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Arrest leads to recovered stolen property, search warrant at Coos Bay residence
The Coos Bay Police Department (CBPD) recovered stolen property and executed a search warrant at an Empire area home following the arrest of a man on probable cause from the Florence Police Department (FPD). On March 24, 2024, the CBPD arrested Justentyme Lesher, 32, of Coos Bay, at a residence in the 200 block of N Main Street. The CBPD arrested Mr. Lesher on probable cause from the FPD, which charged unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, aggravated theft I, theft by deception, forgery I,...
Wanted Felon Arrested at Huckleberry Hill Trailer Park
On March 25th, 2024, around 9:04 p.m., Deputy Z. Smith was conducting a search for a wanted individual at the Huckleberry Hill trailer park in Coos Bay when he encountered a disturbance within a motorhome. Upon investigation, Deputy Smith engaged with two individuals, one identified as a 34-year-old male, later confirmed to be Kenneth Bastendorff. Initially, Mr. Bastendorff provided false information to disguise his identity. Deputy Smith knew Mr. Bastendorff...
Prompt response leads to arrest in Lakeside disturbance
On March 26th, 2024, at approximately 11:33 pm, Coos County Dispatched received a report of a disturbance on Bowron Road in Lakeside. The reporting party alleged that Joseph Perry (40) hit another male with a flashlight. Deputy Z. Smith was already patrolling the Lakeside area, which resulted in a quick response. When Deputy Smith arrived on the scene, he observed physical injury to the victim and located Mr. Perry inside the residence. Mr. Perry was detained and placed in the back seat of Deputy Smith's patrol vehicle. After Deputy Smith concluded his investigation, Mr. Perry was arrested and transported to the Coos County Jail, where he was booked and processed for Assault in the Fourth Degree.
Coos Bay man arrested, accused of stealing side-by-side from Florence dealership
FLORENCE, Ore. – A Coos Bay man is in jail on charges including theft and identity theft after allegedly writing a fake check to make off with a side-by-side buggy from a Florence business, Florence police said. According to court documents, on March 9, a man came into Florence...
Registration deadline nears for Roseburg to Coos Bay Relay
Relay teams have until April 1 to sign up for the Roseburg to Coos Bay Relay, the South Coast Running Club’s annual spring event. The race and the affiliated Laverne to Coos Bay Walk Relay are scheduled for April 20, but the registration deadline is early because of all the logistics involved in the event. The Roseburg to Coos Bay Relay is for teams of up to five runners. Teams...
Estuary Trail approved for Florence
After continuing from Feb. 27, the Florence Planning Commission approved a conditional use permit for the City to construct an estuary trail to connect Highway 126 to Quince Street, across from the Florence Events Center. At both meetings, commissioners heard lengthy public comment and had discussions regarding lighting, hours, and the potential for the trail to attract transient and homeless campers.
SWOCC uses art, solar eclipse as opportunity to celebrate the sun
COOS COUNTY, Ore. — At Southwestern Oregon Community College (SWOCC), two of NASA's volunteer Solar System Ambassadors (SSA) highlight NASA's Heliophysics Big Year, or year of celebrating the sun's impact on earth. Over the next month, they've planned events that focus on our solar system's brightest shining star. "Heliophysics...
Local student receives speech and debate recognition
North Bend High School senior Alyssa Crook has seen members of the Speech and Debate Club come and go over the four years she has been in high school. But even when she was the only member of the club, she didn’t quit. Her perseverance with speech and debate has paid off with recognition. Alyssa has won the honor of being the Southern Oregon District Student of the Year. “This...
Three outdoor excursions in Oregon to go on this spring
Halfway through spring break, students who chose to stay in Oregon may be running out of things to do. But rest assured, there are plenty of places in and around UO to explore. Oregon has many beautiful places to visit with amazing outdoor activities, trails to explore and wildlife and landmarks to see. Here are three outdoor excursions to go on to make the most of the remainder of the break or to visit later into spring.
Coos Bay recognizes Women’s History Month
The City of Coos Bay made a proclamation in the City Council meeting on March 19th, 2024, to officially recognize March as Women’s History Month. Though already a federal initiative, an official acknowledgment from the city is a step forward in supporting and recognizing the achievements of the women in our community and beyond. Starting under President Jimmy Carter in March of 1980 as a week-long appreciation of the contributions of women, it was expanded in 1987, after the National Women’s History Project successfully petitioned...
Port of Coos Bay signs agreement with Port of Kaohsiung
The Oregon International Port of Coos Bay and the Port of Kaohsiung, Taiwan announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on March 14. The cooperation between the Ports of Coos Bay and Kaohsiung underscores the commitment to share best practices, technological advancements, and innovative solutions in the maritime industry. Oregon and Taiwan have a long-standing history of collaboration, dating back to 1986 when they established a sister state...
Siuslaw graduate named to college hall of fame
University of Louisville women's basketball associate head coach Stephanie Osburn Norman has been named to the A STEP UP Assistant Coaches Hall of Fame Class of 2024. The Class of 2024 will be inducted into the A STEP UP Assistant Coaches Hall of Fame on Tuesday, May 21, in Charlotte, N.C., during the Symposium's Hall of Fame Induction Breakfast at the Hilton University Place Hotel.
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