***Press Release***
Case #: S2026-00749

Bandon, Ore. - On May 16th 2026, at 4:14 p.m., a Coos County Sheriff’s Deputy attempted to conduct a traffic stop of a vehicle on West Beaver Hill Road near mile marker 5 after receiving a direct report of a reckless driver in the area.

The operator of the vehicle, Jorge A. Figueroa Jr (36), fled from the vehicle into the brush on foot. An investigation revealed Mr. Figueroa Jr. had several outstanding warrants for his arrest.

A Coos Bay Police K9 responded to the scene and assisted by tracking Mr. Figueroa Jr a short distance to where he was taken into custody without incident. Mr. Figueroa Jr was found to be in possession of methamphetamine, a narcotics pipe, and several hypodermic syringes.

Jorge A. Figueroa Jr (36) was transported to the Coos County Jail on the outstanding warrants and the additional charges of Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine, Reckless Driving, and Reckless Endangering.

“Police action is not indicative of guilt. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.”

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