Oregon Lawmaker Paul Evans Arrested, Charged with DUI and Reckless Driving

Bend, OR, October 5, 2026 —

Oregon state lawmaker Paul Evans was recently arrested and faces charges of driving under the influence (DUI) and reckless driving. The specific details surrounding the arrest, including the date, location, and circumstances that led to the charges, were not immediately available.

Paul Evans, who serves as a state lawmaker in Oregon, has been formally charged with two offenses. The first charge is driving under the influence, commonly referred to as DUI. The second charge is reckless driving.

Further information regarding the timeline of events, the specific agency that made the arrest, or any potential legal proceedings that may follow, has not yet been disclosed. The contractor’s name was not provided. The fine amount was not provided. The permit status was not provided. The inspection outcomes were not provided. The code violations were not provided. Information about what happened next was not provided. This is a developing story, and more details are expected to emerge as the case progresses.

Story summarized from the original created by Bill Poehler and Dianne Lugo, Salem Statesman Journal on www.centraloregondaily.com, see more information here.

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