Multiple New Year’s DUII Arrests Across Lane County Roads

On January 2, 2026, deputies with the Lane County Sheriff’s Office made multiple DUII arrests following stops and crash responses tied to New Year’s activities. The incidents occurred across several parts of the county, including a traffic stop on Territorial Highway in the Veneta contract area, a vehicle-in-ditch call near Cloverdale Road in the Creswell vicinity, and a discovery of a vehicle with heavy front-end damage on River Road.

Deputies arrested Dustin Shane Huff of Junction City after observing signs of impairment during a traffic stop on Territorial Highway. In the Creswell area, Emily Rayann Hansen was taken into custody after deputies responded to a report of a vehicle in a ditch near Cloverdale Road. A third arrest involved Mauricio Salazar Najera of Eugene after a vehicle with significant front-end damage was located in the River Road area. Photos of some of the arrests were included with the sheriff’s office release.

The sheriff’s office emphasized that it does not maintain a dedicated DUI enforcement unit, relying instead on regular traffic patrols and public-safety messaging to deter impaired driving. That staffing model means routine patrol deputies respond to crashes and observed unsafe driving rather than a separate overtime enforcement detail focused exclusively on impaired driving. For residents, the pattern of incidents highlights both the persistent risk of holiday-related impaired driving and the operational limits local law enforcement faces during high-traffic periods.

The arrests carry criminal and administrative implications under Oregon law, including potential court proceedings and driver license actions. Beyond legal consequences for individuals, impaired-driving incidents can produce wider community effects: emergency response demands, road closures or delays on key corridors, and increased strain on medical and towing services. Territorial Highway, River Road, and routes near Cloverdale remain important links for commuters and rural residents, and disruptions there can ripple through daily travel and local commerce.

Nationally and internationally, holiday periods often coincide with elevated rates of impaired driving and related crashes, a reminder of the shared public-safety challenge communities face. Locally, deputies said they will continue traffic patrols and urging sober driving as the county moves past New Year’s weekend. If you encounter a vehicle displaying dangerous behavior, report it to emergency services so deputies can respond.