Newport police arrest burglary suspect

On June 26, at around 7:15 p.m., officers with the Newport Police Department, assisted by Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office deputies and Oregon State Police troopers, responded to the area of Northeast 60th Street in Newport on a report that Brandon Allen Lyons, 49, of Newport, had been seen in the area.

Lyons was wanted for his involvement in multiple burglaries and thefts in Newport and the Lincoln County area. A thorough search of the area failed to locate Lyons, as he had fled prior to the arrival of law enforcement.

At about 11 p.m., Newport Police and Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office personnel conducted another search of the area and saw Lyons walking on Northeast 60th Street. When he was confronted by officers, Lyons ran, but after a short foot pursuit, he was taken into custody and lodged at the Lincoln County Jail.

Lyons had previously been arrested on June 10 for attempting to enter multiple homes in the area of Northwest 54th Street and Northwest 55th Street and also attempting to steal a tow truck.

Lyons has been charged with first-degree burglary (two counts), first-degree theft, possession of burglary tools, third-degree escape, carrying a concealed weapon, and possession of a weapon by a felon. Additional charges are pending.

The incident remains under investigation. Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to contact Officer Cicerone of the Newport Police Department at 541-270-6343. The Newport Police Tip Line is available at 541-574-5455, or Text-a-Tip at 541-270-1856 or tipline@newportpolice.net.