Posted on FlashAlert: September 12th, 2024 11:33 AM
On September 11th at about 10:30 a.m., Lane County Sheriff’s deputies responded to the 100 block of Moss Street, Lowell, for a report of a woman acting erratically and screaming at a child. Deputies located the involved vehicle, conducted a traffic stop, and contacted the driver, who was identified as Sheiz Paztine Spencer, 40, of Lowell. A juvenile was in a car seat in the vehicle.
Deputies developed probable cause to arrest Spencer for driving under the influence of intoxicants and placed her under arrest. She fought with deputies, who deployed a Taser to take her into custody. She then slipped out of her handcuffs and continued to fight. Deputies deployed a Taser again, and she was placed back in handcuffs. A deputy was injured during the incident, but has returned to full duty.
The juvenile was unharmed and placed under the care of DHS.
Deputies completed a search warrant process for blood samples. Spencer was then lodged at the Lane County Jail for Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants – Drugs, Reckless Endangering, Assault on a Public Safety Officer, and Resisting Arrest.
Thanks to the concerned community members who reported this incident, as well as the Oregon State Police and DHS for their assistance on this case.
George Custer lives in Oakridge with his wife Sayre. George is a former smokejumper from his hometown of Cave Junction, a former captain in the U.S. Marine Corps. and ran a construction company in Southern California. George assumed the volunteer duties as the Editor of the Highway 58 Herald in 2022. He loves riding his Harley-Davidson motorcycle, building all things wood, and playing drums on the weekends in his office.
