Distracted Driver, Coos Co.

CCSO release - Coos Bay, Ore. - On Friday, April 17, 2026, at 6:55 p.m. a Coos County Deputy was driving southbound on State Highway 101 near Delmar Lane, in Coos County, Oregon. The Deputy observed the driver of a northbound vehicle holding a cellphone by his ear as they passed by each other. The Deputy turned around and initiated a traffic stop. The driver of the vehicle was identified as Cody A. Simones (38); Mr. Simones acknowledged he had been using his cell phone while driving and North Coos Dispatch advised Mr. Simones driving privileges in Oregon were suspended with a Felony status. Mr. Simones was placed under arrest and transported to the Coos County Jail, on the charge of DWS Felony. “Police action is not indicative of guilt. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.”

Distracted Driving Blitz is in Full Swing

CCSO release - We are halfway through our Distracted Driving Blitz for the month of April. Coos County Deputies are out and about looking for distracted drivers in an effort to increase safety and educate drivers on distracted driving laws. Remember: A red stop light is not a texting break! In Oregon, even using the phone while stopped at a red light or stop sign can still get you a ticket for distracted driving. So, keep those cellphone calls hands free, and wait until your vehicle has been fully parked before checking those Instagram reels.

Stole Wildlife Items, Bandon

CCSO release - Bandon, Ore. - On April 17th 2026, a homeowner from Upper Fourmile Lane called 911 to report he was following a vehicle that had just broken into his shop and stolen several items. A Coos County Sheriff’s Deputy responded along with Bandon Police and located the suspect vehicle at a residence on Hwy 101 near Hoffer Lane. Kaine M. Horner was arrested and charged with Burglary II and Theft I. Mr. Horner stole a bear hide, a mounted Bobcat, and other items from inside the shop. The victim recovered the Bear hide, which fell out of the back of the suspect vehicle. The Bobcat mount, which fell out of the suspect vehicle at the intersection of Hwy 101 and Upper Fourmile, has now also been recovered. Mr. Horner was transported to the Coos County Jail on the charges of Burglary II and Theft I. “Police action is not indicative of guilt. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.”