•••Convicted Felon Arrested for Attempted Murder After Shooting at Victim in Coos County•••

On April 25th, 2024, around 1:40 a.m., Sergeant J. Clayburn responded to a call placed to Coos County Dispatch. The caller indicated that the suspect, Blaine Monson (28), had fired a weapon at him on Old Highway 42 in Myrtle Point.

During the investigation, Sergeant Clayburn learned that Mr. Monson had allegedly fired multiple rounds from a handgun at the victim. The victim was in his vehicle and fled away from Mr. Monson. The victim had multiple bullet holes in his vehicle and a flat tire. It was also learned through a records check that Mr. Monson was a convicted felon and was not legally allowed to own or possess a firearm.

After concluding his investigation, Sergeant Clayburn issued probable cause for Mr. Monson's arrest. Myrtle Point Police Officers assisted in trying to locate Mr. Monson, but they were unable to do so.

On April 26th, 2024, at 4:49 p.m., Mr. Monson was arrested and booked into the Coos County Jail without incident for Sergeant Clayburn’s probable cause. The initial charges were Attempted Assault in the First Degree, Felon in Possession of a Firearm, Menacing, and Unlawful Use of a Weapon.

On April 29th, 2024, Mr. Monson was formally charged and arraigned for the crimes of Attempted Murder, Felon in Possession of a Firearm, Unlawful use of a Weapon, and Menacing. Bail was set at One Million Dollars.

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