Coos Bay Police Department

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As a department, we are proud of the spirit of cooperation within our community and we are committed to working together to make certain that our community is a safe and pleasant place to live and work. The officers and staff of the Coos Bay Police Department are dedicated to the highest levels of integrity and professionalism and pledge to continue to work with the community to solve problems which affect the quality of life in Coos Bay.
Our police department is currently staffed with 38 employees that are each committed to providing the highest level of law enforcement services. We accomplish this through a variety of partnerships with the community and other service providers in the Coos Bay area. Our department values emphasize the importance of being leaders in the community and building relationships established on trust.
I invite you to become our 'partner' in the fight against crime and making Coos Bay a safe place to live, work and visit.
Together we can make a difference!
If you need to contact the Coos Bay Police Department please call us on our non emergent line 541-269-8911 or if you have an emergency dial 911.

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Chris Chapanar Owner

Chief Chapanar began his Law Enforcement career in June of 2000 as a Reserve Deputy with the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office. In January 2002, Chief Chapanar was hired at the Coos Bay Police Department. One year later the City of Coos Bay experienced budget reductions and Chief Chapanar was one of several new police officers who were unfortunately laid off. Chief Chapanar was immediately hired with the Sweet Home Police Department where he worked as a Patrol Officer for a period of four months before returning to his full-time status with the Coos Bay Police Department.

Chief Chapanar was promoted in 2006 to the position of Patrol Sergeant where he supervised a patrol shift and the Department's K-9 program. In 2011, Chief Chapanar was promoted to Captain, where he served as both the Administrative Captain and Operations Captain. In January 2020, he was promoted to Deputy Chief, a role he served in until being promoted to Chief.

During Chief Chapanar’s career in law enforcement he has held many positions, including Patrol Officer, Bicycle Officer, K-9 Officer, Watch Commander, Patrol Sergeant, Administrative Sergeant, K-9 Program Supervisor, Emergency Response Team (ERT) member and Squad Leader. Chief Chapanar has been a member of the Oregon Police Officer’s Association (OPOA) his entire career, and has held all of the positions on the Executive Board including President. He also serves on the board of AYA. Chief Chapanar is an Criminal Justice instructor at Southwestern Oregon Community College, where he teaches Criminal Justice classes to students who are pursuing degrees in the Criminal Justice field.

Chief Chapanar holds his Basic, Intermediate, Advanced, Supervisory, Management, and Executive certificates with the Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training. He is a graduate of the Oregon Executive Development Institute and has a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice Administration less

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Charlie Ross

01/24/2022, 1:06 pm

Samuel Simmons

01/23/2022, 9:45 am

Thank you for your support Coos Bay Police Department!

Ben Logan

01/21/2022, 12:56 pm

These guys and gals are absolutely amazing! Thank you so much for your hard work! We support you!!!

Coos Bay Police Department’s K9 Arco has received donation of body armor Coos Bay Police Department, OR - K9 Arco has received a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Arco’s vest is sponsored by Virginia L. Stoner Huguenard Endowment Fund of Corunna, IN and embroidered with the sentiment “In memory of Virginia L. Stoner Huguenard.” Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. was established in 2009, is a 501(c)(3) charity whose mission is to provide bullet and stab protective vests and other assistance to dogs of law enforcement and related agencies throughout the United States. This potentially lifesaving body armor for four-legged K9 officers is U.S. made, custom fitted, and National Institute of Justice (NIJ) certified. Since its inception, Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. has provided over 6,677 vests valued at $6.9 million to K9s in all 50 states, made possible by both private and corporate donations. The program is open to U.S. dogs at least 20 months old and actively employed and certified with law enforcement or related agencies. K9s with expired vests are also eligible to participate. There are an estimated 30,000 law enforcement K9s throughout the United States. Vested Interest in K9s, Inc., accepts tax-deductible contributions in any amount, while a single donation of $1,050 will sponsor one vest. Each vest has a value of $1800.00, weighs an average of 4-5 lbs., and comes with a five-year warranty. For more information or to learn about volunteer opportunities, please call (508) 824-6978. Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. provides information, lists events, and accepts donations at www.vik9s.org or you may mail your contribution to P.O. Box 9, East Taunton, MA 02718.

Coos Bay Police Departments K9 Arco has received donation of body armor Coos Bay Police... More

10/29/2026

UPDATE: Missing teenager Sophia Kritenbrink has been located. CBPD appreciates the public's assistance and support.

UPDATE Missing teenager Sophia Kritenbrink has been located CBPD appreciates the publics a... More

10/07/2026

COOS BAY TEEN MISSING, POSSIBLY ENDANGERED The Coos Bay Police Department (CBPD) is requesting public assistance to locate missing and potentially endangered 16-year-old Sophia Kritenbrink of Coos Bay. Sophia was last seen on October 5, 2026, around 1:00 PM, leaving Marshfield High School, 972 Ingersoll Ave., in Coos Bay. Sophia is a white female, approximately 5’9”, 120 pounds, with long black hair and a right nostril piercing. She was last seen wearing a black hoodie, blue jeans, and brown cowboy boots. An unknown white female, possibly 20–30 years old, of medium build, with brown hair was seen entering the area in a white Volkswagen Golf hatchback. Sophia was later seen leaving as the driver of that vehicle with unknown female as the passenger. If you have seen Sophia or have any information regarding her whereabouts or this case, please call CBPD dispatch at 541-269-8911 ext. 1.Photos from Coos Bay Police Department's post

COOS BAY TEEN MISSING POSSIBLY ENDANGERED The Coos Bay Police Department CBPD is requesti... More

10/06/2026

SAFETY REMINDER FROM CBPD Earlier this week, CBPD was notified that two homes, one on Crocker St. and another on a neighboring street in North Bend, had been struck by rifle rounds. Investigating officers determined that the rounds were likely fired from a significant distance away, potentially from the North Spit area outside city limits. Thankfully, no one was hurt. Although recreational shooting is allowed in many areas outside of city limits, this incident serves as a reminder of the importance of abiding by firearm laws and practicing safe shooting. Safe shooting practices include knowing where you are shooting, identifying your target and what lies beyond it, and using an appropriate backstop. Never shoot toward or over water, roads, homes, or other areas where a round could endanger people or property.

SAFETY REMINDER FROM CBPD Earlier this week CBPD was notified that two homes one on Crock... More

10/02/2026

MEDIA RELEASE CBPD ARREST TWO FOLLOWING REPORT OF GUNFIRE ON LAKESHORE DRIVE On Monday, September 28, 2026, North Coos 911 received a report from a person who said a man had thrown a beer bottle at the caller’s vehicle while it was parked on Lakeshore Drive near Stillwater Avenue. The caller followed the other vehicle to obtain its license plate number and other identifying information. After the vehicle pulled off the road at another turnout, the caller continued to a gravel parking lot and called 9-1-1. While speaking with dispatchers, the caller reported seeing the vehicle approach from behind and hearing gunshots that the caller believed were directed at them. The caller then fled the area. Patrol Officers and a Detective responded to the area. An Oregon State Police Trooper, who was in the area, located the suspect vehicle traveling westbound on Newmark Avenue. The Trooper and Coos Bay Police stopped the vehicle after it pulled into the Empire Boat Ramp. Officers contacted 30-year-old Elyshia O’Rouke and 45-year-old John Gray in the vehicle. During the investigation officers seized the vehicle and applied for a search warrant to search for the firearm used in the incident. After being granted, the search warrant officer located three firearms inside the vehicle, one having bullets that matched shell casings located at the scene of the incident. Gray was transported to the Coos County Jail on charges of Unlawful Use of a Weapon and Menacing. O’Rourke was transported to the Coos County Jail on charges of Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, Unlawful Use of a Weapon, and Menacing. CBPD was assisted in this investigation by Oregon State Police and North Bend Police Department.

MEDIA RELEASE CBPD ARREST TWO FOLLOWING REPORT OF GUNFIRE ON LAKESHORE DRIVE On Monday... More

09/29/2026

REMINDER: CAR SEAT CLINIC TOMORROW! Visit CBPD tomorrow September 29th, from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM for a free car seat safety clinic! Thanks to a recent grant, we will also be offering a limited number of car and booster seats to qualifying low-income families for a small copay. Recipients will need to provide: •A valid ID card •Proof of low income by presenting one of the following: •OHP medical card •EBT/Oregon Trail card •WIC voucher •Proof of Supplemental Security Income (SSI) •Direct referral from an agency that requires income eligibility

REMINDER CAR SEAT CLINIC TOMORROW Visit CBPD tomorrow September 29th from 1000 AM - 1200 ... More

09/28/2026

UPCOMING CAR SEAT CLINIC Visit CBPD on Tuesday, September 29th from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM for a free car seat safety clinic!

UPCOMING CAR SEAT CLINIC Visit CBPD on Tuesday September 29th from 1000 AM - 1200 PM for ... More

09/24/2026

911 OUTAGE INFORMATION North Coos 911 has been made aware of a 911 outage impacting some cell phone users. We are working to reroute the impacted 911 calls to our non-emergency number until this is resolved. If you reach a busy signal when calling 911 please call 541-269-8911 ext 1 so our dispatchers can assist you.

911 OUTAGE INFORMATION North Coos 911 has been made aware of a 911 outage impacting some... More

09/11/2026

Coos Bay Police Department’s K9 Arco to get donation of body armor Coos Bay Police Department, OR - K9 Arco will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Arco’s vest was sponsored by the Virginia L. Stoner Huguenard Endowment Fund of Corunna, IN and will be embroidered with the sentiment “In memory of Virginia L. Stoner Huguenard”. Delivery is expected within ten weeks. Vested Interest in K9s, Inc., established in 2009, is a 501(c)(3) charity whose mission is to provide bullet and stab protective vests and other assistance to dogs of law enforcement and related agencies throughout the United States. This potentially lifesaving body armor for four-legged K9 officers is U.S. made, custom fitted, and National Institute of Justice (NIJ) certified. Since its inception, Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. has provided over 6,631 vests valued at $6.9 million to K9s in all 50 states, made possible by both private and corporate donations. The program is open to U.S. dogs at least 20 months old, actively employed, and certified with law enforcement or related agencies. K9s with expired vests are also eligible to participate. There are an estimated 30,000 law enforcement K9s throughout the United States. Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. accepts tax-deductible contributions in any amount, while a single donation of $1,050 will sponsor one vest. Each vest has a value of $1800.00, weighs an average of 4-5 lbs., and comes with a five-year warranty. For more information, or to learn about volunteer opportunities, please call (508) 824-6978. Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. provides information, lists events, and accepts donations at www.vik9s.org, or you may mail your contribution to P.O. Box 9, East Taunton, MA 02718.

Coos Bay Police Departments K9 Arco to get donation of body armor Coos Bay Police Depar... More

08/24/2026

CBPD is hosting a booth this week at the Coos County Fair! Please stop by to visit and learn more about how we serve our community.

CBPD is hosting a booth this week at the Coos County Fair Please stop by to visit and lear... More

07/21/2026

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