Sheriff Faces 3-Year Certification Ban | Portland News

Umatilla County Sheriff Terry Rowan is under fire after a state panel recommended revoking his police certification for three years—stemming from a high-speed DUI and reckless driving bust on I-84 where he was clocked at 91 mph. Despite pleading no contest, Rowan, who once sat on the very board judging officers, admitted regret and underwent treatment including a six-week inpatient program. He claimed he turned on emergency lights for safety—not to intimidate—and said he’d taken a muscle relaxer, not alcohol, though he failed a sobriety test amid confusing nicotine pouch use. The panel found him dishonest and misconduct-prone, even if they didn’t find abuse of authority. His fate now rests with the Board on Public Safety Standards and Training, expected to rule in October—with an appeal option potentially delaying the outcome. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ee3e8e45c6b6c571