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During the colder months be on the lookout 👀 for stowaways trying to get warm.
Lucky 🍀 Sgt. Clayburn located this little one in his patrol vehicle 🚓 and got her returned home, without harm.Photos from Coos County Sheriff's Office's post
During the colder months be on the lookout for stowaways trying to get warm Lucky Sgt ...
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02/12/2026
Case #: S2026-00202
Classification: Offensive Littering
Location: Grinnell Lane, Coos Bay, Oregon 97420
On January 26th, 2026, a resident from Grinnell Lane called dispatch to report a derelict vessel had been dumped on the side of the road. Identifying and valuable items had been removed from the vessel, including the motor, prior to it being abandoned at the location.
Deputy M.R. Smith has been investigating the case and is asking for the public’s help in identifying the person or persons who discarded this vessel on the county road.
Please note that when items are abandoned and discarded on county roads, it is ultimately the citizens of Coos County who incur the cost. Please help us limit that financial impact by holding those individuals accountable.
Please contact Deputy M.R. Smith at [email protected] or 541-396-7800 if you have any information.
Case S2026-00202 Classification Offensive Littering Location Grinnell Lane Coos Bay Orego...
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02/09/2026
UPDATE: February 8th, 2026
Occurred: February 4th / 2:30 a.m.
Case #: S2026-00183
Classification: Missing Person
Missing Person: Ryan Handran (45)
On February 4th, 2026, Ryan Handran (45) was reported missing after failing to come home from his place of employment, the Bachelor’s Inn, 63721 Edwards Road, Coos Bay, by his girlfriend.
Ryan was last seen in the area of Bunker Hill in the early morning hours, not wearing any clothes, walking towards Mullen Road. Ryan Handran is most recently described as 5’11”, 150 -195 lbs., with brown hair and hazel eyes. Ryan is reported to have some health concerns. Ryan is not believed to be dangerous.
The Coos County Sheriff’s Office was contacted, and over the past week, has diligently canvassed the area, including interviewing co-workers, checking surveillance cameras, talking with neighbors, checking the local waterways, searching hard-to-reach areas with a drone, following up on several tips and suggestions, along with alerting the media and law enforcement up and down the Oregon Coast.
The Sheriff’s Office has currently exhausted all investigative leads. Anyone with further information about Ryan Handran’s whereabouts is encouraged to contact the investigating officers, Sgt. J. Gray and Deputy S. Starr at [email protected] or [email protected] 541-396-7800.
UPDATE February 8th 2026 Occurred February 4th 230 am Case S2026-00183 Classification M...
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02/08/2026
🏈 GET HOME SAFE🏈
If you have been drinking, after the game have a plan! Call a 🚕, Uber, Lyft, friend, family member, or have a designated driver.
Think ahead!
Enjoy the second half of the game 🏈 !
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02/08/2026
February 7, 2026 / 10:30 a.m.
Case #: S2026-00193
Classification: Motorist Assist
On February 7, 2026, at about 10:30 a.m. Deputy H. Francis was flagged down by several good Samaritans while she was patrolling the Transpacific Parkway just north of North Bend. Deputy Francis was made aware that an elderly military veteran had gotten his vehicle stuck in the sand at a beach access road at the end of Transpacific Parkway.
Deputy Francis located the man and his green 2000 Ford Escort stuck in the sand approximately a quarter mile from the pavement. With a little help from Deputy Francis, he was freed from the deep sand and escorted safely back to the blacktop.
As winter is upon us, please ensure the vehicle you are driving is equipped for the terrain and elements you may be traveling through. In this case, we were happy the Sheriff’s Office was able to lend a helping hand, assisting in a positive outcome.
February 7 2026 1030 am Case S2026-00193 Classification Motorist Assist On February 7 ...
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02/07/2026
On Wednesday February 4th the Bandon Police Department and USCG conducted a rescue operation of a subject stranded on a rock in the Pacific Ocean.
(With such a great outcome and magnificent photo we couldn’t resist the opportunity to share it with you)
Photo Credit - Officer Carpenter (Bandon Police)
On Wednesday February 4th the Bandon Police Department and USCG conducted a rescue operati...
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02/06/2026
Overdue Subject
Julie A. Bernard (57)
Last seen February 5th 2026 - 9:30 p.m. at Up The Creek Tavern in Lakeside Oregon.
Described as 506/150 BRO/BRO. Unknown clothing description, likely in possession of a red bicycle with a basket on the front.
If you see Julie please contact non-emergency dispatch at 541-269-8911 option 1, so we can check her welfare and ensure she gets home safely.
Thank you for your assistance.
Overdue Subject Julie A Bernard 57 Last seen February 5th 2026 - 930 pm at Up The Creek ...
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02/05/2026
Date/Time: February 4th / 2:30 a.m.
Case #: S2026-00183
Missing Person
On February 3rd, 2026, at about 6:00 p.m., Ryan Handran (45) was dropped off at his place of employment, the Bachelor’s Inn, 63721 Edwards Road, Coos Bay, by his girlfriend. In the early hours of February 4th, 2026, Ryan was reported missing after he failed to return home. It is reported that Ryan normally takes a taxi or walks home.
The Coos County Sheriff’s Office was contacted and began canvassing the area and checking surveillance cameras. During the course of the investigation, Ryan was visible on camera at approximately 2:30 a.m. dropping all of his belongings, including his clothes, near Able Insurance and heading northbound on Hwy 101 towards Coos Bay.
Ryan Handran, is described as 511/150, brown and hazel, and reported to have some health concerns. He is not believed to be dangerous. Please see the attached photo.
Anyone with information about Ryan Handran’s whereabouts, please contact the investigating officer, Sgt. J. Gray at [email protected] or 541-396-7809
DateTime February 4th 230 am Case S2026-00183 Missing Person On February 3rd 2026 at ab...
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02/05/2026
Coquille Hilton
By: Captain Sean Sanborn
Did you know that the Coos County Sheriff’s Office hosts one of the largest buildings in Coquille? Colloquially known locally as the Coquille Hilton, the Coos County Jail stands tall near the middle of Coquille, right next to the Coos County Courthouse. The building was built sometime in the early 80’s. I recall visiting the jail as a youngster after it was built. I noted all the pastel colors which were painted on the wall. The purpose, I was told, was to calm the building's residents.
Our current facility is one of several iterations we have had over the years. At one time, the jail was on the third floor of the Coos County Courthouse. The bars are present to this day. Rumors of a resident ghost named Sven persist in the courthouse, with his home being the third floor. Following that, our jail was at the North Bend Annex, which was converted from a hospital to a jail and owned by the county for some time. From there, we have the jail facility we are all familiar with today.
After our current facility was constructed, Coos County was housing upwards of 250 adults in custody. In 2007, the county experienced a budget crisis, which lowered the capacity to 98. We are yet again seeing a downturn due to a budget crisis and are currently housing 49 Adults in Custody. That is not to say that our jail staff have not been busy. In 2025, a total of 2516 people were booked into the jail from across the county.
The breakdown of people who were booked in may be of interest. 1812 males and 704 females were brought to the Coos County Jail in 2025. Some folks may be aware of Measure 11 crimes, these are crimes which carry a mandatory sentence under Oregon Law and are generally considered some of the worst crimes Oregon carries on the books. In 2025, twenty-seven Measure 11 offenders were booked in, and there were 80 Measure 11 charges alleged. As a sampling of the more serious crimes of persons held at the jail at the writing of this article, there are six persons accused of murder of some degree and five persons held on sex crimes of some degree. This leaves 38 beds for everything else.
Due to our current staffing/ funding level, we can only keep 49 people in custody, with only a little flexibility to keep more than that. This necessitates that jail staff carry the unhappy responsibility to decide who is released. There is a release matrix which guides staff on whom to release first, depending on charges, whether or not the person is convicted of a crime, or not, and the type and severity of the crime the person who is coming in committed, though this is a very simplified breakdown of the matrix. In 2025, there were 914 people released from custody.
In 2021, the Oregon Legislature passed Senate Bill 48. I have attached a link to the bill (https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2021R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/SB48), which allows for a no-bail release for certain crimes and offenses. In 2025, there were 523 people released from jail under Senate Bill 48.
Our Corrections Division Staff does not just stay working inside the jail; they actually do quite a bit of travelling as well. Oftentimes, Adults in Custody are transferred to other jurisdictions. This is often accomplished by what we call “the pipeline,” which is a transit method from jail to jail, in order to get folks across Oregon in a timely and efficient manner without utilizing resources to take an Adult in Custody from Coos County to a remote place in Eastern Oregon.
All Adults convicted to a sentence of prison are taken to Coffee Creek Correctional Facility before they go to any other prison. In 2025, there were a total of 296 Adults in Custody transported to various locations throughout the state. There were 81 medical transports, which are normally to local hospitals but may include institutions of higher care depending on the ailment of the person in question. A total of 25,334 miles were driven by Corrections staff, taking folks from one place to another. This includes taking those who are suspected of having a mental illness and who have committed crimes to the Oregon State Hospital. These transports are court-ordered, and the goal is to make the person well enough to aid and assist in their own defense per the Constitutions of Oregon and the United States.
While we do very well at ensuring that everyone, staff and residents alike, are kept safe, there are times when incidents occur. There was a total of four assaults which occurred between Adults in Custody. There were also three Deputies assaulted in the performance of their duties by an Adult in Custody. Our corrections staff have a difficult job. Every day they go into a place with very little sunlight, which is made of concrete. Our staff is surrounded by people who are either suspected or convicted of a crime. Sometimes these folks are cooperative, other times they are not. Through it all, I have found that our corrections staff do a very good job of remembering that we are dealing with human beings, someone who is a son, daughter, mother, or father to somebody. We work hard to treat every person with dignity and respect, and sometimes, that is more difficult than it sounds.
Lastly, I would mention our court crew. These deputies assist the state courts in maintaining order in the courtrooms. In nearly every trial, arraignment, or appearance of a person who is in custody at the jail, there is a deputy present to ensure the security of the courts and the people who are in attendance. They keep track of appearances and ensure the right people are in the right place at the right time while they are under our care and control.
So, there it is, a year in review at the Coos County Jail. As always, we appreciate and love our County and the people who are in it. If you have not heard it enough yet, happy New Year, and Spring is coming!
Sean Sanborn
Criminal Division Commander
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02/04/2026
Hello,
My name is Adam Slater. I am a Sgt. at the Coos County Sheriff’s Office, and I will be taking over the lead on the Press Information Officer (PIO) duties for the Coos County Sheriff’s Office. I will be co-handling these duties with Deputy Adam Burgo.
We will continue to do our best to ensure the citizens of Coos County and beyond are kept informed about our law enforcement efforts, engagement with the public, important information needing to be disseminated, and more.
After some discussion, Sheriff Fabrizio has decided to reinstitute the comment section on the Sheriff’s Office Facebook page.
There are a couple of important things to note with this change to the Facebook page, as indicated below.
-Reports of criminal activity will not be taken via Facebook
-Comments will not always be monitored
-Posts negatively affecting others, derogatory statements, foul language, threats, name-calling, etc., will not be accepted, and those posts are subject to being hidden.
-In most cases, the Sheriff’s Office PIOs will not engage with the public in the comments. The exception is if clarification on the original post is needed.
Thank you very much for supporting our Office.
Respectfully
Adam Slater
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02/03/2026
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