Man Arrested in South Beach After Alleged Gunfire During Pursuit
In South Beach, Oregon, Lincoln County deputies arrested Demar Jabary Soto after a pursuit. Deputies allege Soto fired a gun from his vehicle during the chase, evaded spike strips, and endangered others before his vehicle was stopped by a patrol…
Portland, OR, August 3, 2026 —
SOUTH BEACH, OR – Lincoln County deputies apprehended Demar Jabary Soto in South Beach following a vehicle pursuit during which authorities allege he fired a gun from his car and endangered other motorists.
The incident began when deputies attempted to stop Soto. During the ensuing chase, authorities claim Soto discharged a firearm from his moving vehicle. Reports from the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office also indicate that Soto’s vehicle managed to evade deployed spike strips, a device intended to disable fleeing vehicles by deflating their tires.
Deputies further stated that Soto’s actions during the pursuit placed other individuals in danger. The chase concluded when Soto’s vehicle was brought to a halt by a patrol car, leading to his arrest at the scene.
Details regarding the specific charges filed against Soto, the exact date of the pursuit, and the condition of any individuals endangered were not immediately available. The circumstances surrounding the initial stop and the full scope of the alleged events are currently under investigation by the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office.
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