1/5/26 - Deputies continue to find impaired drivers in the new year The Lane County Sheriff’s Office does not have regular funding for a dedicated traffic team or deputy assigned to DUI enforcement. However, our deputies are committed to the safety of our community, and that includes patrolling our roadways. 🚙 Plan your safe ride home ahead of time 🍺 If you drink or use drugs, do not drive for any reason 🔑 If you know someone has been drinking or using drugs, don't let them drive 💃 If you host a party with alcohol, make sure all guests leave with a sober driver 👍 And please, always wear your seatbelt! Drive safe in 2026 – or better yet, get a ride! On January 2nd at 9 p.m., a deputy observed a pickup run a red light westbound on Main Street in Springfield, then straddle both lanes. The deputy initiated a traffics top, however the vehicle did not stop until it was in Eugene. The deputy contacted the driver, Bryan Richard Like, 47, of Eugene, and observed signs of impairment. After additional investigation, Like was arrested for DUII. On January 3rd at 9 p.m., a deputy responded to the 38400 block of Emerald Way, east of Springfield, for a report of a pickup rolled on its side. The deputy located the driver, Jake Ryan Martinez, 31, of Springfield, nearby and observed signs of impairment. After additional investigation, Martinez was arrested for DUII. On January 4th at 2 a.m., deputies responded to a crash in parking lot on Holbrook Lane, Creswell. Deputies contacted the driver, Austin Mychal Lamb, 30, of Creswell, and observed signs of impairment. After additional investigation, Lamb was arrested for DUII. At 5 p.m., deputies responded to assist Springfield Police officers after they located a vehicle that crashed into a gate at a residence on Jasper Road across from Clearwater Lane. The deputy observed signs the driver, Selah Mark Knapp, 38, of Springfield, was impaired. Knapp also had minor injuries. After further investigation, Knapp was arrested for DUII and Reckless Driving. He became uncooperative, and was lodged at the Lane County Jail on the charges. During booking, Knapp spit blood on deputies. Charges were added for Aggravated Harassment.