Assault
• Shortly after 1:30 a.m. Thursday, Joel Bergeman, 44, and Tyler Boettcher, 23, both of Astoria, were arrested by the Lincoln City Police Department at the Old Oregon Tavern in Lincoln City and charged with third-degree assault and harassment. They allegedly assaulted patrons at the bar and attempted to flee when police arrived. Before being taken into custody, Boettcher allegedly fought with officers and attempted to choke one, causing minor injuries. He was also charged with attempted assault on a police officer and treated at Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital for minor injuries. Bergeman was also charged with disorderly conduct.