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Date/Time: February 4th / 2:30 a.m. Case #: S2026-00183 Missing Person On February 3rd, 2026, at about 6:00 p.m., Ryan Handran (45) was dropped off at his place of employment, the Bachelor’s Inn, 63721 Edwards Road, Coos Bay, by his girlfriend. In the early hours of February 4th, 2026, Ryan was reported missing after he failed to return home. It is reported that Ryan normally takes a taxi or walks home. The Coos County Sheriff’s Office was contacted and began canvassing the area and checking surveillance cameras. During the course of the investigation, Ryan was visible on camera at approximately 2:30 a.m. dropping all of his belongings, including his clothes, near Able Insurance and heading northbound on Hwy 101 towards Coos Bay. Ryan Handran, is described as 511/150, brown and hazel, and reported to have some health concerns. He is not believed to be dangerous. Please see the attached photo. Anyone with information about Ryan Handran’s whereabouts, please contact the investigating officer, Sgt. J. Gray at [email protected] or 541-396-7809

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02/05/2026

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Coquille Hilton By: Captain Sean Sanborn Did you know that the Coos County Sheriff’s Office hosts one of the largest buildings in Coquille? Colloquially known locally as the Coquille Hilton, the Coos County Jail stands tall near the middle of Coquille, right next to the Coos County Courthouse. The building was built sometime in the early 80’s. I recall visiting the jail as a youngster after it was built. I noted all the pastel colors which were painted on the wall. The purpose, I was told, was to calm the building's residents. Our current facility is one of several iterations we have had over the years. At one time, the jail was on the third floor of the Coos County Courthouse. The bars are present to this day. Rumors of a resident ghost named Sven persist in the courthouse, with his home being the third floor. Following that, our jail was at the North Bend Annex, which was converted from a hospital to a jail and owned by the county for some time. From there, we have the jail facility we are all familiar with today. After our current facility was constructed, Coos County was housing upwards of 250 adults in custody. In 2007, the county experienced a budget crisis, which lowered the capacity to 98. We are yet again seeing a downturn due to a budget crisis and are currently housing 49 Adults in Custody. That is not to say that our jail staff have not been busy. In 2025, a total of 2516 people were booked into the jail from across the county. The breakdown of people who were booked in may be of interest. 1812 males and 704 females were brought to the Coos County Jail in 2025. Some folks may be aware of Measure 11 crimes, these are crimes which carry a mandatory sentence under Oregon Law and are generally considered some of the worst crimes Oregon carries on the books. In 2025, twenty-seven Measure 11 offenders were booked in, and there were 80 Measure 11 charges alleged. As a sampling of the more serious crimes of persons held at the jail at the writing of this article, there are six persons accused of murder of some degree and five persons held on sex crimes of some degree. This leaves 38 beds for everything else. Due to our current staffing/ funding level, we can only keep 49 people in custody, with only a little flexibility to keep more than that. This necessitates that jail staff carry the unhappy responsibility to decide who is released. There is a release matrix which guides staff on whom to release first, depending on charges, whether or not the person is convicted of a crime, or not, and the type and severity of the crime the person who is coming in committed, though this is a very simplified breakdown of the matrix. In 2025, there were 914 people released from custody. In 2021, the Oregon Legislature passed Senate Bill 48. I have attached a link to the bill (https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2021R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/SB48), which allows for a no-bail release for certain crimes and offenses. In 2025, there were 523 people released from jail under Senate Bill 48. Our Corrections Division Staff does not just stay working inside the jail; they actually do quite a bit of travelling as well. Oftentimes, Adults in Custody are transferred to other jurisdictions. This is often accomplished by what we call “the pipeline,” which is a transit method from jail to jail, in order to get folks across Oregon in a timely and efficient manner without utilizing resources to take an Adult in Custody from Coos County to a remote place in Eastern Oregon. All Adults convicted to a sentence of prison are taken to Coffee Creek Correctional Facility before they go to any other prison. In 2025, there were a total of 296 Adults in Custody transported to various locations throughout the state. There were 81 medical transports, which are normally to local hospitals but may include institutions of higher care depending on the ailment of the person in question. A total of 25,334 miles were driven by Corrections staff, taking folks from one place to another. This includes taking those who are suspected of having a mental illness and who have committed crimes to the Oregon State Hospital. These transports are court-ordered, and the goal is to make the person well enough to aid and assist in their own defense per the Constitutions of Oregon and the United States. While we do very well at ensuring that everyone, staff and residents alike, are kept safe, there are times when incidents occur. There was a total of four assaults which occurred between Adults in Custody. There were also three Deputies assaulted in the performance of their duties by an Adult in Custody. Our corrections staff have a difficult job. Every day they go into a place with very little sunlight, which is made of concrete. Our staff is surrounded by people who are either suspected or convicted of a crime. Sometimes these folks are cooperative, other times they are not. Through it all, I have found that our corrections staff do a very good job of remembering that we are dealing with human beings, someone who is a son, daughter, mother, or father to somebody. We work hard to treat every person with dignity and respect, and sometimes, that is more difficult than it sounds. Lastly, I would mention our court crew. These deputies assist the state courts in maintaining order in the courtrooms. In nearly every trial, arraignment, or appearance of a person who is in custody at the jail, there is a deputy present to ensure the security of the courts and the people who are in attendance. They keep track of appearances and ensure the right people are in the right place at the right time while they are under our care and control. So, there it is, a year in review at the Coos County Jail. As always, we appreciate and love our County and the people who are in it. If you have not heard it enough yet, happy New Year, and Spring is coming! Sean Sanborn Criminal Division Commander

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02/04/2026

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Coquille Man Charged with Second-Degree Murder in Fatal Shooting On February 2, 2026, early in the morning, North Coos 911 got a call about a disturbance at a home near Highway 42 in Coquille. Deputies arrived and found one person had been shot. The first responders secured the area and tried to help the victim, but Bryce Randall, 25, of Myrtle Point, did not survive. An investigation showed a conflict had led to shots being fired by George Jones, 31, of Coquille, who was arrested and taken to jail later that morning. Thank you to our partners with local police departments and ambulance teams for their support. “Police action is not indicative of guilt. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.”

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02/03/2026

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Hello, My name is Adam Slater. I am a Sgt. at the Coos County Sheriff’s Office, and I will be taking over the lead on the Press Information Officer (PIO) duties for the Coos County Sheriff’s Office. I will be co-handling these duties with Deputy Adam Burgo. We will continue to do our best to ensure the citizens of Coos County and beyond are kept informed about our law enforcement efforts, engagement with the public, important information needing to be disseminated, and more. After some discussion, Sheriff Fabrizio has decided to reinstitute the comment section on the Sheriff’s Office Facebook page. There are a couple of important things to note with this change to the Facebook page, as indicated below. -Reports of criminal activity will not be taken via Facebook -Comments will not always be monitored -Posts negatively affecting others, derogatory statements, foul language, threats, name-calling, etc., will not be accepted, and those posts are subject to being hidden. -In most cases, the Sheriff’s Office PIOs will not engage with the public in the comments. The exception is if clarification on the original post is needed. Thank you very much for supporting our Office. Respectfully Adam Slater

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02/03/2026

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🚨Man Wielding Axe Causes Damage in Arago. 🚨 On January 20th, 2026, at around 10:40pm, Coos County Deputies, along with officers from the Coquille Police Department, and the Myrtle Point Police Department, responded to the area of Arago Fishtrap Rd in Myrtle Point, to the report of a man that was screaming and breaking the windows of a house while wielding an axe. North Coos Dispatch received numerous 911 calls from residents in the area regarding the axe wielding man as he went from house to house causing damage to property. As a result of the investigation, it was discovered that the involved male, William Kite (48), had used an axe to damage numerous different residences and vehicles in the area. Kite was quickly located and arrested, and transported to the Coos County Jail. On January 22nd, 2026, William Kite was indicted on the charges of: Unlawful Use of a Weapon, Menacing (X3), Criminal Mischief in the Second Degree (X2), and Criminal Mischief in the First Degree (X3)

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02/03/2026

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Behind the Bars: Insights from a newer Deputy I am Deputy Davidson from the Coos County Sheriff’s Office Corrections Division, with 2 years of service. My first months spent as a jail deputy were culturally shocking. Raised in a morally and ethically sound home, I hadn’t witnessed many of the behaviors that some adults in custody exhibit. People threatening others with death or violence. Some scream into the void with anger or lunacy. People hitting their heads and fists on anything just to make them bleed, and others boldly lying while looking you right in the eyes. Each instance requires a thoughtful, calculated, and appropriate response from deputies. I have witnessed people intentionally bash their heads and face into concrete walls. I have seen people smear feces across their sink, windows, doors, faces, and bodies. I have had my hand in saving more than three lives. Behaviors and choices neither you nor I would ever imagine making in this lifetime; Deputies at the Coos County Jail witness, endure, and resolve most every day. Balanced amongst these extremes is a day of weighted responsibilities. Courtrooms, public inquiries, new arrestees, fingerprints, phone calls, reports, files, transportation, medical requests, meal services, dayrooms, yard schedule, visitation, sanitation, housing adjustments, classification reviews, wellness checks, general questions, and more. Along with the paperwork to track it all. My time at the Coos County Jail has been the most demanding and growth-inducing period of my life. We are physically tested weekly, mentally tested daily, and emotionally tested hourly. I am inspired every shift by the fortitude and respect my co-workers maintain when others would certainly falter. It has been an honor serving the public through my efforts at the Coos County Jail. I thank you for taking the time to consider this short description of the work jail deputies handle for our community members.

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02/02/2026

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🚨ACTIVE INVESTIGATION🚨 The Coos County Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting at a residence on Highway 42. One confirmed deceased. There is no threat to the public at this time. More information will be released when it becomes available.

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02/02/2026

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🚨 Seatbelt Safety Blitz Alert! 🚨 Hey Coos County residents! Starting tomorrow, January 26th through February 8th, the Coos County Sheriff's Office will be conducting a Seatbelt Blitz. Our focus? Ensuring everyone is buckled up properly, with special emphasis on seatbelt use and child restraint systems. Remember, wearing your seatbelt isn't just the law—it's your best defense in a crash. Let's keep our families safe on the roads! Buckle up every trip, every time. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦🚗 #BuckleUpCoosCounty #SeatbeltSafety #DriveSafe

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01/25/2026

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Wrapping it up… By Captain Sean Sanborn It’s funny isn’t it, how fast a year seems to go by. But when one sits and contemplates just how busy the year was it suddenly begins to slow down with perspective. It has been quite a year for your Coos County Sheriff’s Office. There have been successes and failures, ups and downs as is typical with life in general. As we roll into the new year, we celebrate the successes and continue to work on the things which need improvement. I want to introduce to you the fine men and women of my division, the Criminal Division of the Coos County Sheriff’s Office. In 2025, Deputies handled 21,449 calls for service throughout the county. We have handled 3 homicides, one of which is still being investigated, 111 unattended death investigations as well as many other calls for service. We are proud to say that as of October of 2025 we had seen a significant drop in fatal and serious injury crashes in the county. The work of our traffic safety deputy has saved the tax payers nearly $50,000 in guardrail damage alone which is a 77% decrease over 2024, something we can celebrate. Deputy Michael Smith serves in our traffic safety position which is half grant funded and half funded from transportation dollars from the Coos County Public Works Department. Deputy John Owens is our School Resource Deputy at the Coquille School District. John is great with the kids and teaches in his own right. John has taught drivers education to 23 kids over the past year. John was trained to teach this class and has the hair-raising duty of riding in the passenger seat while these young drivers learn. Additionally, he ensures the safety of kids and staff at the Coquille School District. John’s position is fully funded by the Coquille School District. We have trained two new deputies who transferred from the Correction Division and we welcome Deputies Jimmy Lay and John Anderson to the Criminal Division. While they have both been employed with the Coos County Jail for some time, they are learning a new job and got to go the academy (again) to learn the ins and outs of their new jobs as patrol deputies. Our civil division is small, but mighty. Deputy Brison Vitek has been out and about serving legal documents for the courts, DA’s Office, private entities and anyone else who has a need to file documents. In the past year our civil section has served about 5900 documents around the county and served 59 writs of execution (court ordered evictions). The Civil Department is overseen by Chief Civil Deputy Tyrone Hansen and is really ran by our professional staff member attached to civil; Civil Clerk Cindi Cade. Our Emergency Manager Don “Chip” Delyria has been kept very busy. He is assisted by Emergency Coordinator Debbie Mueller and part time professional staff member Tarynne Lay. Chip is very active in our Search and Rescue (SAR) program as a Search Manager but also handles the myriad of other responsibilities associated with his position. In the past year we had a disaster declaration following flooding in March. Chip coordinated people, state and federal agencies to bring assistance to Coos County. The hard work by Chip and Deb ensured that some federal dollars will be returning to Coos County to assist us in the cost of mitigating the damages and repairs which were sustained by that event. Debbie is a miracle of a person, we finally got a grant which pays her part time for some fire mitigation, but she does so much more than that. Debbie largely volunteers her time on a FULL-TIME basis because she loves the work that she does and she loves Coos County, her home. We are blessed to have such an amazing volunteer working at our side for the safety of her neighbors. Our contract deputies have been busy at it. In Dunes we have Deputies Brian Kent, Allen Churchill and Shawn Starr. These poor guys ride around on ATV’s in the dunes every day working to keep the recreating public safe. I say that jokingly, but having worked in that position I can tell you that there is plenty of work to be done out there. These positions are paid for out of a grant by the State of Oregon largely funded through ATV gas sales and off-road permits. In a county where timber operations are a large part of our economy, we have three positions funded, one by BLM, various timber operators and land owners throughout Coos County “TOPS” and a position funded by Weyerhauser Corporation. All of these timber positions ensure that the resources, people and equipment operating on those lands remains safe and un-molested. All three positions are fully funded and independent from the general fund of Coos County. Laura McRee, Kris Mong and Adam Burgo work these woods to fulfill those missions. This past year the Oregon State Marine Board cut our Marine Division funding by 30% across the state of Oregon. This dealt a huge blow to the marine programs across the state and we were no exception. We had to cut one patrol position in order to maintain one Marine deputy where at one point, we had two. Deputy Robert Baker fulfills that role and is responsible for patrolling 190 miles of waterways inside of Coos County. A daunting task. Also, a dangerous task. Deputy Baker has often placed himself in harms way for the people of our county. At the beginning of last year, he conducted a swift water rescue over raging flood waters high in the mountains to attempt to save a person who was stuck in the middle of it. During the course of this rescue attempt, Deputy Baker seriously injured his hand. During the March floods Deputy Baker was in boats and jet skis in the flood waters working to save livestock and check on stranded citizens along with several other citizens. All these folks are overseen by the Swiss Army Knife of Sergeants; Matt Smith. Sergeant Smith has cross trained these deputies to assist in all other areas he oversees. This ensures that if an event which requires two boats is needed, we have trained operators to go out and get the job done. Sergeant Smith is also proficient in the use of this equipment and geography to be able to assist wherever is needed. SCINT, which is largely made up of Coos County Detectives is led by Sergeant Aaron Whittenburg. Sergeant Whittenburg has kept SCINT alive through a vigorous pursuit of grants in addition to the civil forfeiture of various money and items from drug dealers across the county. Also in our detective division is Detective David Ritz. Detective Ritz is an individual who deserves so much credit. He is responsible for the investigation of crimes of abuse against our most vulnerable citizens, children and the elderly. In the past year SCINT has seized, in round numbers, nearly 100 pounds of illegal narcotics from the street as well as 60 or more firearms. Detective Sergeant Whittenburg leads a dynamic team with our very own Detective BradLee Davis and assisted by members of Coos County Parole and Probation, Oregon State Police, and Coquille Tribal Police. The work these men and women may not be directly seen, but it is directly felt throughout the county and beyond. Our professional staff who works in the front office keep this place running and help out everyone who walks through our doors in Coquille. We would like to welcome Ellen Knudsen who started with us in September and hit the ground running! Tarynne Lay and Ellen move all police reports and documents to their final destinations. These ladies help out with concealed handgun license processing and help sort and move evidence. Dede Clements takes care of all court ordered expungements, public records requests, grants and is an analyst for SCINT and the list goes on. Dede is always smiling and has a great attitude. Heather Sanborn has the difficult task of taking care of our evidence room. We recently moved our evidence room to another location which is a monumental task which she oversaw. Heather also has the job of reporting criminal statistics to state and federal agencies. Melissa Hager handles the finances and payroll of the Sheriff’s Office and is integral in all things budget. All of these wonderful folks help each other out and are cross trained against each other’s jobs. We could use at least two more folks to help them out, but sadly, it is not in the budget. Your patrol staff are the deputies who come out to the calls for service, are the first responders. Sadly, we have seen our ranks cut due to budgetary restraints. However, the crime which occurs in this county has not slowed down. These teams are led by Sergeants Adam Slater, Jon Boswell, Justin Gray and Justin Clayburn. They lead Deputies Hannah Francis, Zac Smith, Seven Converse, John Anderson and Jimmy Lay. These positions are paid for out of the general fund of Coos County and are subject the budgetary limitations of the county. Our Search and Rescue Team is staffed by a group of hardy folks led by Sergeant Gray and assisted by Emergency Manager Chip Delyria. These men are assisted by Deputies Starr and Baker. In the past year our Search and Rescue team have found and recovered 6 individuals. They train monthly to ensure they are proficient in their craft and as a team have logged 1881 hours of training in the past year. The Coos County Sheriff’s Office hosts the Coos County Emergency Response Team (ERT), a multi-agency special tactics team which is led by Sergeants Matt Smith and Aaron Whittenburg. In the past year this team was deployed about 20 times and brought a safe resolution to each event they deployed to. I am proud to lead and serve beside these extraordinary men and women who work very hard and do so much for this county. It would be easy to tout the hard work of these folks as a success on my part, but I cannot in good faith do it. This amazing team serves the citizens of Coos County with an energy and diligence that is un-paralleled. Their successes are all theirs, the failures are mine. Our response times have gone down due to lack of staffing. Our ability to protect you is hampered by a lack of resources. The Sheriff and I continue to work hard to find solutions in these difficult economic times. In the meantime, we continue to appreciate your support and understanding as we continue the good work for you into 2026.

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01/21/2026

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🚨Captured🚨 The Coos County Sheriff’s Office and partner agencies, including State Police and Bandon Police, have captured Marcquis White. There is no further threat to the public. Great job to all involved!

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01/14/2026