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Wrapping it up… By Captain Sean Sanborn It’s funny isn’t it, how fast a year seems to go by. But when one sits and contemplates just how busy the year was it suddenly begins to slow down with perspective. It has been quite a year for your Coos County Sheriff’s Office. There have been successes and failures, ups and downs as is typical with life in general. As we roll into the new year, we celebrate the successes and continue to work on the things which need improvement. I want to introduce to you the fine men and women of my division, the Criminal Division of the Coos County Sheriff’s Office. In 2025, Deputies handled 21,449 calls for service throughout the county. We have handled 3 homicides, one of which is still being investigated, 111 unattended death investigations as well as many other calls for service. We are proud to say that as of October of 2025 we had seen a significant drop in fatal and serious injury crashes in the county. The work of our traffic safety deputy has saved the tax payers nearly $50,000 in guardrail damage alone which is a 77% decrease over 2024, something we can celebrate. Deputy Michael Smith serves in our traffic safety position which is half grant funded and half funded from transportation dollars from the Coos County Public Works Department. Deputy John Owens is our School Resource Deputy at the Coquille School District. John is great with the kids and teaches in his own right. John has taught drivers education to 23 kids over the past year. John was trained to teach this class and has the hair-raising duty of riding in the passenger seat while these young drivers learn. Additionally, he ensures the safety of kids and staff at the Coquille School District. John’s position is fully funded by the Coquille School District. We have trained two new deputies who transferred from the Correction Division and we welcome Deputies Jimmy Lay and John Anderson to the Criminal Division. While they have both been employed with the Coos County Jail for some time, they are learning a new job and got to go the academy (again) to learn the ins and outs of their new jobs as patrol deputies. Our civil division is small, but mighty. Deputy Brison Vitek has been out and about serving legal documents for the courts, DA’s Office, private entities and anyone else who has a need to file documents. In the past year our civil section has served about 5900 documents around the county and served 59 writs of execution (court ordered evictions). The Civil Department is overseen by Chief Civil Deputy Tyrone Hansen and is really ran by our professional staff member attached to civil; Civil Clerk Cindi Cade. Our Emergency Manager Don “Chip” Delyria has been kept very busy. He is assisted by Emergency Coordinator Debbie Mueller and part time professional staff member Tarynne Lay. Chip is very active in our Search and Rescue (SAR) program as a Search Manager but also handles the myriad of other responsibilities associated with his position. In the past year we had a disaster declaration following flooding in March. Chip coordinated people, state and federal agencies to bring assistance to Coos County. The hard work by Chip and Deb ensured that some federal dollars will be returning to Coos County to assist us in the cost of mitigating the damages and repairs which were sustained by that event. Debbie is a miracle of a person, we finally got a grant which pays her part time for some fire mitigation, but she does so much more than that. Debbie largely volunteers her time on a FULL-TIME basis because she loves the work that she does and she loves Coos County, her home. We are blessed to have such an amazing volunteer working at our side for the safety of her neighbors. Our contract deputies have been busy at it. In Dunes we have Deputies Brian Kent, Allen Churchill and Shawn Starr. These poor guys ride around on ATV’s in the dunes every day working to keep the recreating public safe. I say that jokingly, but having worked in that position I can tell you that there is plenty of work to be done out there. These positions are paid for out of a grant by the State of Oregon largely funded through ATV gas sales and off-road permits. In a county where timber operations are a large part of our economy, we have three positions funded, one by BLM, various timber operators and land owners throughout Coos County “TOPS” and a position funded by Weyerhauser Corporation. All of these timber positions ensure that the resources, people and equipment operating on those lands remains safe and un-molested. All three positions are fully funded and independent from the general fund of Coos County. Laura McRee, Kris Mong and Adam Burgo work these woods to fulfill those missions. This past year the Oregon State Marine Board cut our Marine Division funding by 30% across the state of Oregon. This dealt a huge blow to the marine programs across the state and we were no exception. We had to cut one patrol position in order to maintain one Marine deputy where at one point, we had two. Deputy Robert Baker fulfills that role and is responsible for patrolling 190 miles of waterways inside of Coos County. A daunting task. Also, a dangerous task. Deputy Baker has often placed himself in harms way for the people of our county. At the beginning of last year, he conducted a swift water rescue over raging flood waters high in the mountains to attempt to save a person who was stuck in the middle of it. During the course of this rescue attempt, Deputy Baker seriously injured his hand. During the March floods Deputy Baker was in boats and jet skis in the flood waters working to save livestock and check on stranded citizens along with several other citizens. All these folks are overseen by the Swiss Army Knife of Sergeants; Matt Smith. Sergeant Smith has cross trained these deputies to assist in all other areas he oversees. This ensures that if an event which requires two boats is needed, we have trained operators to go out and get the job done. Sergeant Smith is also proficient in the use of this equipment and geography to be able to assist wherever is needed. SCINT, which is largely made up of Coos County Detectives is led by Sergeant Aaron Whittenburg. Sergeant Whittenburg has kept SCINT alive through a vigorous pursuit of grants in addition to the civil forfeiture of various money and items from drug dealers across the county. Also in our detective division is Detective David Ritz. Detective Ritz is an individual who deserves so much credit. He is responsible for the investigation of crimes of abuse against our most vulnerable citizens, children and the elderly. In the past year SCINT has seized, in round numbers, nearly 100 pounds of illegal narcotics from the street as well as 60 or more firearms. Detective Sergeant Whittenburg leads a dynamic team with our very own Detective BradLee Davis and assisted by members of Coos County Parole and Probation, Oregon State Police, and Coquille Tribal Police. The work these men and women may not be directly seen, but it is directly felt throughout the county and beyond. Our professional staff who works in the front office keep this place running and help out everyone who walks through our doors in Coquille. We would like to welcome Ellen Knudsen who started with us in September and hit the ground running! Tarynne Lay and Ellen move all police reports and documents to their final destinations. These ladies help out with concealed handgun license processing and help sort and move evidence. Dede Clements takes care of all court ordered expungements, public records requests, grants and is an analyst for SCINT and the list goes on. Dede is always smiling and has a great attitude. Heather Sanborn has the difficult task of taking care of our evidence room. We recently moved our evidence room to another location which is a monumental task which she oversaw. Heather also has the job of reporting criminal statistics to state and federal agencies. Melissa Hager handles the finances and payroll of the Sheriff’s Office and is integral in all things budget. All of these wonderful folks help each other out and are cross trained against each other’s jobs. We could use at least two more folks to help them out, but sadly, it is not in the budget. Your patrol staff are the deputies who come out to the calls for service, are the first responders. Sadly, we have seen our ranks cut due to budgetary restraints. However, the crime which occurs in this county has not slowed down. These teams are led by Sergeants Adam Slater, Jon Boswell, Justin Gray and Justin Clayburn. They lead Deputies Hannah Francis, Zac Smith, Seven Converse, John Anderson and Jimmy Lay. These positions are paid for out of the general fund of Coos County and are subject the budgetary limitations of the county. Our Search and Rescue Team is staffed by a group of hardy folks led by Sergeant Gray and assisted by Emergency Manager Chip Delyria. These men are assisted by Deputies Starr and Baker. In the past year our Search and Rescue team have found and recovered 6 individuals. They train monthly to ensure they are proficient in their craft and as a team have logged 1881 hours of training in the past year. The Coos County Sheriff’s Office hosts the Coos County Emergency Response Team (ERT), a multi-agency special tactics team which is led by Sergeants Matt Smith and Aaron Whittenburg. In the past year this team was deployed about 20 times and brought a safe resolution to each event they deployed to. I am proud to lead and serve beside these extraordinary men and women who work very hard and do so much for this county. It would be easy to tout the hard work of these folks as a success on my part, but I cannot in good faith do it. This amazing team serves the citizens of Coos County with an energy and diligence that is un-paralleled. Their successes are all theirs, the failures are mine. Our response times have gone down due to lack of staffing. Our ability to protect you is hampered by a lack of resources. The Sheriff and I continue to work hard to find solutions in these difficult economic times. In the meantime, we continue to appreciate your support and understanding as we continue the good work for you into 2026.
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01/21/2026

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🚨Captured🚨 The Coos County Sheriff’s Office and partner agencies, including State Police and Bandon Police, have captured Marcquis White. There is no further threat to the public. Great job to all involved!
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01/14/2026

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🚨Shooting Investigation🚨 The Coos County Sheriff’s Office and partner agencies are investigating a shooting near West Beaver Hill. This is unrelated to our search for Marcquis White. White is still at large. More information will be released when available.
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01/13/2026

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Warming Center Activation We're sharing this important update from Compass Outreach: They'll be hosting a warming center tonight, January 13, 2026, at Faith Lutheran Community Church in North Bend. The center will open at 6:30 p.m. this evening and close at 8:00 a.m. tomorrow, January 14. For those needing transportation, here's the Warming Center Van Schedule (running from 6 PM to 8 PM): 6:15 PM: Ackerman 6:25 PM: American Market (Cape Arago) 6:35 PM: Coos Bay Library 6:45 PM: Coos Bay Bi-Mart 7:05 PM: North Bend Boardwalk Stay warm and safe out there—let's look out for one another this winter. If you have questions, reach out to Compass Outreach directly. #CoosCountyCares #WarmingCenter
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01/13/2026

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SCINT recently executed a search warrant and recovered a 2001 Honda CVR929 MCJ-830 motorcycle. The VIN numbers are mostly scraped off, and we are certain this is a stolen motorcycle. If anyone is missing such a motorcycle and has the last four of the vin plus a description, we would love to return the motorcycle to its rightful owner. If you own or have any information, please get in touch with Sergeant Aaron Whittenburg or Detective BradLee Davis at the Coos County Sheriff’s Office.
SCINT recently executed a search warrant and recovered a 2001 Honda CVR929 MCJ-830 motorcy... More

01/06/2026

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🚨Is This Your Trailer?🚨 Vehicle was driving westbound on S. Coos River Ln. when it lost its trailer near Daggett. The trailer went off the road crashed through a ppl telephone pole and the driver left the trailer sitting over the top of the telephone pole and never returned. Looking for any info on who might own this trailer in that area. Please contact Deputy MR Smith with the Coos County Sheriff’s Office with any information.Photos from Coos County Sheriff's Office's post
Is This Your Trailer Vehicle was driving westbound on S Coos River Ln when it lost its tr... More

01/06/2026

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Hello, and thank you to all who are taking the time to read this. I am Deputy Lessley, and I was asked to share my jail experience with my community, so here goes. In high school, I joined the workforce with a job at a hardware store/lumber yard. I worked there for a total of 13 years. During my time there, I was able to become the store manager, and I enjoyed my job for the most part. I probably would still be there if I had had better insurance for my family. That being said, I began searching for a job that could provide that. I had a few offers that checked the boxes I needed, but I stumbled across a recruiting video for the Coos County Sheriff’s Office and submitted my application. I was applying to be a patrol deputy, and after six months of waiting, I got the call and was asked if I would be interested in starting my career in the jail with the opportunity to go to patrol in the future. Since I began working in the jail three years ago, there have been things I’ve seen that I will never unsee and smells that I will never be able to describe. There have been adults in custody (AICs) who will smear their feces on the walls, some who will use their toilets for days without flushing, others who urinate under their doors, and some who intentionally flood their cells by stuffing clothes or blankets into the toilets. Some days, I really miss going to work and helping someone order tools or supplies to remodel a house, along with the smell of fresh-cut cedar. One of the biggest issues we see is that countless AICs get arrested and brought to jail only to be booked and released. I understand that, as a citizen, it is frustrating to see this happen time and again, but let me just say that most, if not all, deputies are just as frustrated. Not all the AICs are arrested for major issues. Many get arrested and brought into the jail with a citation, which forces us to release them. We see these people get arrested and brought to jail seemingly as a means of keeping them off the streets of surrounding cities, but that just means they will be stuck on the streets of Coquille with no resources. There are some people who should be in an assisted living situation or in a mental health facility, but there aren’t many options, and apparently the Coos County Jail is believed to be the next best option for those individuals. We have extremely limited resources in this county, and it seems that what little we do have is exploited by those who don’t necessarily want them to actually try to change, but who use them as a way to get out of jail just to be arrested for a similar crime within days or a couple of weeks. We also get people who intentionally get arrested to have a place to sleep and meals provided. We have AICs who get arrested multiple times a year. A few have even reached 30 incarcerations in 2025. This causes another issue for us. When we house someone who is using the jail as a hotel, this takes up bed space and causes us to book and release because of the laws we are required to follow, as given to us by the state of Oregon. One issue I have with Oregon state law is that sometimes it seems as though the “time” does not match the “crime.” Meaning, there are crimes for which we have to house someone, but for someone with a “more serious crime,” we are forced to release them. I do hope that in the future, things get better for our community. I hope we are able to get resources here to help the people who need it. And hopefully, with more resources, people will feel less helpless and not resort back to their old habits. I know there are people who seem to have given up on themselves because they feel the system doesn’t work or it keeps them down, but maybe we can show that we haven’t given up on them. And I pray that one day we live in a safer and cleaner community. Thanks again.
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01/06/2026

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🚔 Coos County Sheriff’s Office DUII Enforcement Blitz Results 🚔 Our deputies recently conducted a targeted DUII saturation patrol in Coos County with a focus on keeping our roads safe from impaired drivers. During this operation, we made 24 traffic stops. Here’s what we found: ✅ Speeding: 4 warnings ✅ Driving While Suspended: 3 citations ✅ DUII: 0 arrests ✅ Seatbelt violations: 1 warning ✅ Equipment violations: 4 warnings ✅ Other violations: 18 warnings & 5 citations We’re proud to report ZERO DUII arrests during this blitz — a great sign that our community is making smart choices! Thank you to everyone who drove responsibly. These patrols are part of our ongoing commitment to traffic safety. Remember: Buzzed driving is drunk driving. Always plan a safe ride home. Stay safe out there, Coos County! 👮‍♂️🚘 #CoosCountySheriff #DriveSober #TrafficSafety #KnowYourLimits
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01/02/2026

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Happy New Year, Coos County! As we welcome 2026, Sheriff Gabe Fabrizio and the entire team at the Coos County Sheriff’s Office want to extend our warmest wishes to you and your families for a year filled with health, happiness, and prosperity. Thank you for your continued support and partnership in keeping our community safe. We’re grateful for the trust you’ve placed in us and proud to serve alongside such a resilient and wonderful county. If you’re celebrating tonight, please do so responsibly: • Designate a sober driver or use a ride-share service. • Never drink and drive. • Celebrate safely—no celebratory gunfire. We’re here for you 24/7. Stay safe, Coos County—here’s to a bright 2026! #HappyNewYear #CoosCountyStrong #StaySafe
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01/01/2026

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🚨 Fatal Crash on Christmas Eve off Transpacific Parkway 🚨 On December 24th, 2025, at around 10:45pm, Coos County Sheriff’s Office Deputies were dispatched to the area of Transpacific Parkway and Jordan Cove Road in North Bend, to the report of a motor vehicle crash. Sgt. Boswell located the vehicle, and observed that one passenger, a 19-year-old male, was deceased, and another passenger was injured while trapped inside the vehicle. Fire and Medical personnel were able to successfully rescue the trapped passenger and transport them to the hospital for further treatment. Deputy MR Smith, along with Troopers from the Oregon State Police, also arrived on scene to assist in the investigation. As a result of the investigation, Deputy MR Smith arrested the driver of the vehicle, Reef Michael Berry (22). On December 30th, 2025, Reef Michael Berry was indicted on the charges of: Manslaughter in the First Degree, Manslaughter in the Second Degree, Assault in the Third Degree, Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants, Recklessly Endangering Another Person (x2), Reckless Driving, and Driving While Suspended or Revoked (Misdemeanor). “Police action is not indicative of guilt. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.”
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