High Speed Chase From Newport to Lincoln City Ends When Spike Strips Stop Oregon Suspect
A high-speed car chase, which eventually involved multiple law enforcement agencies, ended when the suspect’s vehicle came to a halt after driving over spike strips near SE 51 Street in Lincoln City.
The incident occurred on December 11 when Newport Police officers received information from an area law enforcement agency about a vehicle, suspected of involvement in a burglary in the Waldport city area.
Shortly afterwards, a Newport police officer spotted the vehicle in a parking lot on 150 NE 20th Street. While waiting for backup, the officer approached the vehicle’s driver, ordering him to remain seated.
Suspect Traveled at High Speed On Highway 101
The driver, who was identified as Tyler Mullen (32), drove over a curb and fled the scene, traveling at high speed northbound on Highway 101.
The officer gave chase with lights flashing and sirens blaring, and, at the intersection of Highway 101 and NW 25th Street, Mullen continued to flee after clipping a vehicle in the turn lane.
After calling for backup, the Newport officers were supported by the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office and Police Department, as well as the Oregon State Police.
Radioing ahead to the partnering agencies, spike strips eventually ended the dramatic high-speed car chase near SE 51 Street in Lincoln City.
Mullen’s attempt to flee on foot was short-lived when construction workers blocked his progress.
While fingerprinting Mullen at the Lincoln County Jail, police discovered that he had active warrants for probation violation from the Oregon State Parole Board. He now faces multiple additional charges, including reckless driving and endangerment.
Anyone with information should contact Officer Mangum at 541-574-3348.