Lane Co. SO release - 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!  On December 31st at 11 p.m., a deputy assigned to the Veneta contract observed an un-plated pickup driving poorly on Territorial Highway near Suttle Road, Elmira. The deputy initiated a traffic stop and observed signs the driver, Dustin Shane Huff, 44, of Junction City, was impaired. After additional investigation, Huff was arrested for DUII.  At 11:45 p.m., deputies responded to a report of a vehicle in the ditch at Cloverdale Road and Sears Road, east of Creswell. Deputies contacted the driver, Emily Rayann Hansen, 23, of Creswell, and observed signs of impairment. After additional investigation, Hansen was arrested for DUII.  On January 1st, 2026, at 11 p.m., deputies responded to a report of a vehicle driving in the River Road area with no front tires and damage to the front of the vehicle. An Oregon State Trooper located the vehicle on Howard Avenue in Eugene. Deputies contacted the driver, Mauricio Salazar Najera, 26, of Eugene, and observed signs he was impaired. After additional investigation, Najera was arrested for DUII. Despite searching the area, deputies were unable to determine where the crash had occurred.