DUII Arrest, Dement Ck.

CCSO release - Date/Time: October 18th, 2026 1:30PM, Case #: S202601653, Classification: DUII, Location: Dement Creek Rd, Suspect(s): Melissa Wardle (26), Summary: On Sunday, October 18, 2026, at about 1:30PM, The Coos County Sheriff's Office was dispatched to a motor vehicle crash on Dement Creek Lane near Highway 42, in Myrtle Point, Oregon. A Myrtle Point Police Officer also stated he would be in route to assist. The Myrtle Point Police Officer arrived first and found a truck about 30 feet down the embankment and a female at the crash site who was identified as Melissa Wardle (26). Through their investigation, The Coos County Deputy found that Melissa had been driving westbound through a sharp curve on Dement Creek Road, when she slid off of the south side of the road and hit a tree, causing significant damage to her vehicle. Upon completing the investigation, Melissa was placed under arrest for Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants and transported to the Coos County Jail for DUII. After completing the DUII process, Melissa was issued multiple citations and released to a sober adult.

Assault, Coquille

CCSO release - Date/Time: October 27th, 2026 11:45PM, Case #: S202601700, Classification: Assault 4 (Domestic), Location: Coquille, OR, Suspect(s): Matthew T. Smith (41), Summary: On October 27th, 2026, at approximately 11:45 PM, a Coos County Deputy was dispatched to a residence near Coquille Oregon to the report of a dispute taking place. The Deputy arrived on scene and began speaking with all parties that were involved with the dispute. As a result of the Deputy’s investigation, Matthew T. Smith (41), was arrested for Assault in the Fourth Degree (Domestic), as well as a Probation Violation. Smith was transported to the Coos County Jail where he was booked and lodged.

Assault, Near Coos/Sumner Lane

CCSO release - Date/Time: October 28th, 2026 at around 7 PM, Case #: S202601703, Classification: Assault 4 (Domestic), Location: Coos Bay, Near Coos-Sumner Ln., Suspect(s): Rankin, Katherine Ann (38), Summary: On October 28th, 2026, at around 7 PM, Coos County Deputies were dispatched to a residence in Coos Bay, near the area of Coos-Sumner Ln, to the report of a dispute taking place. A concerned bystander had called North Coos Dispatch on behalf of one of the involved parties, and reported the incident. The Coos County Deputies arrived on scene and spoke with everyone involved. As a result of their investigation, Katherine Rankin (38) was arrested for Assault in the Fourth Degree (Domestic), and transported to the Coos County Jail.

Violation of No Contact Order, Barview

CCSO release - Date/Time: November 3rd, 2026 at around 12:45 PM, Case #: S202601720, Classification: Violation of No Contact Order, Location: Barview Area, Suspect(s): Kara Lee Saunders (58), Summary: On November 3rd, 2026, at around 12:45 PM, a Coos County Deputy was dispatched to a residence in the area of Barview, to the report of a Violation of a No Contact Order. The Deputy arrived on scene and spoke with one of the involved parties, as well as neighbors in the surrounding area during the course of his investigation. As a result of the investigation, Kara Saunders (58), was arrested for one count of Violation of a No Contact Order. Saunders was transported to the Coos County Jail where she was booked and lodged.

Assault, Coquille

CCSO release - Date/Time: 10/22/2026 at approximately 12:15am, Case #: S202601675, Classification: Assault IV Domestic, Resisting Arrest, Location: Coquille, Oregon, Suspect(s): Goddard, Kyle D (39), Summary: On October 22nd, at around 12:15 am, Coos County Deputies responded to a residence outside of Coquille to the report of an assault. Several Coos County Deputies arrived on scene and began conducting their investigation. As a result of the investigation, Kyle Goddard was arrested for Assault in the Fourth Degree (Domestic), and for resisting arrest. Goddard was transported to the Coos County Jail where he was booked and held.