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From the Office of the Sheriff
Sheriff Dennis L. Dotson
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For Immediate Release
NEWS RELEASE
Date: April 26, 2007
| Contact: |
Deputy Eric Sorby
541-265-4277 x2721
esorby@co.lincoln.or.us |
| Incident: |
False Information, Driving While Suspended, Warrant Arrest
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| Date Occurred: |
April 21, 2007 |
| Time Occurred: |
Approximately 9:05 PM |
| Location: |
Highway 20 @ MP 8 - Toledo |
Summary:
On April 21st 2007, at about 9:05 PM, Lincoln County Sheriff’s Deputy Eric Sorby conducted a traffic stop on a white Ford Thunderbird on Highway 20 at MP 8 near Toledo. Deputy Sorby contacted the driver who told him his name was Joseph W. Smith. After further investigation Deputy Sorby discovered the driver’s real name was James P. Short, 45, of Toledo. Short told Deputy Sorby he lied about his name because there were warrants out for his arrest and his license was suspended. Deputy Sorby located two no bail warrants, one for a parole violation and the other was for fail to appear on previous charges. Deputy Sorby transported Short to the Lincoln County Jail where he was lodged. Short was charged with Driving While Suspended Misdemeanor and False Information to Police.
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