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04/21/2026

***PRESS RELEASE***  
   
On December 24, 2025, the Coos County Sheriff’s Office responded to a fatal vehicle crash on Transpacific Parkway. An extensive investigation ensued, utilizing multiple law enforcement agencies. The investigation revealed that Reef M. Berry of Bandon was operating the vehicle, driving impaired, with passengers in the vehicle.  
   
The District Attorney's Office moved forward with prosecution in this case, 25CR71543, involving two separate victims. One individual died from injuries sustained in the crash, and another was seriously injured.  
   
On 4/20/26, Reef M. Berry (22) appeared in Coos County Circuit Court in reference to 25CR71543 and pleaded guilty to the following charges.  
  
• Manslaughter in the Second Degree  
***Sentenced 75 Months***  
  
• Assault in the Third Degree – DUII  
***Sentenced 30 Months Consecutive***  
  
• Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants  
***Sentenced 364 Days – Concurrent***  
   
As a result of the proceedings, Reef M. Berry is in custody and will be transferred to the Department of Corrections for his total sentence of 105 months, as it relates to the two separate victims in this case. Our thoughts are with the victims and their families. Featured News by Coos County Sheriff
***Press Release***  
Case #: S2026-00599  
  
Lakeside, Ore. - On April 20th 2026, at 10:55 p.m., the Coos County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to a report of a female screaming near the library in the city of Lakeside. Sheriff’s Deputies and the Oregon State Police responded to the scene, where they located both subjects involved in the incident at the Tenmile Lake County boat ramp.  
  
During an investigation, it was learned that Kai M. Dendy (38) had fired a weapon in a woman’s direction multiple times during the incident and was also likely to have been smoking methamphetamine. Coos County Sheriff’s Office K9 “Poe,” gave a positive alert to Mr. Dendy’s vehicle. A search warrant was applied for and granted, and law enforcement seized two pistols, a large knife, a small amount of methamphetamine, and narcotic smoking devices.  
  
Kai M. Dendy (38) was arrested on the charges of Attempted Murder, Kidnap I, Felon in possession of Firearm X2, Unlawful Use of Weapon, Menacing, Assault IV Domestic, Strangulation, Criminal Mischief I, Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine.  
  
Mr. Dendy was transported to the Coos County Jail, where he was booked and remains in custody.  
  
“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
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