Siletz man facing criminal charges following standoff

A Siletz man was taken into custody by law enforcement agents following a standoff in Siletz June 16.

Te Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) learned through community contacts that 36-year-old James Kelly was inside a private residence owned by his twin-brother, Keith Kelly, in Siletz, accord to LCSO Sgt. Nick Vaille.

“Local Law enforcement agents been attempting to apprehend James on multiple warrants issued for his arrest, many calls of community concern, and in relation to a crime Keith was arrested for on June 10 in which both brothers conspired to threaten a South Beach man with a shotgun,” Vaille said.

LCSO deputies responded to the residence James was reported to be in with assistance from the Toledo Police Department and the Oregon State Police.

Attempts to persuade James to exit the residence were unsuccessful until the Inter-Agency Lincoln County Tactical Response Team arrived, including K9 Ghost and his handler, according to Vaille.

“Ultimately James surrendered without incident and is lodged at the Lincoln County Jail on warrants for menacing, unlawful use of a weapon, DUII, reckless driving, two counts of misdemeanor driving, and a Linn County Assault in the Fourth Degree warrant, Vaille said.

Toledo Police Department, Oregon State Police, Newport Police Department, and the Lincoln City Police Department assisted in the investigation.