Crashed Into a CCSO Pickup

CCSO release - On March 22nd, 2026, at around 7:41 PM, a Coos County Deputy was traveling north-bound on Highway 101 near mile post 231, and attempted to make a left hand turn off of the highway, when another vehicle, also traveling north-bound, ran into the back of the Deputy’s patrol truck. Both the Deputy and the other driver are uninjured. The Oregon State Police are the investigating agency for the incident. Please remember to always keep your eyes on the road and drive safe. Our distracted driving enforcement blitz is getting closer, beginning on April 1st.

Suspicious Vehicle

CCSO release - On March 22nd, 2026, at around 12:51 PM, a Coos County Deputy responded to the area of Parkersburg Rd in Bandon Oregon to the report of a suspicious vehicle. The Deputy observed that the vehicle was heavily damaged, and learn through dispatch that it had been reported stolen out of California. While the Deputy was investigating, he was informed by a local that an unknown male subject was in his yard, and he had seen that same unknown subject in the stolen vehicle yesterday. The Deputy was able to locate that unknown subject, and as a result of the investigation, Ernesto Romero (37), was arrested for Unlawful Entry into a Motor Vehicle, and Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine. The stolen vehicle was recovered from the scene.