Newport Police Department’s K9 Sly To Get Donation Of Body Armor (Photo) - 06/11/26

Newport Police Department, OR - K9 Sly will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Sly’s vest was sponsored by Sharon Parker of Sand Springs, OK and will be embroidered with the sentiment “Honoring those who served and sacrificed”.  Delivery is expected within ten weeks.

Vested Interest in K9s, Inc., established in 2009, is a 501(c)(3) charity whose mission is to provide bullet and stab protective vests and other assistance to dogs of law enforcement and related agencies throughout the United States. This potentially lifesaving body armor for four-legged K9 officers is U.S. made, custom fitted, and National Institute of Justice (NIJ) certified.  Since its inception, Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. has provided over 6,513 vests valued at $6.9 million to K9s in all 50 states, made possible by both private and corporate donations. 

The program is open to U.S. dogs at least 20 months old, actively employed, and certified with law enforcement or related agencies. K9s with expired vests are also eligible to participate. There are an estimated 30,000 law enforcement K9s throughout the United States.

Vested Interest in K9s, Inc.  accepts tax-deductible contributions in any amount, while a single donation of $1,050 will sponsor one vest.  Each vest has a value of $1800.00, weighs an average of 4-5 lbs., and comes with a five-year warranty. For more information, or to learn about volunteer opportunities, please call (508) 824-6978.  Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. provides information, lists events, and accepts donations at www.vik9s.org, or you may mail your contribution to P.O. Box 9, East Taunton, MA 02718.    

Information Released By: Lt Haynes, 541-574-3348

Incident: Armed Person/ Burglary 1 - 05/28/26

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Incident: Armed Person/ Burglary 1

Location: 500 Block NW 54^th Street, Newport

Date/Time: May 27^th, 2026 @ 6:15 PM

Details: On May 27^th, 2026, at approximately 1815 HOURS, Newport officers responded to a residence in the 500 block of NW 54^th Street on the report of an armed subject, later identified as Dominic Robert Fashbaugh, 49 of Newport, being at the location without permission.

Newport Officers responded to the area and began gathering additional information. Officers learned Fashbaugh was known by the homeowner, who was currently out of town, but did not have the homeowner’s permission to be at the residence. The homeowner reported they were watching Fashbaugh through remote security cameras as Fashbaugh was unloading firearms from his vehicle and carrying them into the residence. The homeowner also reported Fashbaugh was outside walking around the driveway with an AR15 style rifle.

Newport Police, Oregon State Police, and the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office all responded to the area and began setting up a perimeter. The Lincoln County Interagency Tactical Response Team (TRT) was activated and responded to the scene.

Fashbaugh exited the house and began walking down the road where he was contacted and detained by officers on scene. Fashbaugh had two handguns concealed on his person at the time he was detained, as well as two knives, brass knuckles, and padlock that had been altered to make an impact weapon. TRT cleared the residence and discovered Fashbaugh had begun fortifying the interior of the residence. He had blockaded doors and entry points using boards and tools, and he had begun concealing weapons in various points within the home. Officers located a shotgun and an AR15 rifle belonging to Fashbaugh inside the home.

Fashbaugh was transported to the Lincoln County Jail where he was lodged on the following crimes:

DOMINIC ROBERT FASHBAUGH, 49, OF NEWPORT, OR

• Burglary 1
• Criminal Trespass 1
• Carrying of Concealed Weapons
• Criminal Mischief 2

The incident remains under investigation. If you have any information regarding this case, contact Officer Felix of the Newport Police Department at 541-574-3348. The Newport Police Tip Line is available at 541-574-5455, or Text-a-Tip at 541-270-1856 or tipline@newportpolice.net.

Information Released By: Lt Haynes, 541-574-3348

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Incident: Attempted Assault 1 - 05/27/26

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Incident: Attempted Assault 1

Location: Lincoln County Jail (251 W Olive Street, Newport)

Date/Time: May 24^th, 2026 @ 10:15PM

Details: On May 24^th, 2026, at approximately 2215 HOURS, Newport officers responded to the Lincoln County Jail after an inmate, later identified as Tyce Bernabeu, 25 of Newport, who was lodged at the Lincoln County Jail, had attempted to stab a deputy during an altercation.

Newport Officers learned through their investigation that Lincoln County Jail Deputies had attempted to remove an item from Bernabeu’s cell for safety when Bernabeu began to physically resist jail staff.  During the skirmish a deputy’s body camera and mount were knocked off and broke into pieces. Bernabeu was able to recover an approximately 4” long piece of hardened plastic from the broken camera mount that was still lying on the floor. The plastic camera mount had broken to form a jagged edge and pointed tip, which Bernabeu then used to attempt to stab a deputy with. Jail deputies were able to dislodge the weapon from Bernabeu’s grasp and take him into custody.

Bernabeu was arrested and lodged for following crimes:

TYCE ANTHONY BERNABEU, 25, OF NEWPORT, OR

• Attempted Assault 1
• Unlawful Use of a Weapon

The incident remains under investigation. If you have any information regarding this case, contact Officer Grippin of the Newport Police Department at 541-574-3348. The Newport Police Tip Line is available at 541-574-5455, or Text-a-Tip at 541-270-1856 or tipline@newportpolice.net.

Information Released By: Lt Haynes, 541-574-3348