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•••Victoria Ramsey Arrested on Warrant During Traffic Stop in Coos Bay••• On May 5th, 2024, around 5:14 p.m., Deputy Z. Smith, while on patrol duty, noticed a traffic infraction by a red 2005 Cadillac CTS on S Empire Blvd, heading toward Coos Bay. Deputy Smith conducted a traffic stop as the Cadillac entered the parking area of the American Market. Upon engaging with the driver, identified as 37-year-old Victoria Ramsey, Deputy Smith was informed by the Coos County Dispatch of an outstanding arrest warrant for Ms. Ramsey. Subsequently, Victoria Ramsey was taken into custody on the warrant and was transported to the Coos County Jail for booking and formal processing. Ms. Ramsey was later released due to overcrowding.

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05/07/2024

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•••Expired Vehicle Registration Leads to Arrest for DUII••• During a routine patrol in the Bunkerhill area on May 6th, 2024, Deputy B. Freerksen conducted a traffic stop at approximately 12:50 a.m. on a Black Ford pickup with a registration that had lapsed for nearly two years. The operator of the vehicle, Kara Anderson (33), was pulled over at the crossroads of Newport Ln and Edwards Rd. Deputy Freerksen observed indications that Ms. Anderson might be impaired by intoxicants. The ensuing investigation resulted in Ms. Anderson’s arrest for DUII. She was taken to the Coos Bay Police Department for further testing. In accordance with protocol, Ms. Anderson received a DUII criminal citation and was also cited for operating a vehicle with a suspended license and without insurance. Subsequently, she was released into the care of a responsible, sober individual.

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05/06/2024

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•••Coos County Deputies Attend the Marine Academy••• Deputy J. Lee and Deputy L. McRee attended the Oregon Marine Law Enforcement Academy in central Oregon April 22nd through May 3rd. As a bonus, our own Marine Deputy Robert Baker was also in attendance as an instructor. Deputies Lee and McRee had the opportunity to learn specific law enforcement skills relative to working on the water as well as water survival skills during the exhausting “pool day.” The Coos County Sheriff’s Office would like to extend appreciation to the Oregon State Marine Board for sponsoring this training and giving our Deputies the opportunity to bring these skills home to help keep our boating public safe.

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05/05/2024

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🚔📢 Coos County Jail Stats for April 2024 📆 We're excited to share some updates on the Coos County Jail's operations for the month of April! 🏢 ➡️ On April 27th, we expanded our capacity to 98 beds, doubling our previous capacity of 49 beds. This expansion allows us to better serve our community and ensure the safety of all in our custody. 🛏️ Here are some key statistics for the month: 📌 Booked: 240 📌 Released: 223 📌 High count: 69 📌 Average: 54 We also want to highlight the following specific details: 🔒 Individuals charged with Measure 11's booked: 6 🔒 Focusing on releases: - Released by Judge: 28 - Mandatory (citation or SB48): 36 - Transported to another county: 10 - Transported to Prison: 8 - Charges not filed: 9 - Posted bail: 12 - Time Served: 20 - Due to overcrowding: 100 Since the opening of our additional housing unit, we're proud to announce that we have released 0 individuals due to overcrowding. Currently, we have 73 individuals in custody (at the time of this post). Our commitment to maintaining a safe and secure environment remains unwavering. 💪 We sincerely appreciate the ongoing support and cooperation from our community. Together, we can continue to achieve success in our efforts to uphold law and order. 🤝 #CoosCountyJail #LawEnforcement #CommunitySafety #April2024Stats #KeepingOurCommunitySafe

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05/02/2024

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•••National Water Safety Month••• May marks the beginning of recreational boating season and is also National Water Safety Month! The Coos County Sheriff’s Office and our Marine Division would like to share the following Summer Boating Safety Tips: •Do not bring or consumer alcohol or drugs while on the water. •Everyone on board should be wearing a U.S. Coast Guard approved life jacket. •All vessel operators should utilize an engine cut-off switch. •Take a boating safety course prior to heading out on the water. •File a float plan. •Have visual distress signals and sound producing devices in case of an emergency. •Pay attention to buoys and navigation aids. •Always be aware of your surroundings and have a look out. •Check the weather prior to heading out on the water and continue to monitor the conditions once on the water. •Carry at least two communication devices that will work when wet. While boating is full of fun and relaxation, being safe should be everyone’s top priority!

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05/02/2024

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An Elemental Matter By: Captain Sean M. Sanborn What if I were to tell you that bringing a criminal matter before the court is akin to a matter of chemistry? In order for the Coos County Sheriff’s Office to make a case, we must establish that a crime did, in fact occur. In order to do that, we must meet the element of the crime as set forth in Oregon Revised Statute. Only if the elements come together can we make an arrest, or refer a matter to the Coos County District Attorney’s Office with a referral for prosecution. In order to do that, we must first examine the evidence. More often than not, the Deputy was not present when the crime occurred. This means that the Deputy must connect the dots in order to develop probable cause that a crime occurred. That begs the question, what is probable cause? Probable cause is a legal term which means that the reasonable fact finder is more certain than not, or at least 51% certain that a crime has occurred. Evidence can consist of several different events. First, lets discuss testimonial evidence. This can consist of victim’s statements, suspect statements and witness statements. While sifting through these various accounts of what occurred, we are looking for corroborating statements. This means we are looking for elements within a statement which support a version of events. It is not uncommon for folks we come into contact with to give a biased version of what happened. Often times, people will deliver stories which support their assertions of what occurred. This can come from the person alleging the crime and from the person who the crime is alleged against. We often will conduct neighborhood canvasses to look for testimony from a person who was not involved in the situation at all. This is presumably an unbiased person who was not involved in the situation at hand, and likely has no stake in the ultimate outcome. These individuals are great contributors to leading law enforcement down a path which may support a crime. Physical evidence is also important in determining what happened. Photographs are often taken to exhibit what we found at the scene which supports a version of events. Physical evidence does not lie and everything goes. Blood, fingerprints, DNA, broken windows or door jams, foot prints and digital evidence such as camera footage often informs law enforcement of what occurred. Sadly, we can’t get fingerprint information back quickly. Typically, to have the crime lab examine certain evidence can take upwards to six months to a year. However, forensic evidence is irrefutable so long as it is handled correctly by all parties involved. Lastly, we must meet the elements of a crime. For example, for the crime of Harassment (ORS 166.065) the suspect must harass or annoy another person by subjecting such other person to offensive physical contact such as shoving, slapping, or other such contact without actually causing physical injury to the victim. If actual physical injury is caused in such an occurrence, the crime may rise to the level of assault. The crime of Burglary in the first degree (ORS 164.225) for example requires the suspect to enter a dwelling with the intent to commit a crime. So first, we must establish that the premise which the suspect entered was a dwelling, which the courts have established is an actual place where a person lives. This could be a tent, travel trailer, mobile home or stick built house. Second, we must establish that the suspect either intended to commit a crime, or actually committed a crime therein. It is much harder to establish intent, or meaning to commit a crime than it is to determine if a crime was actually committed inside of that dwelling. The crime which the suspect intended to commit must be an actual crime as is otherwise codified in Oregon Revised Statutes. If we cannot prove any element in that crime, then we do not have the ability to lawfully arrest for that crime. For most crimes, we take all of the evidence into consideration to develop probable cause to make an arrest. Even if the suspect is less than truthful, and we find evidence that the truth was not told, a provable lie can be just as powerful as the flat-out truth. With a provable lie, we can show intent that the suspect was trying to sway the Deputy from finding the truth and is indicative of guilt. Sometimes, there is just not enough evidence to get to the level of probable cause. Or, there is probable cause, but the District Attorney’s Office must weigh the evidence under the law to determine if it the crime can be proven beyond a reasonable doubt. To prove a crime beyond a reasonable doubt is a much higher standard which is applied inside of the courtroom either by a jury of six or twelve members of the community, or by the judge in the event of a bench trial. But before we even get there, we have to have the chemistry it takes to make a crime under the law. This is the standard which we must hold to in order to get the job done. As always, A huge thank you to our citizens for your support of our Coos County Sheriff’s Office. I hope this brings some level of understanding to the puzzles we work through day in and day out as we go about the work of trying to keep our community safe. Sean

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05/01/2024

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•••Bandon woman arrested after report of assault on Rosa Road, south of Bandon••• On May 1, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. the Coos County Sheriff’s Office Dispatch Center received a report of an assault which occurred at a residence on Rosa Road just south of Bandon. Deputy S. Starr responded to the location and conducted an investigation into the incident. The suspect was identified as Denise M. Fuller (48) of Bandon. After the investigation, Denise was arrested on the charge of Assault IV. Denise was transported to the Coos County Jail, where she was booked and remains in custody.

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05/01/2024

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•••Exceptional investigation by Deputy leads to the recovery of stolen side-by-side and trailer••• On May 1, 2024, at 7:48 a.m., Deputy H. Francis was on routine patrol on West Beaver Hill Lane near Seven Devils Road when she located a vehicle matching the description of one involved in the theft of a side-by-side and trailer from the city of Coos Bay on April 29, 2024. Deputy Francis’ diligent investigation led to the apprehension of Timothy S. Burkeen (52), the sole occupant of the pickup. Timothy confessed to having the side-by-side in his possession and leaving it near Hemlock Lane for another individual to collect. Deputy Francis arrested Timothy S. Burkeen (52) on the charges of Unlawful Use of a Motor Vehicle and Theft by Receiving. Deputy Starr responded to the last known location of the side-by-side and trailer near Hemlock Lane and located the stolen trailer in the brush; however, the side-by-side was still outstanding. Mast Brothers Towing recovered the trailer. Further investigation by Deputy Francis led her to a residence on Hubbard Creek Lane in Curry County, where Joseph E. Gish IV (36) was contacted. Mr. Gish showed Deputies where the stolen side-by-side had been partly disassembled and put in a dump trailer. Mr. Gish claimed not to know the side-by-side was stolen. Deputy Francis had Mast Brothers Towing respond and recover the side-by-side and parts that had been removed. Joseph E. Gish IV (36) is being referred to the Coos County District Attorney’s Office on charges of Unlawful Use of a Motor Vehicle and Theft by Receiving.Stolen side-by-sideWatch video on Facebook.com

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05/01/2024

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•••Convicted Felon Arrested for Attempted Murder After Shooting at Victim in Coos County••• On April 25th, 2024, around 1:40 a.m., Sergeant J. Clayburn responded to a call placed to Coos County Dispatch. The caller indicated that the suspect, Blaine Monson (28), had fired a weapon at him on Old Highway 42 in Myrtle Point. During the investigation, Sergeant Clayburn learned that Mr. Monson had allegedly fired multiple rounds from a handgun at the victim. The victim was in his vehicle and fled away from Mr. Monson. The victim had multiple bullet holes in his vehicle and a flat tire. It was also learned through a records check that Mr. Monson was a convicted felon and was not legally allowed to own or possess a firearm. After concluding his investigation, Sergeant Clayburn issued probable cause for Mr. Monson's arrest. Myrtle Point Police Officers assisted in trying to locate Mr. Monson, but they were unable to do so. On April 26th, 2024, at 4:49 p.m., Mr. Monson was arrested and booked into the Coos County Jail without incident for Sergeant Clayburn’s probable cause. The initial charges were Attempted Assault in the First Degree, Felon in Possession of a Firearm, Menacing, and Unlawful Use of a Weapon. On April 29th, 2024, Mr. Monson was formally charged and arraigned for the crimes of Attempted Murder, Felon in Possession of a Firearm, Unlawful use of a Weapon, and Menacing. Bail was set at One Million Dollars.

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04/30/2024

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•••49-Year-Old Woman Arrested on Multiple Charges and Warrants••• On Sunday, April 28th, 2024, at approximately 12:31 pm, Deputy M.R. Smith was notified of a theft at the Spinreel day-use area. An individual reported a 5-gallon gas can stolen from their truck. Deputy Smith reviewed surveillance footage from the surrounding area and identified a suspect vehicle—a green minivan with a distinctive missing hubcap. The vehicle was located and stopped at around 1:34 p.m. on Wildwood Drive near Tugman State Park. The driver initially provided a false name but admitted to the theft. The suspect was arrested for Theft in the Third Degree and Unlawful Entry into a Motor Vehicle and was processed at the Coos County Jail under the false identity. After release, fingerprint analysis revealed the suspect’s true identity, Carie Hobbs (49). Carie was re-arrested for providing false information and resisting arrest, in addition to facing multiple warrants out of Douglas County. Carie was also charged with Initiating a False Report after she made false claims that required an Emergency Medical response. Carie is currently in custody of the Coos County Jail, pending the resolution of local charges before addressing out-of-county warrants.

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04/29/2024