Newport Man Arrested For Causing A Disturbance In A Motel

On November 28^th, 2025 at approximately 8:46am, Newport Police Officers were dispatched to Newport Bay Motel to a report of a disturbance. While Officers were on scene, they spoke with multiple witnesses and learned 43-year old Travis Painter of Newport, had been recklessly burning items inside of a hotel room and was acting erratically by banging on the walls and creating a disturbance. Based on the information gathered through their investigation, officers believed Painter was at risk of catching the building on fire. Officers made several attempts to have Painter exit the room, but he was uncooperative with Officers’ commands.

Given the circumstances and the threat of harm to property and human life, Officers applied for a search warrant to enter the residence and take Painter into custody, which was granted. Officers made entry into the hotel room and took Painter into custody without further incident. He was arrested and lodged at the Lincoln County Jail for Disorderly Conduct in the 2^nd Degree and Recklessly Endangering another Person. The Newport Police Department thanked the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office for their assistance during this incident. The incident remains under investigation.