DUII CS
A 1995 Ford Aerostar van, stopped for Failure to Yield to Pedestrians and for Defective Equipment April 23, 4:13 p.m., on Hwy. 42, milepost 22, led to an arrest for DUII Controlled Substance. According to an Oregon State Police report, an investigation revealed that 53 year old Robert Bruce Myres, Powers, "was impaired." He was arrested and transported to the Coos Co. Jail at Coquille after "a small amount of dried MJ and a smoking pipe with burnt marijuana" was found in the vehicle.
Accident
The driver of a 1998 Toyota Camry stated he was looking at his cellular telephone when his vehicle left Hwy. 39, milepost 7.9, and crashed on April 22, 7:52 a.m. According to an OSP report, 27-year old Kyle Andrew Dooley, Cottage Grove, was westbound when the sedan drove off the shoulder, traveled down an embankment and struck trees. He was transported to Lower Umpqua Hospital in Reedsport with a "visible injury."
DUII
A 1993 Mercury station wagon, stopped for speeding, April 22, 4:49 p.m., on No. 8th St. near Kristi Loop in Lakeside, led to a DUII arrest. According to an OSP report, 24-year old Anthony Dwayne Jerin, Albany, was found to be impaired. He was charged with DUII-Controlled Substance and transported to NBPD where he was released to a family member who agreed to respond to the department and assume responsibility for him.
DUII
A 1999 Ford Expedition SUV, stopped April 22, 1:07 a.m., on Hwy. 240 (Cape Arago Hwy.) at Pigeon Point Road for speeding, led to a DUII arrest. According to an OSP report, 22-year old Brett Chandler Jensen, Lebanon, "showed signs and symptoms of impairment." He consented to and failed a Field Sobriety Test and was arrested for DUII, transported to NBPD. Jensen was released to a sober responsible adult. Two adult passengers were cited for Open Container and the vehicle was towed.PCS Marijuana
A 2002 Chevrolet Avalanche stopped April 21, 8:45 p.m., for a traffic violation on Hwy. 42, milepost 39, led to a charge of PCS Marijuana. According to an OSP report, "during the contact I observed criminal activity. A consent search of the vehicle revealed the operator to be in possession of marijuana, a .25 auto pistol." Both the marijuana and pistol were seized. Twenty-eight year old Michael James Quass, Redding, CA, was released with a criminal citation.
Burning material
A lit cigarette was allegedly thrown from a bronze 1988 Cadillac April 21, 11:56 p.m., while northbound on Hwy. 101 at milepost 236. According to an OSP report, the speed of the vehicle also increased rapidly from 41-55 in the posted 40 mph zone. A traffic stop was initiated. Twenty-one year old Thai Dickinson, Coos Bay, stated "he does not have a driver's license and has a permit. The male adult passenger was 18 years of age. The subject admitted throwing the burning cigarette from the vehicle. He was warned for Offensive Littering and cited" for Throwing Burning Material, Speeding, and No Operator's License. The vehicle was released to the passenger.
Accident
Both drivers complained of pain following a two-vehicle collision on the Cape Arago Hwy. at Bastendorff Beach Road April 21, 2:225 p.m. According to an OSP report, both vehicle were eastbound when the lead vehicle, a 1992 Buick Regal, operated by 62-year old Charlene Mae Culver, Coos Bay, slowed to turn left. The operator of a 2004 Acura MDX SUV, failed to notice the vehicle in front of him turning in time to avoid a collision. Twenty-eight year old Christopher Schlievert, Coos Bay, attempted to swerve to the right, but struck the rear of the Buick causing a high speed left turn. The Acura came to rest in the eastbound ditch. Both vehicle were towed. No citations were issued.
Warrant
A 38-year old male contacted April 21, 12:35 p.m. angling in the Pacific Ocean off the Cape Arago Hwy. at milepost 10.5, led to an arrest. According to an OSP report, 38-year old Jeffrey Wayne Robinson, Florence, was found to be wanted on a warrant out of Lane Co. He was arrested and transported to the Coos Co. Jail at Coquille on the warrant for Probation Violation, Assault IV.
DUII
A blue 1995 Honda Civic coupe, observed passing a southbound vehicle on Hwy. 101, milepost 202, April 20, 10:49 p.m., at a high rate of speed in a No Passing Zone, led to a DUII arrest. According to an OSP report, the State Trooper followed the vehicle at 80+ mph, "noting a maximum speed on radar of 86-mph. The operator of the second vehicle pulled off and hid." An odor of an alcoholic beverage emanated from the vehicle's interior, "and the subject admitted that he had consumed one alcoholic beverage. He was exhibiting signs of impairment and agreed to perform Field Sobriety Tests and failed." Twenty-two yea rold Dennis Lee Phomphakdy, Reedsport, was arrested and taken to Reedsport PD. He was cited for DUII, VBR, Speed Racing, and Pass in No-Pass Zone. He was released to the care and custody of a sober, licensed adult family member.
PCS Meth
A 1989 Toyota Corolla, stopped April 20, 11:56 p.m. at Newmark and Schoneman in Coos Bay for an equipment violation, resulted in a citation for PCS-Meth. According to OSP report, 31-year old April Star Warmack, Coos Bay, was in possession of a used meth pipe and other paraphermanlia. She was released at the scene.
Warrant
A passenger in a green Toyota Avalon, stopped April 20, 8:40 p.m., on Hwy. 101 at milepost 243, was arrested on a warrant. According to an OSP report, 40-year old William Ray Hargis, Coos Bay, was found to be wanted in Douglas Co. on a Failure to Appear charge. He was transported to the Coos Co. Jail at Coquille.
PCS Marijuana
A silver Mini Cooper, stopped for a traffic violation April 20, 7:40 p.m., Hwy. 42, milepost 6, led to a citation. According to an OSP report, "I observed the odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle." The passenger, Richard Paul Wilhelmsson, Boulder RK, CA, was cited for PCS Marijuana and released.
Accident
The driver of a 2007 Ford F15 pickup truck that missed a turn in Winchester Bay off Hwy. 101, milepost 215.9, April 20, 2:33 p.m., changed lanes suddenly and ended sideswipping a 2007 Toyota Prius operated by 73 year old Judith Ellen Townsend, Carson City, NV. The Toyota left the highway onto private property and crashed into a cement wall causing extensive damage to the vehicle and injuries to both passengers. They were taken to Lower Umpqua Hospital in Reedsport, and driver was transferred later to Riverbend in Springfield. The driver of the pickup, 50-year old Jon Patrick Bensching, Chehalis, WA, and his passengers denied injuries, but he was cited for Careless Driving. The pickup was driven from the scene, while the Toyota was towed.
Violation of Court Order
A 2003 Nissan Frontier was secured at Newmark and Morrison in the Empire District of Coos Bay April 20, 2:04 a.m., following a traffic stop for a moving violation. According to an OSP report, 23-year old Jimmy Lee Enlow, transient in the Coos Bay area, was found to be wanted on a warrant. He was transported to the Coos Co. Jail at Coquille.
