CRIME & SAFETY
28-year-old felon facing attempted murder after Coos County shooting
MYRTLE POINT, Ore. – A 28-year-old convicted felon is facing more charges after reportedly firing a gun into an occupied vehicle on Old Highway 42. According to the Coos County Sheriff’s Office, police responded to the call just before 2 a.m. on Thursday morning. When the sergeant arrived he found out that 28-year-old Blaine Monson had allegedly fired multiple rounds from a handgun at another person who was driving away from Monson on the highway.
Two people injured, dog dies following Coos Bay house fire
COOS BAY, Ore. – Firefighters responded to a house fire in Coos Bay early on Thursday in which one dog died and two occupants were transported to a local hospital for treatment of injuries, according to the Coos Bay Fire Department. CBFD officials said fire crews were dispatched shortly...
Coos County Jail opening to 98 beds
Since Sheriff Fabrizio’s election, he and his command staff have tirelessly worked to rehire Corrections and Patrol Deputies who were lost to attrition, retirements, and better-paying departments. This collective effort is a testament to their dedication and the value they place on public safety. Since the beginning of 2023, the Sheriff’s Office has rehired 27 percent of overall staff, and these deputies have been fully trained, allowing the Coos County Jail to double its capacity from 49 beds to 98 beds on April 27th at 8 a.m. The Coos County Sheriff’s Office is excited about adding this additional jail space, which will assist the Sheriff’s Office and local law enforcement agencies in combating crime within Coos County and beyond.
California man arrested, stolen vehicle recovered after foot chase
COOS BAY, Ore. – A California man is in the Coos County Jail after allegedly running from police when they found him in possession of a stolen vehicle, according to Coos Bay police. According to the Coos Bay Police Department, a stolen truck had been spotted outside the Southsider...
Coos Bay man arrested for Englewood Market robbery
A Coos Bay man was arrested on multiple charges after he burglarized and stole Oregon Lottery tickets from the Englewood Market. On April 27, 2024, at approximately 02:15 a.m., the Coos Bay Police Department (CBPD) received a report of an alarm at Englewood Market, 1434 Southwest Blvd., Coos Bay. When CBPD officers arrived, they found the market's front glass door broken and signs of a burglary. The business owners provided...
Letter: Please support the public safety levy
I strongly support the upcoming levy proposal entitled Support Public Safety that will be on the ballot this May. As I understand it, without passage severe revenue shortages will further restrict hiring in law enforcement and in the District Attorney’s office. As I read Facebook pages for Coos Bay Government and for the Sheriff’s Office, statistics for the number of 911 calls continue to rise and cite and release numbers are, too; there are simply not enough beds at the jail because there isn’t the staff to support full capacity. (While the jail will open another 49 beds due to...
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