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News Release

From the Office of the Sheriff
Sheriff Dennis L. Dotson


For Immediate Release

NEWS RELEASE

Date: September 3, 2006

Contact: Deputy Abby Dorsey
541-265-4277 x2774
adorsey@co.lincoln.or.us
Incident: DUII
Date Occurred: September 3, 2006
Time Occurred: Approximately 10:39 AM
Location: Highway 34/ NW John St, Waldport

Summary:

On September 3, 2006 at about 1039 a.m. Deputy Abby Dorsey and Deputy Chris Miller stopped a vehicle in the Waldport area that was reported to be a possible Drunk Driver. The driver of the vehicle displayed signs of impairment when contacted by the Deputies. The driver was unable to present a drivers license at traffic stop, and also failed Standardized Field Sobriety Tests. The driver, later identified as ,Warner William Tautest age 69 of Newport was taken into custody for DUII and transported to the Lincoln County Jail. Tautest submitted a breath sample which disclosed a BAC of .16%. Tautest was lodged for DUII; False Information to a Police Officer, and Fail to Carry/Present a Drivers License. Tautest was also cited for Open Container Alcohol, and No Operators License.


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