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Introducing MyPD Connect: Easily Report Crimes Online - 01/06/26

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                  Contact: Jason Malloy

                                                                                                 541-574-3348

                                                                                                                       

Incident: Introducing MyPD Connect: Easily report crimes online.

                                         

Location: City of Newport

 

Date/Time: January 6, 2026 / 8:00am

 

Today, Newport Police Department proudly announces the launch of MyPDConnect, a cutting-edge online reporting platform designed to allow you to report low-level crimes online right from your phone, tablet or desktop!

 

MyPDConnect empowers victims of crime to quickly and easily report crimes directly to local law enforcement without having to wait for an officer response or spend unnecessary time calling dispatch.

 

Key Features of MyPDConnect:

 

•Report Crime Easily: Report low-level crimes such as Damaged Property, Theft, Graffiti, Shoplifting and other crimes right from your mobile device, tablet or desktop.  A robust list of accepted online report types exist on the website.

 

•Upload Unlimited Pictures, Videos and Documents: An unlimited number of pictures, videos and documents can be uploaded with each report to easily provide information to law enforcement.

 

•Multi-Language Support: Submit the report one of the available languages such as English, Spanish, French, German, Korean and Chinese. Additional languages available!

 

•Instant Notification: Receive text and e-mail updates when your report has been processed and completed.

 

The Newport Police Department is eager to provide additional ways for the community to connect easily with our department to report crime and receive faster service.

 

 

You may visit https://newportpd.mypdconnect.com/index.html?lang=en to report a crime at any time.

 

 

 

Information Released By: Lieutenant Gainer, 541-574-3348

Introducing MyPD Connect: Easily Report Crimes Online - 01/06/26

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                  Contact: Jason Malloy

                                                                                                 541-574-3348

                                                                                                                       

Incident: Introducing MyPD Connect: Easily report crimes online.

                                         

Location: City of Newport

 

Date/Time: January 6, 2026 / 8:00am

 

Today, Newport Police Department proudly announces the launch of MyPDConnect, a cutting-edge online reporting platform designed to allow you to report low-level crimes online right from your phone, tablet or desktop!

 

MyPDConnect empowers victims of crime to quickly and easily report crimes directly to local law enforcement without having to wait for an officer response or spend unnecessary time calling dispatch.

 

Key Features of MyPDConnect:

 

•Report Crime Easily: Report low-level crimes such as Damaged Property, Theft, Graffiti, Shoplifting and other crimes right from your mobile device, tablet or desktop.  A robust list of accepted online report types exist on the website.

 

•Upload Unlimited Pictures, Videos and Documents: An unlimited number of pictures, videos and documents can be uploaded with each report to easily provide information to law enforcement.

 

•Multi-Language Support: Submit the report one of the available languages such as English, Spanish, French, German, Korean and Chinese. Additional languages available!

 

•Instant Notification: Receive text and e-mail updates when your report has been processed and completed.

 

The Newport Police Department is eager to provide additional ways for the community to connect easily with our department to report crime and receive faster service.

 

 

You may visit https://newportpd.mypdconnect.com/index.html?lang=en to report a crime at any time.

 

 

 

Information Released By: Lieutenant Gainer, 541-574-3348

UPDATE: Major Crime Team Investigation – No Ongoing Threat To The Public - 01/04/26

UPDATE: Major Crime Team Investigation – No Ongoing Threat to the Public

                                         

Location: Newport  

 

Date: 01/04/2026

 

Details:

The Lincoln County Major Crime Team continues to investigate the incident that occurred on Friday, January 2, 2026, at approximately 12:56 a.m. in the 1500 block of NW Grove Street.

As previously reported, Newport Police Officers responded to a disturbance and discovered one adult male deceased from a gunshot wound and another adult male suffering from multiple stab wounds. The investigation determined that 42-year-old Matthew Wonser of Newport was shot by the resident of the home after Wonser continued to stab 33-year-old Shawn Knuckey, also of Newport, on the resident’s front porch. Wonser died at the scene from a single gunshot wound.

Knuckey was transported by air ambulance to a Portland-area hospital, where he remains in critical condition after sustaining numerous stab wounds. Investigators determined that Wonser and Knuckey were not known to one another and that the attack on Knuckey appeared to be random.

During the investigation, identification belonging to 58-year-old Newport resident Robert Peddycoart was found in Wonser’s possession. Investigators conducted a welfare check at a nearby motel where Peddycoart had been staying. After receiving no response, officers entered the room under the Community Caretaking Doctrine and located Peddycoart deceased. Following the issuance of a search warrant, investigators determined that Peddycoart had also been the victim of multiple stab wounds. Wonser and Peddycoart were known acquaintances.

At this time, investigators do not believe there is any ongoing threat to the community related to this incident. The events appear to be isolated, and there are no outstanding suspects.

The investigation remains active and ongoing. Upon completion, the case will be forwarded to the Lincoln County District Attorney’s Office for review and determination of any potential charging decisions. No arrests have been made, and no charges have been filed at this time

The Lincoln County Major Crime Team is comprised of detectives from the Newport Police Department, Lincoln City Police Department, Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office, Oregon State Police, and the Lincoln County District Attorney’s office. The investigation has been further supported by the Oregon State Police Crime Lab.

Additional updates will be provided as new information becomes available.

The incident remains under investigation. If you have any information regarding the case, please contact Sgt. Mike Leake 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: Sgt Leake, 541-574-3348

UPDATE: Major Crime Team Investigation – No Ongoing Threat To The Public - 01/04/26

UPDATE: Major Crime Team Investigation – No Ongoing Threat to the Public

                                         

Location: Newport  

 

Date: 01/04/2026

 

Details:

The Lincoln County Major Crime Team continues to investigate the incident that occurred on Friday, January 2, 2026, at approximately 12:56 a.m. in the 1500 block of NW Grove Street.

As previously reported, Newport Police Officers responded to a disturbance and discovered one adult male deceased from a gunshot wound and another adult male suffering from multiple stab wounds. The investigation determined that 42-year-old Matthew Wonser of Newport was shot by the resident of the home after Wonser continued to stab 33-year-old Shawn Knuckey, also of Newport, on the resident’s front porch. Wonser died at the scene from a single gunshot wound.

Knuckey was transported by air ambulance to a Portland-area hospital, where he remains in critical condition after sustaining numerous stab wounds. Investigators determined that Wonser and Knuckey were not known to one another and that the attack on Knuckey appeared to be random.

During the investigation, identification belonging to 58-year-old Newport resident Robert Peddycoart was found in Wonser’s possession. Investigators conducted a welfare check at a nearby motel where Peddycoart had been staying. After receiving no response, officers entered the room under the Community Caretaking Doctrine and located Peddycoart deceased. Following the issuance of a search warrant, investigators determined that Peddycoart had also been the victim of multiple stab wounds. Wonser and Peddycoart were known acquaintances.

At this time, investigators do not believe there is any ongoing threat to the community related to this incident. The events appear to be isolated, and there are no outstanding suspects.

The investigation remains active and ongoing. Upon completion, the case will be forwarded to the Lincoln County District Attorney’s Office for review and determination of any potential charging decisions. No arrests have been made, and no charges have been filed at this time

The Lincoln County Major Crime Team is comprised of detectives from the Newport Police Department, Lincoln City Police Department, Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office, Oregon State Police, and the Lincoln County District Attorney’s office. The investigation has been further supported by the Oregon State Police Crime Lab.

Additional updates will be provided as new information becomes available.

The incident remains under investigation. If you have any information regarding the case, please contact Sgt. Mike Leake 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: Sgt Leake, 541-574-3348

Citizen Shoots Subject Actively Stabbing Another - 01/02/26

Incident: Citizen shoots subject actively stabbing another

                                         

Location: Newport  

 

Date/Time: 01/02/2026 @12:56 am

 

Details: On Friday January 2nd, 2026, at 12:56 AM, Newport Police Officers were dispatched to the 1500 block of NW Grove Street on the report of someone pounding on the door of a residence. When the resident went to the door, they observed a male actively stabbing another male. The resident went back inside, retrieved a handgun and 911 was called. The resident attempted to get the male to stop stabbing the subject, but the male continued to stab the other male and the resident ultimately shot the man who was stabbing the other, and that man died on scene. The stabbing victim was transported to the Hospital and is in a Portland area hospital in critical condition.  

Officers and Deputies from the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office arrived and began an investigation, which led to the discovery of another deceased male in the 1800 block of North Coast Highway. The second male was also stabbed.

The Lincoln County Major Crime Team was activated and are currently investigating. There is no further danger to the public.

The Lincoln County Major Crime Team is comprised of detectives from the Newport Police Department, Lincoln City Police Department, Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office and the Oregon State Police.  

The incident remains under investigation. If you have any information regarding the case, please contact Sgt. Mike Leake 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: Sgt Leake, 541-574-3348

 

Citizen Shoots Subject Actively Stabbing Another - 01/02/26

Incident: Citizen shoots subject actively stabbing another

                                         

Location: Newport  

 

Date/Time: 01/02/2026 @12:56 am

 

Details: On Friday January 2nd, 2026, at 12:56 AM, Newport Police Officers were dispatched to the 1500 block of NW Grove Street on the report of someone pounding on the door of a residence. When the resident went to the door, they observed a male actively stabbing another male. The resident went back inside, retrieved a handgun and 911 was called. The resident attempted to get the male to stop stabbing the subject, but the male continued to stab the other male and the resident ultimately shot the man who was stabbing the other, and that man died on scene. The stabbing victim was transported to the Hospital and is in a Portland area hospital in critical condition.  

Officers and Deputies from the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office arrived and began an investigation, which led to the discovery of another deceased male in the 1800 block of North Coast Highway. The second male was also stabbed.

The Lincoln County Major Crime Team was activated and are currently investigating. There is no further danger to the public.

The Lincoln County Major Crime Team is comprised of detectives from the Newport Police Department, Lincoln City Police Department, Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office and the Oregon State Police.  

The incident remains under investigation. If you have any information regarding the case, please contact Sgt. Mike Leake 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: Sgt Leake, 541-574-3348