Attempt to Flee Arrest, Lakeside

CCSO release - Warrant Arrest, Lakeside - CCSO release - Date/Time: March 13th, 2026 at around 4:45 PM; Case #: S202600391; Classification: Warrant Arrest; Location: N 8th St and Woodland St in Lakeside; Suspect(s): Geoffrey Ball (39); Summary: On March 13th, 2026, at around 4:45 PM, Deputy Smith was patrolling in the area of N 8th St and Woodland St in Lakeside, when he observed a vehicle that was speeding. Deputy Smith conducted a traffic stop and identified the driver as Geoffrey Ball (39). North Coos Dispatch confirmed that there was an active warrant for Ball’s arrest. Deputy Smith arrested Ball for the warrant, and transported him to the Coos County Jail.

Special Forest Products

CCSO release - Date/Time: March 14th, 2026 at around 3:15 PM; Case #: S202600394; Classification: Unlawful Harvest of Special Forrest Products; Location: Denton Creek Road; Suspect(s): Kaine Horner (28), Tamisha Anderson (42); Summary: On March 14th, around 3:15 PM, Deputy Francis was on patrol following up on reported timber theft going on in the area of Denton Creek Rd. This area is privately owned by Weyerhaeuser, and blocked by a locked gate and “No Trespassing” signs. When Deputy Francis arrived to continue her ongoing investigation, she observed that a vehicle was parked by the gate. The vehicle matched the license plate and description that Deputy Francis had been given from the reported theft and trespass on the previous day. Deputy Francis located two individuals that were beyond the locked gate, Kaine Horner (28), and Tamisha Anderson (42). Both Horner and Anderson were in possession of illegally harvested “Special Forest Products”, including Myrtle and Maple wood burls, Fiddlehead Mushrooms, and Stinging Nettle. Both Horner and Anderson were cited for Unlawful Cutting and Transport of Special Forest Products, and Criminal Trespass 2nd Degree. The wood and other forest products were returned to the property owner. If you’re interested in what “Special Forest Products” means and want to learn more about the lawful way to go about mushroom picking or cutting down trees please consider the following resources. ORS 164.813 is the Oregon Revised Statute that goes over what constitutes illegally cutting and transporting. https://oregon.public.law/statutes/ors_164.813 The Oregon State Board of Forestry actually defines what a “Special Forest Product” is. https://www.oregon.gov/ODF/Working/Pages/SpecialForestProducts.aspx.

Derelict Vessel Removal, Ten Mile Lake

CCSO release - Date/Time: March 14th 2026; Classification: Derelict Vessel Removal; Location: Ten Mile Lake; Summary: On March 14th, 2026, Deputy R. Baker from the Coos County Sheriff’s Office Marine Division, along with members of the Coos County Dive Team, worked together to remove two derelict vessels from Ten Mile Lake. One of the vessels was upside down, and the other was submerged about 10 feet below the water's surface. Both vessels were active hazards. A big thanks to these volunteers for giving of their time and skills to come assist in making the County's waterways as safe as possible.

VRO

CCSO release - Date/Time: March 12th, 2026 / 5:15 p.m.; Case #: S2026-00378; Classification: Violation of Restraining Order / Unlawful Possession of Meth; Location: Greenacres Lane, Coos Bay, Oregon 97420; Suspect(s): Robert V. Mayea (58); Summary: On March 12th 2026, at 5:15 p.m., Deputy H. Francis was on patrol in the Greenacres area when a violation of a restraining order was in progress in a vehicle on Greenacres Lane. Deputy H. Francis attempted to contact Robert V. Mayea (58) of Coos Bay, who fled on foot. Deputy H. Francis and a Coquille Tribal Officer located Mr. Mayea hiding under a trailer in the 93000 Block of Greenacres Lane. During a search of Mr. Mayea, he was also found to be in possession of methamphetamine. Robert V. Mayea (58) was transported to the Coos County Jail on the charges of Violation of a Restraining Order and Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine.