Pendleton Man Arrested for DUII, Assaulting OSP Trooper

Larry Shane Fitzpatrick faces multiple charges after traffic stop incident

Apr. 17, 2026 at 5:00am

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Oregon State Police arrested a 43-year-old Pendleton man, Larry Shane Fitzpatrick, on Wednesday, April 15, for driving under the influence of intoxicants, assaulting a public safety officer, resisting arrest, and other charges following a traffic stop on Interstate 84.

Why it matters

This incident highlights ongoing concerns about impaired driving and the risks it poses to public safety, as well as the challenges law enforcement face when encountering uncooperative suspects during traffic stops.

The details

According to state police, a trooper stopped Fitzpatrick's Jeep Wrangler around 1:14 a.m. for a traffic violation. The trooper observed signs of impairment and asked Fitzpatrick to perform field sobriety tests, but he refused. When the trooper attempted to arrest Fitzpatrick, he resisted, leading the trooper to use force and injure Fitzpatrick. Fitzpatrick was medically cleared and taken to the Umatilla County Jail, where he refused a breath test. Police obtained a warrant for blood samples, which were drawn at a local hospital.

  • The traffic stop occurred around 1:14 a.m. on Wednesday, April 15, 2026.
  • Fitzpatrick pleaded not guilty to DUII and reckless driving charges in December 2025, with a jury trial scheduled for August 5.

The players

Larry Shane Fitzpatrick

A 43-year-old Pendleton man with a history of driving and criminal offenses in Umatilla County, including a DUII diversion agreement in 1989 and pending DUII and reckless driving charges from December 2025.

Oregon State Police (OSP)

The law enforcement agency that arrested Fitzpatrick and charged him with DUII, assaulting a public safety officer, resisting arrest, and other offenses.

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What’s next

Fitzpatrick's pending DUII and reckless driving case from December 2025 is scheduled for a jury trial on August 5.

The takeaway

This arrest underscores the need for continued vigilance and enforcement against impaired driving, as well as the importance of suspects cooperating with law enforcement during traffic stops to avoid escalation and potential injury.