Animal Abuse Update

CCSO release - Date/Time: March 27th 2026 / 6:00 p.m.; Case #: S2026-00454; Classification: Animal Abuse I / Felon in Possession of a Firearm; Location: Wall Ave, North Bend, Oregon 97459; Suspect(s): Gary L. Carson (39); Summary: Recently, the Coos County Sheriff’s Office issued a press release of an animal abuse case being investigated by Deputy Starr. The public provided several leads, leading to a search warrant conducted at a residence on Wall Ave in the City of North Bend on the evening of March 27, 2026. As a result, Gary L. Carson (39) from North Bend was arrested on the charges of Animal Abuse I and Felon in Possession of a Firearm stemming from the investigation in this case. The Sheriff’s Office would like to thank the public for their assistance and commend Deputy Starr on an exemplary investigation.

Assault Public Safety Officer

CCSO release - Date/Time: March 27th 2026 / 8:10 p.m.; Case #: S2026-00476; Classification: Criminal Trespass II / Resisting Arrest / Assault Public Safety Officer; Location: Wygant Road, Coos Bay, OR 97420; Suspect(s): Kinsey R. Smith (28); Summary: On March 27th 2026, at 8:10 p.m., a Coos County Sheriff’s Deputy responded to a report of a woman trespassing on property at an address on Wygant Road, just south of Coos Bay, with a campfire. During the contact, the deputy advised Kinsey R. Smith (28) that she was trespassing and repeatedly asked her to leave. Ms. Smith refused to leave after numerous requests. The deputy attempted to place Ms. Smith under arrest on Criminal Trespass II, and a physical fight ensued. The deputy was hit, struck with a knee in the groin, struck several times in the face, scratched, head-butted, and bitten numerous times. The deputy fought with Ms. Smith for about 5 minutes until a second deputy arrived on scene and assisted with placing Ms. Smith under arrest. Kinsey R. Smith (28) was transported to the Coos County Jail on the charges of Criminal Trespass II, Resisting Arrest, and Assault on a Public Safety Officer.

Littering, Elliott State Forest

CCSO release - Date/Time: March 25th, 2026 / 11:15 a.m.; Case #: S2026-00458; Classification: Placing Offensive Substances in a Waterway (ORS 164.785). Location: Marlow Creek (Elliott State Forest); Suspect(s): Jennifer Patterson / Zackary Graves; Summary: On March 25th, 2026, at 11:15 a.m., a Deputy responded to Marlow Creek in the Elliott State Forest to a complaint regarding illegal camping, after subjects had exceeded the maximum camping limit and also thrown debris everywhere. The deputy noticed (6) dogs at the location alone with 30 to 40 garbage bags pitched over a bank behind the trailer between the camper and the creek. There was a putrid smell, which was a mixture of sewage and gray water that was leaking from underneath the camper. A large amount of fecal matter -either animal or otherwise- was also around the trailer. Zackary E. Graves (27) was placed under arrest for Placing Offensive Substances a Waterways and transported to the Coos County Jail. Further investigation revealed that some of the dogs were injured and unattended. Animal Control was called to the location and removed all (6) dogs. Another occupant of the camp, Jennifer L. Patterson (45), who was not at the location while Deputies were on scene, will also have probable cause out for her arrest on the charge of Placing Offensive Substances in a Waterway (ORS 164.785).

Trespassing

CCSO release - Date/Time: March 27th 2026 / 12:35 p.m.; Case #: S2026-00470; Classification: Warrant Service / Possession of Meth / Criminal Trespass II / False Info to Police; Location: Middle Creek; Suspect(s): Loy K. Minton (42) / Kasie R. Jenkins (48); Summary: On March 27th, 2026, at approximately 12:35 PM, a Coos County Sheriff’s Deputy who had been investigating a trespass up Middle Creek Road responded back to the location to ensure subjects had left after being previously warned. Once the Deputy arrived on scene, she noticed the Motorhome was still at the location, and a man saw the Deputy and then ran inside. Previously, this man had identified himself as Jermery Field. During the investigation, it was learned that Jeremy had used a false name and was actually Loy Minton, who had an outstanding warrant for his arrest. Another occupant of the trailer was identified as Kasie R. Jenkins. Both individuals were transported to the Coos County Jail. Kasie R. Jenkins (48) was arrested on the charges of Criminal Trespass II and Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine. Loy K. Minton (42) was arrested on the charge of Criminal Trespass II, the outstanding warrant, and False Info to a Police Officer.

Warrant & Fentanyl

CCSO release: Date/Time: March 28th, 2026 / 10:15 p.m. Case #: S2026-00483; Classification: Warrant Arrest / Unlawful Possession of Fentanyl; Location: Wilshire Lane, Barview, Oregon 97420; Suspect(s): Dusty L. Setzer (39); Summary: On March 28th 2026, at 10:15 p.m., a Coos County Sheriff’s Deputy conducted a traffic stop of a blue Audi coupe, which stopped near 60688 Wilshire Lane, in Barview.  A female passenger, the deputy recognized as Dusty L. Setzer (39) exited the vehicle and attempted to flee on foot. A records check confirmed Ms. Setzer had four active warrants for her arrest. Ms. Setzer was placed under arrest on the outstanding warrants. A search of Ms. Setzer’s person later revealed narcotics packaging material, which contained fentanyl residue. Dusty L. Setzer (39) was transported to the Coos County Jail on the outstanding warrants and Unlawful Possession of Fentanyl. The driver of the vehicle was issued a citation for Driving While Suspended.

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