Lincoln City Police Department contracts Animal Services through the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office and coordinates efforts to investigate crimes against animals with that agency. LCSO employs sworn Deputies with expertise in investigations into animal care. Over the last 9 months LCPD has received 21 complaints regarding that one individual related to animal care. The majority of those were second-hand complaints from those who watched online videos provided to them. Of the remaining, many were from the same callers, some with personal vendettas against the dog-owner unrelated to his animal. Throughout this period the Lincoln City Police Department has physically evaluated the dog in question 5 times, each time finding the dog to be uninjured. 3 times LCPD had referred the issue to the Animal Services Deputies. Our records show the Animal Services Deputies have conducted 6 of their own investigations. As of yet, none of these investigations, from at least 12 different trained Law Enforcement Officers, from two separate agencies, has developed Probable Cause that a crime has been committed.

In today’s age it is easy to become spun up over social media hype and fall in line with others who may have ulterior motives. We urge our fellow citizens to think critically but absolutely support the right of Americans to seek change, peacefully protest, and live with the peace of mind that mob-rule does not govern our Community. If you do not agree with a law, work to change it. If you think some profession should require licensure, talk to your elected representative. Most of all, treat each other civilly.

Lastly, let it be known, those who engage in conspiracy to commit violence in our Community, can all be charged for that violence. We will not tolerate acts of violence.