Evan Stewart DUII Case No Charge Filed Yet, Police Say

Oregon Ducks wide receiver Evan Stewart was arrested by Springfield police on suspicion of driving under the influence of intoxicants (DUII) on October 18, 2026. As of October 25, 2026, court records show no DUII complaint filed. His charges were not dropped: Springfield Deputy Chief George Crolly said prosecutors have not dismissed or filed charges because they are awaiting evidence. Stewart also received a separate citation for driving while suspended. He has not been convicted of anything, and no blood alcohol result has been made public.

Evan Stewart DUII Case: Quick Facts

Detail	What is reported
Player	Evan Stewart, University of Oregon wide receiver
Arresting agency	Springfield Police Department, Springfield, Oregon
Location of traffic stop	Highway 126 near Mohawk Boulevard
Time of stop	About 5 a.m., October 18, 2026
Citation time	About 5:34 a.m., per court-record reporting
Booking	About 7 a.m., Springfield Municipal Jail
Release	About 8 a.m.; teammate Dakorien Moore received him, per KATU
DUII allegation	Police say the officer developed probable cause to arrest for DUII
DUII complaint filed?	No. Court records show “no complaint” as of October 23
Charges dropped?	No. Police say prosecutors have neither dismissed nor filed
Separate citation	Driving while suspended (Class A traffic violation, per court records reported by KATU)
Test results	No public BAC result, and no confirmation of a blood draw
Oregon’s response	Coach Dan Lanning said the matter would be handled internally

Sources: Lookout Eugene-Springfield, On3, KATU.

Were Evan Stewart’s DUII Charges Dropped? What the Conflicting Reports Mean

No. This is the biggest correction in the coverage.

On October 23, KATU first reported that prosecutors had declined to file a DUII charge, based on Springfield Municipal Court records showing “no complaint.” Other outlets repeated the claim. The same day, The Oregonian/OregonLive reporter Ryan Clarke reported, after speaking with Springfield police, that prosecutors were awaiting delivery of evidence, which can take days or weeks if a blood draw was involved. On3 quoted Deputy Chief Crolly saying prosecutors had not dismissed charges and had not filed them because they were awaiting evidence.

KATU then added an editor’s note saying its earlier version was erroneous. The station said Springfield Municipal Court told it prosecutors have up to a year after the arrest to file charges.

What that means in plain terms:

“No complaint filed” means a formal charging document has not been filed yet. It is not an exoneration and not a final dismissal.
Reporting did not establish whether Stewart gave a blood sample or what evidence is outstanding.

Prosecutors could still file a DUII complaint, or decide not to. Neither has been confirmed.

For another case where an arrest and the court outcome diverged, see Levi Trumbull Lawsuit Update, Sober Driver Arrested for DUI, Then Charges Dropped, The Levi Trumbull Case. The facts and state are different, and it does not predict Stewart’s outcome.

What Happened During Evan Stewart’s October 18 Traffic Stop in Springfield?

According to Springfield police, an officer stopped a vehicle on Highway 126 near Mohawk Boulevard at about 5 a.m., suspected the driver was impaired, began a DUII investigation and developed probable cause to arrest Stewart. He was cited at about 5:34 a.m., booked at about 7 a.m. and released about an hour later.

This is the police account of why he was arrested. It is not a finding that he was intoxicated. The public reporting does not describe the officer’s specific observations, any field sobriety results or a chemical test result.

Evan Stewart’s Driver’s License Suspension and the Driving While Suspended Citation

A Lookout Eugene-Springfield investigation published October 21 reported that Oregon DMV records showed Stewart’s license was already suspended before the stop. The suspensions reportedly came from missed court appearances in earlier traffic cases, not from any prior DUII:

Coburg speeding case: suspension beginning March 31 after he failed to appear in Coburg Municipal Court. The violation date was November 26, 2025, at a recorded 83 mph in a 65 mph zone.

Eugene window-tint case: suspension beginning April 30 after he failed to appear in Eugene Municipal Court. The violation date was December 24, 2025.
Registration citation: a failure-to-carry-registration citation was reported as having gone to collections.

Oregon’s athletic department told Lookout it did not know about the suspension. Oregon DMV says it sends written notice by mail when driving privileges are suspended. Reporting does not establish what Stewart knew.

What Does Oregon Law Say About Driving While Suspended?

Under ORS 811.175, driving while suspended or revoked is generally a Class A traffic violation. KATU reported that court records show Stewart will be charged with driving with a suspended license as a Class A traffic violation. A separate criminal offense, covered by ORS 811.182, applies in certain situations, such as some suspensions tied to specific underlying reasons. Nothing reported shows that Stewart’s suspension came from a prior DUII conviction.

Oregon DUII Law: What ORS 813.010 Requires and What a Conviction Could Mean

Oregon’s term is DUII (driving under the influence of intoxicants). For how it compares with other states’ terms, see DUI Vs DWI, Real Difference Every US Driver Must Know In 2026.

Under ORS 813.010, a person commits DUII by driving with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.08% or more, or while under the influence of an intoxicant: alcohol, a controlled substance or a combination. The Oregon State Bar notes prosecutors do not have to prove a driver was “drunk,” only that the driver’s physical control or mental awareness was adversely affected to a noticeable degree.

What Are the Penalties for a First DUII Conviction in Oregon?

According to the Oregon State Bar, a first DUII is usually a Class A misdemeanor, and a conviction can bring:

Jail or community service: at least 48 hours in jail or 80 hours of community service, with up to 364 days in county jail possible.
Fines: a minimum of $1,000 (or $2,000 depending on BAC level) and up to $6,250.
License suspension: the judge must suspend the license for one year.
Alcohol evaluation and treatment: a $150 evaluation and any recommended treatment, plus a likely victim impact panel.
Ignition interlock device: possibly required, even after the suspension ends.

These are possible penalties for a conviction. None has been imposed on Stewart.

Evan Stewart DUII Arrest, No Complaint Filed Yet, Prosecutors Await Evidence, and What Oregon Law Says

Can Evan Stewart Enter Oregon’s DUII Diversion Program?

Only if a DUII complaint is filed, and only if he qualifies. Oregon’s diversion program lets many first offenders avoid a conviction. The Oregon State Bar explains the program works as follows:

The person pleads guilty or no contest, and the case is dismissed after about one year if all terms are completed.
Costs include a $490 court fee and a $150 evaluation, plus treatment costs.
The person must complete a victim impact panel, avoid alcohol and use an ignition interlock device.
Disqualifiers include a DUII charge pending or similar convictions in the past 15 years, diversion in the past 15 years, an injury crash, and driving a commercial vehicle or holding a commercial driver’s license when arrested.
Diversion does not erase license suspensions, and it still shows on the driving record.

Nothing reported says Stewart has applied for diversion. A charge has not been filed to divert.

Implied Consent in Oregon: Could Stewart Face a Separate DMV License Suspension?

Oregon’s implied consent law is separate from the criminal case. A driver arrested for DUII who fails or refuses a required chemical test can face an administrative suspension. The Oregon DMV says a hearing request after a breath test failure or a breath, blood or urine test refusal must reach DMV by 11:59 p.m. on the tenth day after the arrest. For a blood test failure, the deadline is the number of days stated on the notice DMV sends. Counting from the October 18 arrest date, the ten-day window for the cases that run from the arrest date ends on October 28.

Reports do not say Stewart failed or refused any test, or that any administrative action has been taken on the DUII arrest. His earlier suspensions came from separate traffic matters.

Source: Oregon DMV, Implied Consent Hearing.

Was Evan Stewart Connected to the Springfield Street Racing Pursuit?

No. Springfield police said officers had ended a pursuit of speeding vehicles in west Springfield earlier that morning and that Stewart was not a suspect in that incident. Social media rumors linking the arrest to street racing are not supported by the police statement.

Did Evan Stewart Play for Oregon After the Arrest? Football Status

Nebraska, October 17: Stewart was out with an injury before the arrest. Oregon won 17–14.
Illinois, October 24: Stewart was listed out on the Big Ten availability report. Oregon lost 21–10.
Next game: Oregon hosts Northwestern on October 31. Ducks Wire reported that coach Dan Lanning expected Stewart to return, but no disciplinary decision has been announced.

Lanning said the incident “didn’t match our standard” and would be handled internally. The University said it was gathering information. His absence at Illinois should not be described as a suspension for the arrest, because Oregon has not said that.

Stewart recorded 613 receiving yards and five touchdowns in 2024 before a right patellar tendon injury ended his 2025 season, according to reporting by Yardbarker.

What Happens Next in the Evan Stewart DUII Case?

Evidence delivery. Prosecutors are awaiting evidence, which police say can take days or weeks if a blood draw was involved.
A charging decision. Springfield Municipal Court told KATU prosecutors have up to a year to file. A DUII complaint, a decision not to file, or a different outcome are all possible.
The driving while suspended citation. This traffic matter can move separately from the DUII allegation.
Oregon’s internal discipline. No decision has been announced.

An arrest is not a conviction. Stewart is presumed innocent unless and until a court finds otherwise.

Frequently Asked Questions About Evan Stewart’s DUII Arrest

Was Evan Stewart arrested for DUII in Springfield, Oregon?

Yes. Springfield police said he was arrested on suspicion of DUII after a stop on Highway 126 near Mohawk Boulevard at about 5 a.m. on October 18, 2026.

Were Evan Stewart’s DUII charges dropped?

No. Springfield Deputy Chief George Crolly said prosecutors had not dismissed charges and had not filed them because they were awaiting evidence. KATU corrected its earlier report that prosecutors had declined to file.

Has a DUII charge been filed against Evan Stewart?

Not as of October 25, 2026. Court records show no complaint filed. Springfield Municipal Court told KATU prosecutors have up to a year to file charges.

Why was Evan Stewart’s license suspended before the arrest?

Lookout Eugene-Springfield reported that Oregon DMV records showed suspensions after missed court dates in a Coburg speeding case and a Eugene window-tint case.

Was Evan Stewart cited for driving while suspended?

Yes. Police issued a violation-level citation for driving while suspended in addition to the DUII allegation, and KATU reported court records classify it as a Class A traffic violation.

Did Evan Stewart take a breath or blood test?

That has not been reported. No BAC result is public, and reporting does not confirm whether a blood draw occurred.

Did Evan Stewart play against Illinois?

No. He was listed out for the October 24 game, which Oregon lost 21–10.

Could Evan Stewart go to jail for a first DUII in Oregon?

A first-offense DUII conviction carries at least 48 hours in jail or 80 hours of community service, with up to 364 days possible, according to the Oregon State Bar. No conviction exists in this case.

What is DUII diversion in Oregon?

A program for many first offenders that dismisses the charge after about one year of evaluation, treatment, a victim impact panel and abstinence, in exchange for a guilty or no contest plea at entry. It is available only if a charge is filed and the person qualifies.

Is Evan Stewart guilty of DUII?

No court has found him guilty. He was arrested on suspicion of DUII, and no complaint has been filed.

Sources and Legal Authorities

Disclaimer: This article summarizes public reporting and explains Oregon law. It is not legal advice and does not predict any charging decision. The case status may change.

Researched and written by Israr Ahmad, legal content researcher and founder of AllAboutLawyer.com. All facts verified against the Springfield court-record reporting by KATU and Lookout Eugene-Springfield, police statements reported by The Oregonian and On3, the Oregon DMV and the Oregon State Bar, as of October 25, 2026. Last Updated: October 25, 2026.

Evan Stewart DUII Arrest, No Complaint Filed Yet, Prosecutors Await Evidence, and What Oregon Law Says