Coos County Sheriff's Office - June Jail Statistics

CCSO release - Here are the Coos County Jail stats for June 2025: Booked: 196; Released: 194; High Count: 51; Average Daily Count: 49; Released Due to Overcrowding: 57; Overtime Hours by Jail Staff: 166. We remain committed to public safety while managing the challenges of our jail operations. Thank you to our dedicated staff for their hard work. For questions, contact the Coos County Sheriff's Office.

Buckle up, Coos County—this one’s a wild ride

CCSO release - On July 3, 2025, at about 4:40 PM, Deputy Z. Smith was driving down Southwest Blvd in Coos Bay, lights flashing and sirens screaming, headed to a call near Charleston. Between Dakota Ave and Washington Ave, a black motorcycle caught his eye. The rider, Michael Farnham, 46, took one look back at the deputy and punched it, weaving past a silver pick-up at a reckless speed. Fun fact: Farnham’s now 0-4, trying to outrun our deputies. Deputy Smith locked in on this random turn of events, giving chase as Farnham burned past Idaho Ave, pushing his bike way beyond safe limits. At a sharp turn, his luck ran out—too fast to handle the curve, he slammed into a guard rail and crashed into a fence. Farnham tried to scramble away on foot, but Deputy Smith was already on him, ordering him to the ground. Cuffs on, game over. Farnham’s facing charges of Felony Eluding, Reckless Driving, Driving while Suspended, and a Parole Violation, as authorized by his Parole Officer. He was treated for crash injuries at Bay Area Hospital and is now at Coos County Jail, where he’s staying put. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Big thanks to our deputies for keeping our roads safe and to you, our community, for having our backs. Stay safe out there! #CoosCountySheriff #RoadSafety

SCINT Busts Coos Bay Drug Operation, Seizes Fentanyl and Meth, Arrests Two

CCSO release - On June 8, 2025, the South Coast Interagency Narcotics Team (SCINT) received a tip that Jennifer Johnson (42) and Brandon McClure (35), known controlled substances dealers in and beyond Coos County, were staying at the Motel 6 in Coos Bay. Detective Davis observed Brandon McClure exiting Room 241 and conducted a warrant check, confirming an extraditable California warrant for possession, purchase, or sale of controlled substances. Detective Davis then witnessed McClure cross Highway 101 toward a suspected buyer and engage in a brief exchange before returning toward the motel. Detective Davis, clearly displaying his badge, exited his unmarked patrol vehicle and ordered McClure to stop, announcing he was under arrest. McClure fled on a motorized scooter, leading to a brief pursuit. Detective Davis and Sergeant Whittenburg apprehended McClure near the intersection of N 6th Street and Pine Avenue in Coos Bay. McClure was arrested for his outstanding warrant and felony eluding. Officer M. Davis deployed narcotics K9 Katie, which alerted positively to McClure’s wallet. Based on this, Detective Davis obtained and executed a search warrant for Room 241 with assistance from the Coos Bay Police. Inside, officers detained Elisa Speaks, Nicklas Barnet, and Jennifer Johnson without incident. The search uncovered approximately 30 grams of suspected fentanyl, 3 grams of methamphetamine, $376 in cash, and evidence suggesting identity theft, which SCINT is further investigating. McClure and Johnson were transported to Coos County Jail, charged with distribution, manufacture, and unlawful possession of methamphetamine and fentanyl. McClure was later extradited to California on his outstanding warrant. SCINT’s ongoing efforts to combat fentanyl trafficking in Coos County resulted in the seizure of approximately 200 grams of fentanyl in June alone. While not all operations can be publicly disclosed, SCINT continues to target and apprehend local dealers. “Police action is not indicative of guilt. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.”

Bandon Male Arrested for Assault and Criminal Mischief After Violent Incident on Rosa Road

On June 26, 2025, at approximately 6:50 AM, Deputy H. Francis responded to a Criminal Mischief report at a residence on Rosa Road in Bandon. Investigation revealed that the suspect, Mark Hendrix, 38, assaulted a victim who had arrived to pick up a third party for work. Hendrix forcibly removed the vehicle’s door handle, threw it at the victim, causing minor injuries, and made ongoing threats of violence. Hendrix was located at his residence, arrested, and charged with Unlawful Use of a Weapon, Menacing, Assault in the Fourth Degree, and Criminal Mischief in the Second Degree. He was transported to Coos County Jail, where he was processed and remains in custody pending court proceedings. “Police action is not indicative of guilt. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.”