LCPD To Perform Pedestrian Safety Operation
-06/16/25
The Lincoln City Police Department will be utilizing our grant funds to conduct a Pedestrian Safety Operation on Wednesday, June 18th, 2025 on Hwy 101 in the area of South 29th Street.
The primary focus of the operation is to raise pedestrian safety awareness. With the use of a decoy pedestrian, the Lincoln City Police Department hopes to raise awareness of drivers and pedestrians through education and enforcement of pedestrian right-of-way laws. The operation will be conducted between the hours of 11:00AM and 3:00PM. Warning signs will be posted prior to entering the pedestrian safety operation zone.
The members of the Lincoln City Police Department are dedicated to enhancing the safety of our citizens and guests of the city, and these safety operations are conducted in an effort to reduce the potential for injuries or death to pedestrians in our city.
Funding for the pedestrian safety operations are made possible through a grant provided by the Oregon Department of Transportation and Oregon Impact.
Submitted By:
Sgt Torin Liden
Under Authority Of:
Chief David Broderick
Lincoln City Police Dept Receives Accreditation (Photo)
-05/29/25
The Lincoln City Police Department is pleased to announce it was recently awarded its initial law enforcement agency accreditation from the Northwest Accreditation Alliance (NWAA). The accreditation was presented to Chief Dave Broderick by NWAA Executive Director Scott Hayes during an awards ceremony held at the Oregon Association of Chiefs of Police annual conference in Pendleton, Oregon on April 17, 2025.
This achievement marks a significant milestone in LCPD’s commitment to maintaining the highest, best practice, standards in law enforcement and public safety. The accreditation process involved a rigorous independent evaluation of the department’s operations, policies, and practices to ensure compliance with NWAA’s professional standards. It recognizes LCPD’s dedication to professionalism, accountability, and the department’s primary goals of providing a high level of service to the community.
Update On Recent Shooting In Taft District (Photo)
-05/28/25
In the early morning of Monday, May 19, 2025, Lincoln City Police Officers responded to a shooting call in the area of SW 51st St and SW Ebb Ave. Upon arrival, they located a victim who had sustained multiple apparent gunshot wounds. The victim in this case has been identified as 52-year-old Scott Church, of Lincoln City. The suspect in the shooting, 43-year-old Justin Schimedel of Lincoln City, was arrested at the scene and initially charged with Assault I, Unlawful Use of a Weapon, and Pointing a Firearm at Another
On Sunday, May 25th, 2025, Scott Church succumbed to his injuries from the shooting. Mr. Church’s family has been notified of his death.
On May 27th, 2025, a Lincoln County Grand Jury indicted the suspect, Justin Schimedel on additional charges of Murder in the Second Degree and Manslaughter in the First Degree. He is currently being held without bail at the Lincoln County Jail.
The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to please contact Detective “Bud” Lane or Detective John Goodman at 541-994-3636.
Submitted By: Lieutenant Jeffrey Winn
Two Subjects Arrested Following Online Luring Investigations (Photo)
-05/22/25
Over the past several months, LCPD Officers have conducted investigations involving Child Luring crimes. During these investigations, officers posed as underage children on various online social media platforms and were contacted by two separate adult men. These men then initiated sexually inappropriate conversations and sent sexually explicit photographs to these accounts, which they believed to be operated by juveniles in Lincoln County. The following arrests were made as a result of these investigations:
On May 14, 2025, Robert “Robbie” Powell, age 25 of Sheridan, was arrested after messaging multiple decoy accounts and initiating sexually inappropriate conversations. Powell was charged with Luring a Minor, and he was lodged at the Lincoln County Jail, where he remains.
On May 21, 2025, Ravi Joseph Grant Bemis, age 36, was arrested after messaging multiple decoy accounts, initiating sexually inappropriate conversations, and attempting to meet with a child for sex in Lincoln City. Bemis is from Lincoln City but currently resides in Sequim, WA. Bemis was charged with Luring a Minor x2 and Online Sexual Corruption of a Child 2nd Degree. He is currently lodged at the Clallam County Jail in Washington while he awaits extradition to Oregon.
Investigators believe there may be more victims and urge anyone with relevant information to call the Lincoln City Police Department at (541) 994-3636 and request to leave a message for Officer Z. Lane.
The Lincoln City Police Department would like to express our thanks to the Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office and the Clallam County Sheriff’s Office (WA) for their assistance in these investigations.
The Lincoln City Police wants to encourage 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.
Submitted by: Lieutenant Jeffrey Winn
Suspect In Early Morning Shooting Taken Into Custody
-05/19/25
In the early morning of Monday, May 19, 2025, Lincoln City Police Officers were dispatched to the area of SW 51st St and SW Ebb Ave on a report of a shooting that had just occurred. Upon arrival, officers located a male adult victim who had who had multiple apparent gunshot wounds. Personnel from North Lincoln Fire & Rescue and Pacific West Ambulance also responded and began providing medical treatment at the scene before transporting the victim to Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital. The victim was later transported to Salem Hospital for additional medical treatment and surgery. The victim’s current condition is unknown at this time.
The suspect in the shooting, identified as 43-year-old Justin R. Schmeidal of Lincoln City, remained on scene and self-reported the shooting before being taken into custody. Lincoln City Police Detectives responded to the scene and began their investigation into the circumstances involved with the shooting. The handgun believed to be used was recovered, and there is currently no further danger to the public as a result of this incident.
Schmeidal was subsequently transported to the Lincoln City Police Department and later transported to the Lincoln County Jail where he was lodged on charges of Assault I, Unlawful Use of a Weapon and Pointing a Firearm at Another. Additional charges may be considered.
LCPD would like to express our thanks to North Lincoln Fire Rescue and Pacific West Ambulance for their assistance in this incident.
The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to please contact Detective Lane or Detective Goodman at 541-994-3636.