This week's local crime and court updates from The World Newspaper
NORTH BEND — Last week, a man was arrested after leading law enforcement on a high speed chase on U.S. Highway 101.
According to a press release from the North Bend Police Department, the incident began on Wednesday, Nov. 27 when officers responded to a call for disorderly conduct for a man trying to start a fight with employees at the Bay Area Hospital Community Health & Education Center near Sherman Avenue and Yew Street.
“He was suspected of being under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs,” the release said.
But while officers were on their way, the man left in a white Toyota Prius with a California plate and headed north down Sherman Avenue.
It was North Bend Officer Parkhurst who spotted the vehicle on Newmark and Highway 101, observing several traffic infractions. The officer tried to stop the vehicle, but it headed north on Highway 101 and reached speeds excess of 90 mph. It passed vehicles by heading into oncoming traffic and continued over the McCullough Bridge. However, once across it made a U-turn at Spinreel Road and headed southbound on Highway 101.
“North Bend Police, Coos County Sheriff’s Office, Confederated Tribal Police, Coos Bay Police and Oregon State Police set up spike strips,” the release said. “The vehicle continued at speeds 40 to 45 miles per hour when an aging North Bend squad car suffered motor malfunction, forcing the units to continue the pursuit. The driver stopped his car on East Bay Drive at McClurg Road and was taken into custody without incident.”
According to the release, the driver was Brandon Martinez, 38 from Westminster, Calif. He was taken to Coos County Jail on charges of felony eluding, reckless driving and reckless endangering.
ROSEBURG — On Nov. 24, Oregon State Police Fish and Wildlife Troopers were notified of illegal hunting in the Drew area off Tiller Trail Highway.
Upon investigating, troopers found Coos Bay residents Paul Morford, Alvis Neal Sr. and Kenneth Brown, as well as Roseburg resident Alvis Neal Jr. had been hunting in the Dixon Unit with deer hunting tags valid in the Evans Creek unit. One deer had been shot on Nov. 23, after dark while being spotlighted, with another 3-point deer shot in the Dixon Unit three days prior, and a third already having been transported to Coos Bay.
As part of the investigation, two compound bows, a .22-caliber magnum rifle, a spotlight, and a buck deer were seized. The second buck was seized by the Coos Bay office of the Oregon State Police. The Winston Police Department assisted in the investigation.
Morford was cited and released on charges of two counts of hunting/taking a buck deer in a closed are, hunting with a prohibited method and hunting in prohibited hours. Neal Jr. was cited and released on charges of hunting buck deer in a closed area and aiding in a game violation. Neal Sr. and Brown were each cited and released on charges of two counts of aiding in a game violation.
Friday, Nov. 15
At 4:38 p.m., an animal complaint was reported.
Saturday, Nov. 16
At 9:24 a.m., traffic stop.
At 9:49 a.m., security check.
At 4:07 p.m., an animal at large was reported.
Sunday, Nov. 17
At 9:39 p.m., a theft was reported.
At 10: 01 p.m., stolen property was recovered.
Tuesday, Nov. 19
At 2:34 p.m., a hit and run was reported.
At 2:54 p.m., traffic stop.
Wednesday, Nov. 20
At 1:08 p.m., warrant service.
Thursday, Nov. 21
At 12:55 p.m., security check.
Monday, Nov. 18
At 7:42 a.m., an animal complaint was reported on Sitkum Lane.
At 8:32 a.m., an arrest was made on Maple Street following a report of assault.
At 5:00 p.m., an accident was reported on U.S. Highway 42 near Milepost 24.
At 9:01 p.m., driver was issued a citation following a traffic stop on Maryland Avenue and Eight Street.
Tuesday, Nov. 19
At 12:11 a.m., a suspicious subject was reported on Sixth Street.
At 3:55 p.m., suspicious activity handled on Eighth Street.
At 5:36 p.m., an accident was reported on Lampa Lane in Coquille.
Wednesday, Nov. 20
At 8:08 a.m., threats were determined to be unfounded on Fourth Street.
At 8:32 a.m., officers responded to an alarm on Myrtle Crest Lane.
At 9:34 a.m., criminal trespass was reported on Maple Street.
At 11:32 a.m., a suspicious subject was reported on Alder Street.
At 2:42 p.m., information was gathered on a driving complain on U.S. Highway 42 near Milepost 18.
At 11:54 p.m., an intoxicated subject was reported on Maple Street.
Thursday, Nov. 21
At 11:50 a.m., a suicidal subject was reported on Cherry Ridge Lane.
At 3:34 p.m., a welfare check was conducted on Sunset Lane.
At 9:23 p.m., information was gathered about an animal at large on U.S. Highway 42 near Milepost 17.
Friday, Nov. 22
At 2:26 p.m., driver was issued a warning following a traffic stop on Ash Street.
At 7:35 p.m., officers handled a disabled vehicle on Bender Street and Harris Street.
At 10:22 p.m., driver issued a warning following a traffic stop on Myrtle Crest Lane and Maryland Avenue.
Saturday, Nov. 23
At 3:07 a.m., officers handled a report of a suspicious vehicle on Spruce Street.
At 3:19 a.m., driver issued a warning following a traffic stop on Eighth Street and C Street.
At 7:09 p.m., an accident was reported on U.S. Highway 42 near Milepost 22.
At 9:18 p.m., a citation for driving while suspended was issued on U.S. Highway 42 near Milepost 23.
Sunday, Nov. 24
At 12:14 a.m., driver issued a warning following a traffic stop on Eighth Street.
At 1:59 a.m., a call was handled regarding an animal at large on U.S. Highway 42 near Milepost 23.
At 4:24 p.m., a driving complaint was reported on U.S. Highway 42 near Milepost 22.
Monday, Nov. 25
Driving Complaint
At 9:46 p.m. on Virginia Avenue, officers were unable to locate a vehicle in the area.
