Lincoln City Police
LINCOLN COUNTY, OR - On July 2nd, 2025, 60-year-old Steven J. Brady of Otis, was arrested by Lincoln City Police Detectives for crimes related to an overdose death that occurred in Otis in early 2025.
After investigation into this matter by Lincoln City Detectives, the case was brought before a Lincoln County Grand Jury where Brady was subsequently indicted for Manslaughter in the Second Degree, Criminally Negligent Homicide, and related drug offenses. Searches for Brady spanned over two weeks and multiple counties before Brady was located in Lincoln City shortly after returning to the area.
Brady was well known to the Lincoln City Police Department for two separate search warrants that were executed in March of 2025 at his residence, 336 N Deer Valley Road in Otis OR, related to Brady’s delivery of illegal narcotics throughout northern Lincoln County.
During the initial search warrant operation substantial quantities of Fentanyl and Methamphetamine were recovered along with scales and packaging material used for the sale of narcotics. Brady was subsequently charged with Unlawful Delivery of Fentanyl, Unlawful Possession of Fentanyl, Unlawful Delivery of Methamphetamine, Unlawful Manufacture of Methamphetamine, and Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine. A second search warrant operation was conducted when information was received that Brady was continuing his drug trafficking operation. This search led to the discovery of additional substantial quantities of Fentanyl, along with scales and packaging materials. Between both search warrant operations, nearly $10,000 in cash was seized.
During the second search warrant operation, 32-year-old Dylan Wright of Otis, was charged for Possession of Methamphetamine. 38-year-old Casey Overturf, of Lincoln City, was charged for Possession of Methamphetamine and Possession of Fentanyl. Brady was charged for Unlawful Delivery of Fentanyl, Unlawful Possession of Fentanyl, Unlawful Delivery of Methamphetamine, Unlawful Manufacture of Methamphetamine, and Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine.
Through these investigations, the Lincoln City Police Department Narcotics Detective has worked to address the ongoing distribution of illicit drugs in unincorporated Lincoln County which are directly related to both violent and non-violent crime affecting City residents. We commend his efforts to protect our broader community.
Police action is not indicative of guilt. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Out of respect for the Decedent and their family on this case, their name is not being released at this time.