Motorist Assist, North Spit

CCSO release - Date/Time: February 7, 2026 / 10:30 a.m., Case #: S2026-00193, Classification: Motorist Assist, Location: Transpacific Parkway (Sand area), Summary: On February 7, 2026, at about 10:30 a.m. Deputy H. Francis was flagged down by several good Samaritans while she was patrolling the Transpacific Parkway just north of North Bend. Deputy Francis was made aware that an elderly military veteran had gotten his vehicle stuck in the sand at a beach access road at the end of Transpacific Parkway. Deputy Francis located the man and his green 2000 Ford Escort stuck in the sand approximately a quarter mile from the pavement. With a little help from Deputy Francis, he was freed from the deep sand and escorted safely back to the blacktop. As winter is upon us, please ensure the vehicle you are driving is equipped for the terrain and elements you may be traveling through. In this case, we were happy the Sheriff’s Office was able to lend a helping hand, assisting in a positive outcome.

Missing Person Update, Coos Co.

CCSO release - UPDATE: February 8th, 2026; Occurred: February 4th / 2:30 a.m.; Case #: S2026-00183; Classification: Missing Person; Location: 63721 Edwards Road, Coos Bay, OR 97420; Missing Person: Ryan Handran (45); Summary: On February 4th, 2026, Ryan Handran (45) was reported missing after failing to come home from his place of employment, the Bachelor's Inn, 63721 Edwards Road, Coos Bay, by his girlfriend. Ryan was last seen in the area of Bunker Hill in the early morning hours, not wearing any clothes, walking towards Mullen Road. Ryan Handran is most recently described as 5’11”, 150 -195 lbs., with brown hair and hazel eyes. Ryan is reported to have some health concerns. Ryan is not believed to be dangerous.  The Coos County Sheriff’s Office was contacted, and over the past week, has diligently canvassed the area, including interviewing co-workers, checking surveillance cameras, talking with neighbors, checking the local waterways, searching hard-to-reach areas with a drone, following up on several tips and suggestions, along with alerting the media and law enforcement up and down the Oregon Coast. The Sheriff’s Office has currently exhausted all investigative leads. Anyone with further information about Ryan Handran’s whereabouts is encouraged to contact the investigating officers, Sgt. J. Gray and Deputy S. Starr at [email protected] or [email protected] 541-396-7800.