Distracted Driving Blitz is in Full Swing

CCSO release - We are halfway through our Distracted Driving Blitz for the month of April. Coos County Deputies are out and about looking for distracted drivers in an effort to increase safety and educate drivers on distracted driving laws. Remember: A red stop light is not a texting break! In Oregon, even using the phone while stopped at a red light or stop sign can still get you a ticket for distracted driving. So, keep those cellphone calls hands free, and wait until your vehicle has been fully parked before checking those Instagram reels.

DUII, Coquille

CCSO release - On Monday, April 13, 2026, at round 2:37 PM, a Deputy with the Coos County Sheriff's Office was visiting the Fast Mart, located at 611 N. Central Blvd in Coquille, Oregon. While inside the Store, the Deputy walked by a male who was later identified as Mr. Darlwin Yost (60). As the Deputy walked by Mr. Yost, the Deputy smelled what seemed to be the strong odor of an intoxicating beverage coming from Yost's person. The Deputy briefly made small talk with Mr. Yost, and the Deputy believed Yost was likely impaired. The Deputy saw Yost get into a car and back out of a Fast Mart parking spot. After the Deputy observed Yost operate the vehicle, The Deputy contacted Mr. Yost again in the parking lot and a DUII Investigation was initiated. As a result of the investigation, Yost was placed under arrest for DUII and transported to the Coos County Jail, where he was issued citations and released to a responsible adult.