From the Office of the Sheriff Sheriff Dennis L. Dotson

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For Immediate Release

NEWS RELEASE

Date: November 6, 2007

Contact:	Sgt. Bob Jozwiak 541-265-4277 x4938 rjozwiak@co.lincoln.or.us
Incident:	Boating Under the Influence Arrest
Date Occurred:	November 11, 2007
Time Occurred:	Approximately 5:30 PM
Location:	Alsea Bay, Waldport Oregon

Summary:

On 11/11/07 at 4:32 PM South County Surf, Water Rescue were dispatched to a boat adrift in the Alsea Bay drifting towards the bridge with two subjects in the boat. With in minutes an updated report advised there was a male and female in the boat and appeared to be arguing. The boat was subsequently assisted by another boater and taken to the docks. Moments later Assistant Fire Chief called to report the operater of the boat appeared intoxicated and requested a Deputy respond.

At 5:18 Sgt. Bob Jozwiak arrived on scene. Sgt. Jozwiak made contact with the boat operator, 55 year old Roger T. Clausel of Waldport, Oregon. Clausel was visibly impaired and was subsequently arrested for boating under the influence. Clausel was transported to the jail where he voluntarily submitted to a breath test. Clausel's Blood Alcohol registered at .27. Clausel was cited and released.

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