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News Release

From the Office of the Sheriff
Sheriff Dennis L. Dotson


For Immediate Release

NEWS RELEASE

Date: Aug 20, 2010

Contact: Deputy Eric Sorby
541-265-4277 x7126
esorby@co.lincoln.or.us
Incident: Possession of Hashish
Date Occurred: Aug 19, 2010
Time Occurred: Approximately 9:00 pm
Location: Hwy 20, Mile 29

Summary:

On August 19, 2010 at about 9:00 PM, Lincoln County Sheriff’s Deputy Eric Sorby conducted a traffic stop on a blue GMC Jimmy on Highway 20 near MP 29 in Burntwoods.

Deputy Sorby stopped the vehicle for traveling 76 MPH in a 55 MPH zone. Deputy Sorby learned the driver, Michael E Pfenning, 43, of Milwaukie had a suspended license and no insurance on the vehicle. A search of the vehicle was conducted and over a quarter ounce of marijuana and some Hashish was located.

Pfenning was taken into custody for Possession of Hashish and transported to the Lincoln County Jail where he was lodged on $100,000.00 bail. Pfenning also received citations for speeding, driving while suspended and no insurance.


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