Traffic Stop Leads To Drug Arrest

On Tuesday August 19, 2025, Lincoln County Sheriff’s deputies stopped a vehicle in Depoe Bay for expired registration when the driver, later identified as 56-year old Randy Dean Manns of Alsea, attempted to evade them by pulling into a private parking space and exiting the vehicle. Manns was cited and his vehicle impounded. During an inventory search, deputies discovered drug paraphernalia. Manns, who is on probation, a detainer was issued by his parole officer.

Following a search warrant, deputies found a loaded handgun, several ounces of methamphetamine, suspected additional illicit substances, and evidence of drug manufacturing and distribution. Manns was lodged at the Lincoln County Jail and faces additional charges including Unlawful Possession and Manufacture of Methamphetamine (Commercial Drug Offense), and Felon in Possession of a Firearm.