DUII Blitz in Effect!

CCSO release - Coos County residents and visitors: We kicked off our DUII Blitz on December 10, 2025, and it will run through January 1, 2026. Our deputies are out in full force to keep our roads safe during the holiday season by cracking down on impaired driving. Remember, driving under the influence endangers everyone – including you and your loved ones. Plan ahead: designate a sober driver, use a taxi service, or call a friend/family member for a safe ride home. Let's all commit to making smart choices and arriving alive. If you see an impaired driver, report it to us immediately at 541-269-8911 or dial 9-1-1 if an emergency. Stay safe, Coos County! #DriveSober #HolidaySafety #CoosCountySheriff

SCINT Investigation/Arrest

CCSO release - As I wrote the last press release over Thanksgiving, I stated that we as a team would work holidays or not. Over the holiday, we worked on a warrant for a case that SCINT started investigating back in 2021. This warrant was granted by the Coos County Circuit Court during December 2025, which demanded the search of Richard Joyner’s property located within Curry County. SCINT and the Coos County Sheriff’s Office were assisted by the Oregon State Police SWAT team, Detectives, and federal agents. This warrant was safely executed by the Oregon State Police and lead to a 16-hour day for the investigators. A search of this property yielded over 13lbs of meth, 9 firearms, one of which was stolen, several other items found to be stolen on the property, and over $60,000.00 in drug proceeds were seized. SCINT will continue to investigate any dealer, whether it takes days, months, or years, to bring those plaguing the community to justice.

North Bend Man Arrested for Domestic Assault and Strangulation After Vehicle Altercation

CCSO release - On December 10, 2025, at approximately 7:45 PM, Deputy Converse responded to a reported dispute at a residence on East Bay Road in North Bend. Upon arrival, he heard a male and female engaged in a verbal argument. Deputy Converse separated the individuals and began an investigation. The inquiry revealed that a physical altercation had occurred between the couple while driving home. The suspect, Jeromy Haren, 37, allegedly choked and struck the victim while the vehicle was stopped. A third passenger in the car intervened, physically restraining Haren to stop the assault and removing him from the vehicle. Deputy Converse arrested Haren on charges of Assault 4 - Domestic Violence and Strangulation - Domestic Violence. Haren was transported to Coos County Jail, where he was booked and lodged. Haren appeared in court on December 12, 2025, where an additional charge of Reckless Endangering was filed, and his bail was set at $25,000. He is scheduled for another court appearance on December 19, 2025. “Police action is not indicative of guilt. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.”