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Ron Wyden joins Oregon ‘No Kings’ rallies, urges grassroots politics against Trump Featured News by Oregon Today News
US Sen Ron Wyden joined No Kings rallies in Gresham and The Dalles on Saturday as huge dem... More

03/28/2026

Police arrest suspect in attacks on women, shooting in Southeast Portland Featured News by Oregon Today News
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03/28/2026

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03/28/2026

***Media Release***  
  
Coos Bay, Ore - 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.  
  
“Police action is not indicative of guilt.  All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.” Featured News by Coos County Sheriff
Art Swap is LIVE!  Stop by from 12:00pm-4:00pm to browse donated art materials and find some inspiration for your next project.  🎨Photos from Coos Bay Library's post Featured News by Coos Bay Public Library
Thousands of ‘No Kings’ protests took place nationwide. Here’s how many people attended Featured News by Oregon Today News
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03/28/2026

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No. 2 UConn vs. No. 1 Duke odds, model projections and expert predictions for Elite 8 Featured News by Oregon Today News
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How the Homeland Security deal unraveled and split Republican leaders in Congress Featured News by Oregon Today News
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Judge temporarily blocks Nexstar-TEGNA merger from further integration Featured News by Oregon Today News
A US district judge ordered television operator Nexstar Media Group to temporarily keep TE... More

03/28/2026

No Kings rallies to take to the streets Saturday around Oregon Featured News by Oregon Today News
Millions of people are set to take to the streets Saturday for the third No Kings Rally in... More

03/28/2026

Deputy was justified shooting man with knives in Salem, grand jury says Featured News by Oregon Today News
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03/28/2026

Feds face no court-imposed limits on tear gas in Portland as ‘No Kings’ protest begins Featured News by Oregon Today News
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03/28/2026

***Media Release***  
Case #: S2026-00458  
  
Elliot State Forest, Ore - 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).  
   
“Police action is not indicative of guilt.  All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.”Photos from Coos County Sheriff's Office's post Featured News by Coos County Sheriff
***Media Release***  
Case #: S2026-00470  
  
Myrtle Point Ore - 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.  
  
“Police action is not indicative of guilt.  All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.”Photos from Coos County Sheriff's Office's post Featured News by Coos County Sheriff
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