Man Accused of Assaulting Elderly Army Veteran During Newport Political Protest

Man accused of assaulting elderly Army veteran during Newport political protest

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – A man accused of assaulting an Army veteran during a political protest is facing a felony charge, the Lincoln County District Attorney's Office announced. The indictment comes after Newport police arrested 41-year-old Jacob Busch after an investigation into an alleged assault in front of Newport City Hall during a political protest, Lincoln County District Attorney’s Office said. Officials said video footage of the incide…

Man accused of assault during protest outside Newport City Hall

Police in Newport have arrested a 41-year-old man who they said assaulted a man participating in a protest outside City Hall.

Arrest following political protest

On June 7, 2025, the Newport Police Department arrested Jacob Busch, 41, after investigating an alleged assault in front of the Newport City Hall during a political protest.

Assault of Newport protestor results in additional charges by grand jury • Lincoln Chronicle

A Lincoln County grand jury has indicted a Klamath Falls man three charges stemming from his arrest for assaulting an anti-Trump protestor in early June. Newport police arrested Jacob Busch, […] The post Assault of Newport protestor results in additional charges by grand jury appeared first on Lincoln Chronicle.