Crime & Safety

Lake Oswego Fire Lieutenant Charged with Suspicion of DUII

Christopher Neely is also accused to punching a lottery machine.

A lieutenant with the Lake Oswego Fire Department was arrested over the weekend, charged with drunk driving.

West Linn police were called to the West Linn Saloon after Neely allegedly punch a lottery machine and left.

Police caught up with him a few blocks away and pulled him over.

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Police say he refused to take a breathalyzer test and booked on charges of criminal mischief and suspicion of driving under the influence.

He's been with the department since 1999.

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