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John Ward was appointed Sheriff by the Curry County Board of Commissioners on August 26, 2014 as the new Sheriff effective October 1, 2014, due to the resignation of the pervious Sheriff. Sheriff John Ward has held several law enforcement certificates including the Basic, Intermediate, Advanced, Supervisory, Management and Executive Certificate awarded by the Department of Public Safety Standards ... more

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From the desk of SHERIFF JOHN WARD CURRY COUNTY, OREGON 94235 MOORE STREET, SUITE 311 29808 Colvin Street (Physical) GOLD BEACH, OR 97444 (541) 247-3221 - FAX: 541-247-6893 [email protected] CURRY COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PRESS RELEASE TSUNAMI WARNING 07-30-25 On July 29th, 2025, a series of very significant earthquakes occurred off the eastern seaboard of Russia causing damage to that area and triggering a potential tsunami for the Pacific Ocean. The National Weather Service and the National Tsunami Warning Center issued a Tsunami Warning for portions of the Alaska coast and eventually Hawaii. A Tsunami Watch was initially ordered for portions of the US Pacific coastline, including the Southern Oregon and Northern California coast. Curry County Fire and Public Safety agencies were notified and placed on standby for the potential incident. A short while later, The National Tsunami Warning Center developed additional risk information and upgraded the Tsunami Watch to a Tsunami Advisory for the Oregon Coastline. The Curry County Sheriff’s office broadcast an Everbridge Notification Message to notify citizens of the Tsunami Watch and again when it was upgraded to an Advisory. Based on the complete information from the National Weather Service and the National Tsunami Warning Center, no evacuations were ordered. Citizens were asked to stay off the beaches and estuaries and warned about additional hazardous conditions in the county’s ports. Any potential Tsunami wave activity was determined to arrive first at Port Orford at about 1140pm with other areas being affected a few minutes later. Public Safety agencies patrolled into low lying areas and warned citizens directly of the hazards. The Northern California coast was upgraded to a Tsunami Warning, but that warning did not extend into Oregon. As of 1045am on 07-30-25, no damage or injuries have been reported because of the reported incident. A Tsunami Advisory is still in effect for the Curry County coastline. Potentially hazardous waves are still a possibility, and citizens are urged to exercise caution and avoid beaches and estuaries for the time being. Jeff Hughes Curry County Emergency Manager 541-373-7370 [email protected]

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07/31/2025

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The following is from Emergency Manager Jeff Hughs, his number is 541 373-7370 , if you have any questions. Virtual Applicant Briefing FEMA Public Assistance Program FEMA-4881-DR-OREGON Coos, Curry and Douglas Counties Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides and Mudslides Incident Period: March 13 – 20, 2025 Declaration: July 22, 2025 Overview The Oregon Department of Emergency Management (OEM) will host a virtual Applicant Briefing to explain the FEMA Public Assistance Program and its application process. The session will last approximately 60 minutes and include a walkthrough of the Request for Public Assistance (RPA) submission. This briefing is not required to apply for the grant, but attendance is strongly encouraged. Briefing Details • Date: Thursday, July 31, 2025 • Time: 2 p.m. • Where: Virtual Teams Meeting o Join the meeting now o Meeting ID: 233 403 219 336 6 o Passcode: qc9DQ3Tb o Dial in by phone: 503-446-4951 Conference ID: 492 908 795# Who Should Attend Agents, financial officers, or designated representatives responsible for managing Public Assistance grants for eligible organizations. Eligible Applicants Include: • Local and Tribal governments • Special districts • State agencies Oregon.gov/OEM | Find us on social media @OregonOEM • Certain private nonprofit organizations (PNPs)* that incurred costs for response activities Applicants are encouraged to apply for a Small Business Administration (SBA) loan first, as there are important deadlines associated with SBA applications. *Note: For details on PNP eligibility, refer to pages 46–52 of the FEMA Public Assistance Program and Policy Guide Version 5.0. Federal Cost Share: FEMA will provide no less than 75% of the eligible costs for emergency protective measures and permanent restoration of damaged public facilities. How to Apply by August 21, 2025 For new Applicants registering in Grants Portal • Go to https://grantee.fema.gov/ • Register Your Organization for Public Assistance • Complete organizational profile (basic information about organization) • New Applicants will select NO when prompted in Grants Portal to submit a Request for • Public Assistance (RPA) - (DR4881 option to submit RPA is not available until registration • process is complete and approved by OEM) • After the new Applicant completes the account request, the account creation must be • approved by the State (OEM) before the new Applicant can submit an RPA for DR4881 • After OEM approves, the Applicant’s primary contact listed will receive a system • generated email with a username and temporary password • Once Applicant receives, they can log back into FEMA Grants Portal to submit a Request • for FEMA Public Assistance (RPA) for DR4881 Already Registered in FEMA Grants Portal? Applicants who are already registered in FEMA Grants Portal can submit an RPA for their organization directly by logging into https://grantee.fema.gov/ Unable to access FEMA Grants Portal to submit RPA or need assistance in creating Public Assistance Grants Portal user account? Please email: [email protected] for questions or assistance. Grants Portal - Grants Portalgrantee.fema.gov

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07/30/2025

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On 6/27/25 Curry County Sheriff's Search and Rescue conducted a joint agency Swift Water Training exercise along with Coos County Search and Rescue, Sixes Fire, Curry County Aquatic Safety, U.S. Forest Service Gold Beach Ranger District, and U.S. Forest Service Law Enforcement. The training was organized by Sergeant Jared Gray and lead trainer was Marine Deputy Jordan Rhodes. The training took place on the Rogue River at Lobster Creek where about 30 members trained for real world emergency situations that occur every year on our rivers. This training is priceless to our SAR members, Law Enforcement, and other First Responders. We are in the busy summer months and have many locals and tourists enjoying our waterways. Please remember to wear your life jackets and be safe while on the water!Photos from Curry County Justice's post

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07/01/2025

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On May 20th, at a BOC meeting in Brookings, Commissioner Hollinger read into the public record, information that he gathered from the Oregon State Sheriff's Association Executive Director, while the Director was speaking at the AOC commissioner college, doing a presentation on the History of the Sheriff's Office. Hollinger recorded the presentation and subsequent questions and answers without knowledge or permission of the Director and then mis-represented and mis-led the public with the information. OSSA responded to the Curry County BOC, see below. OSSA has asked me to share this with the public. OREGON STATE SHERIFFS’ ASSOCIATION PO Box 7468, Salem, OR 97303 | 503.364.4204 | www.oregonsheriffs.org JOIN . SERVE . PROTECT . Curry County Board of Commissioners 94235 Moore Street, Suite 122 Gold Beach, OR 97444 Dear Commissioners, We are writing on behalf of the Oregon State Sheriffs’ Association (OSSA) in response to the presentation made by Commissioner Patrick Hollinger to the Curry County Board of Commissioners on May 20, 2025. Commissioner Hollinger referenced and utilized content from a private training held during the Association of Oregon Counties (AOC) conference. We must express serious concern regarding the nature and handling of this material. The training in question was not a public forum—it was a private session intended for educational purposes among county leaders. The presentation and its content were not recorded with the knowledge or consent of AOC leadership, OSSA, or the speakers involved, which appears to be a violation of Oregon law as discussed below. Commissioner Hollinger contacted Executive Director Svenson and asked if he could use the content and Svenson gave him permission to report on the answers to the questions that he asked. The subsequent use of that recording by a County Commissioner particularly in a public meeting, raises significant ethical and legal concerns and calls into question the Commissioner’s transparency and professionalism. More troubling is that the content from the OSSA presentation was taken out of context and used in a manner that appears to be designed to intentionally mislead the public. The information presented by OSSA was not specific to the situation in Curry County, nor was it intended to represent any official OSSA position regarding Curry County matters. Presenting it otherwise misrepresents the intent of the speakers and the broader message of the training. The use of this material to support a particular position within the county not only distorts the context but risks misleading the public and undermining constructive dialogue. It is critical to emphasize that OSSA’s role in presenting at the AOC conference was strictly educational. The organization did not take a stance—implicitly or explicitly—on any issue related to Curry County. To present our statements as such is inappropriate, unprofessional, and completely misaligned with OSSA’s intent. Additionally, we must bring attention to the manner in which the recording was obtained and used. Failing to provide notice to speakers or AOC leadership is contrary to expected standards of respect and cooperation among partners. Furthermore, the lack of notice before recording and using the material publicly appears to be a violation of ORS 165.540, section 6, which outlines Oregon's laws regarding the unlawful recording of communications. At best, the Commissioner’s actions were inappropriate and misleading, and at worst appear to have violated Oregon criminal laws. The longstanding partnership between OSSA and AOC is based on OREGON STATE SHERIFFS’ ASSOCIATION PO Box 7468, Salem, OR 97303 | 503.364.4204 | www.oregonsheriffs.org JOIN . SERVE . PROTECT . mutual respect, professionalism, and transparency. Actions like those taken by Commissioner Hollinger compromise that trust and jeopardize future collaboration. To be clear, OSSA does not have a position on the internal issues facing Curry County. The presentation given at the AOC conference was not directed at, nor relevant to, the specific dynamics or governance matters of your county. Any suggestion to the contrary is inaccurate and misleading. We respectfully request that this be formally recognized by the Board of Commissioners and appropriately addressed in the public record. Sincerely, Tim Svenson Sheriff Mark Garton Executive Director President Oregon State Sheriffs’ Association Oregon State Sheriffs’ Association Oregon State Sheriffs' Association – Serving You Since 1916www.oregonsheriffs.orgJOIN.SERVE.PROTECT. BECOME AN OSSA MEMBER TODAY Individuals and businesses who want to support public safety across the State of Oregon may join the Oregon State Sheriffs' Association (OSSA), a tax-exempt non-profit organization. Your tax deductible dues and contributions support Oregon's 36 elected...

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06/02/2025

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On 05/08/25 at or about 11:23 p.m. William Barlow called 911 to report that he and three other people were out on the Vulcan Lake trail. Barlow informed Central Dispatch that himself and Carl Carter Jr had responded to the area in the afternoon of 05/08/25, to help out some friends. Barlow stated that Laruen Watson was the owner of two great Pyrenees dogs. At this time both of the dogs (Moses and Fin) had torn off the pads of their feet, and were bleeding from their feet. Both dogs were also suffering from dehydration, pure exhaustion, and they could not walk on their own. Great Pyrenees dogs are an extremely large breed of dog, and both weighed well in excess of 100 pounds. Barlow stated that they had supplies and were going to spend the night near Vulcan Lake. Barlow believed that they were approximately 2.5 miles from the trailhead. The Vulcan Lake trailhead is located on the edge of the Kalmiopsis Wilderness area, and is an approximately an hour drive from Brookings. On 05/09/25 at or about 6:00 a.m. while out on another call, SAR Coordinator Sgt Jared Gray made contact with Barlow over the telephone. At this time Barlow reported that they were able to get the dogs to the top of the ridge the night before, but they were no longer on the trail. Barlow reported that the dogs were so weak that they could not walk. He stated that they bandaged both dogs feet attempting to get them to walk, but the dogs could not even stand on their own. At this time Barlow advised that they would continue to try and get the dogs back to the trailhead, after resting throughout the night. At or about 7:47 a.m. the decision to activate Search and Rescue was made. At or about 9:52 a.m. SAR volunteer and Cal-or paramedic Art Tarin was the first to arrive at Vulcan Lake area. At this time Tarin began to walk the trail in search of the subjects and the two dogs. At or about 10:55 a.m. Tarin was able to locate the subjects. At this time Tarin relayed that the subjects had traveled back down the trailhead, and were now just above Vulcan Lake. At or about 11:15 a.m. Sgt Gray and SAR volunteers, Craig Rasbury, and Tim Hawkins arrived at the trailhead. At this time another subject named Jake arrived at the trailhead. Jake advised that his wife knew the dog owner and he also responded to assist with the recovery of the two dogs. While Sgt Gray, Rasbury, Hawkins, and Jake hiked up the trail, Tarin and the other 4 subjects, were able to drag both Moses and Fin to the top of the ridge. Both dogs were placed into a flexible plastic sled called a SKED, and were then able to be dragged up the steep mountain. Once at the crest of the trail, one of the dogs was placed into a stokes basket, which was then placed onto a wheeled cart. Over the next several hours Moses and Fin were dragged in the SKED device, and the wheeled cart all the way to the trailhead. Both Moses and Fin then left with their owner to hopefully have a full recovery.Photos from Curry County Justice's post

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06/01/2025

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We just found out that the county restricted us from posting on our webpage. This is where we let our citizens know about our weekly press log stats. Apparently, they did this last week through their county counsel but didn't let anyone else know until we did some digging this morning into why we can't post on our own web page. So here is our stats for 04-20-25 through 04-26-25. Curry County Sheriff’s Office – Activity Log April 20, 2025 – April 26, 2025 The following report represents the activity of the Curry County Sheriff’s Office over the course of the above period. These reports are public record and may be released at the discretion of the Sheriff. Curry County Sheriff’s Office Dispatch The Curry County Sheriff's Dispatch division operates with 8 budgeted positions, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The Dispatch division is responsible for 911, non-emergency lines, radio traffic and jail control operations. Calls For Service Total Calls for Service: 376 911 Emergency Calls: 72 Non-Emergency Calls: 128 Officer Initiated Calls : 110 Other initiated calls: 66 Calls by Agency Curry County SO Patrol/Civil: 122 Gold Beach PD: 93 Port Orford PD: 55 Brookings PD: 7 Oregon State Police: 20 CalOre Life Flight: 22 Fire Departments : 12 Other Agencies : 45 Curry County Sheriff’s Office Patrol / Civil The Curry County Sheriff's Office Patrol and Civil division is responsible for responding to calls for service, investigating crimes, keeping the peace, and civil service. Due to budget cuts for Fiscal Year 2024/2025, the Patrol and Civil division is operating at reduced staffing levels and hours of response. Calls Handled Total Calls:122 Civil Services :11 Sheriff Report Form (SRF) : 47 Deputy Assigned Calls: 55 Other Administrative Calls: 9

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04/28/2025

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From the desk of SHERIFF JOHN WARD CURRY COUNTY, OREGON 94235 MOORE STREET, SUITE 311 29808 Colvin Street (Physical) GOLD BEACH, OR 97444 (541) 247-3221 - FAX: 541-247-6893 [email protected] 04-21-2025 On Friday, 04-18-2025 at about 1:25pm, the Curry County Sheriff’s Office Dispatch received information from the Brookings Dispatch of a 911 call reporting paddle boarders at Secret Beach that were stuck and injured offshore. SAR was requested and that Brookings Fire Department and the Coast Guard were enroute. Cal Ore Life Flight responded as well as an Oregon State Trooper. Secret Beach is located about thirteen miles north of Brookings, Or., off U.S Highway 101. At about 1:40pm, I arrived and hiked the Secret Beach trail down to the beach and met with other first responders. We determined that the two that were stuck on a rock were a couple hundred yards offshore and the best way to get to them would either be by Coast Guard boat or helicopter. In the meantime, two SAR members, Happ Flynn and Joe Kulp used a kayak to reach the two stranded subjects, one of which was injured from falling after he tried to climb the rock to the top. SAR members determined that the male subject who was injured had a broken arm, several lacerations and was hypothermic. SAR members stabilized the man’s arm and then was able to float the injured male out to the Coast Guard boat that was waiting about thirty yards from the rock. The Coast Guard then transported the injured man to Brookings Harbor where Cal Ore transported him to Sutter Coast Hospital. The two SAR swimmers then were able to get the female back to shore with her kayak. The two subjects that were rescued were from Duluth Minnesota.Photos from Curry County Justice's post

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04/21/2025

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INFORMATION just in case you would like to know. With everything we have gone through for the past ten months or so here at the Sheriff's Office, I want to remind the public, we have no patrol deputies at this time. My patrol division was defunded last budget down to three positions. We have had to shift those patrol deputies to work the jail because of resignations in the jail and the jail is a mandated function. There is only a couple of us including myself that respond to priority calls for now. We are working hard to fill vacancies in the jail so we can move our three patrol deputies back to the road. To get to one of the reasons for this post, there is a citizens group that has put together a five-year law enforcement levy that will be on this May's ballot, asking to fund my patrol division and our dispatch, with some funding included for Marine and Search and Rescue. The funds that this levy would raise would be restricted for these purposes and could not be used for any other reason. More information will be available very soon, promoted by the Curry citizens for law enforcement group. I want to let you all know that I fully support the levy as we need to start rebuilding so we can provide public safety to our citizens. I am asking for your support, help us help you. The other reason for this post is that the general public probably has no idea of everything the BOC has thrown at us these past ten months or so. If you recall or kept informed, you will know what I am talking about and what we have been put through. The latest thing is the BOC and their county counsel have approved selling four of our patrol cars to the Brookings Police Department. Check out the BOC meeting held yesterday at 2pm, just over nineteen minutes in. This was all done without a conversation with me or even one word, no communication. They even demanded that I turn over all duplicate spare keys to all our vehicles. It sounds insane, but that is what is going on. If we can pass the levy for public safety, we are going to need our patrol cars for the deputies we will hire. The county cannot afford to buy more cars and have them outfitted. The cars we have were all paid for out our past approved budgets, and they are under our control. This is just one of many things that we have had to deal with, and there is no excuse. If I were to go over everything that we have had to deal with, this would be a record long post. Never would I have imagined that we would be in this position. I want to thank you all for your continued support., please vote this May to fund public safety. I remain your Sheriff.

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03/19/2025

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Our 911/Dispatch wants everyone to know, not to fall for the phone scams that are going around. A group of misfits are calling citizens of our county, using our phone number, telling them they have warrants for their arrest. They want you to send them money to clear up the warrants. DO NOT FALL FOR THIS SCAM. We would never call you and ask for money to avoid being arrested. HANG UP ON THEM, and if it was me, I would also have a few choice words for them. If you get one of these calls, you can always check with dispatch and report it. Sheriff Ward

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03/10/2025

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Over this past weekend, members of the Curry County Sheriff's SAR team, spent the weekend doing their annual overnight survival training. Three new members spent the night out in the woods near the SAR camp, making a shelter and having a warming fire. The rest of the experienced SAR team checked on the three new members throughout the night. Training was provided for locating GPS locations and team building. Other training included wilderness medical training put on by both Andy Stubbs and Art Tarin. In all, there was about fifteen SAR members who participated in this training event. SAR coordinator, Sergeant Jared Gray, had organized the training at a remote location between Gold Beach and Port Orford in Curry County. We want to thank all our SAR volunteers and the community members who support us.Photos from Curry County Justice's post

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02/28/2025