Newport High Student Arrested For Disorderly Conduct Causing Schools To Go Into Lockdown

On Wednesday May 6^th, 2026, at approximately 2:15, Newport Police Officers were dispatched to the area of Newport High School on the report a school aged male carrying a rifle. Officers from the Newport Police Department and Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to the area and began searching for the subject. Officers worked with Newport High School Administration and Lincoln County School District personnel to lock down the area schools until the area could be made safe.

A suspect was identified and Newport Police contacted the suspect who was a 15-year-old student at the high school. The rifle was determined to be an airsoft AR style replica gun and officers on scene quickly determined there was no threat to school or public safety. The lockdown was lifted and the schools resumed their daily operations. The juvenile student was arrested at the scene for Disorderly Conduct 1 and released to a parent.

The Newport Police Department would like to thank the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office for their assistance during this incident. The incident remains under investigation. If you have any information regarding this case, contact Officer Mangum of the Newport Police Department at 541-574-3348. The Newport Police Tip Line is available at 541-574-5455, or Text-a-Tip at 541-270-1856 or tipline@newportpolice.net.