Barview Shooting Update
CCSO release – Date: June 27, 2023; Case Number(s): 2023-00019971; Classification: Shots Fired; Location: 90853 Travis Lane, Coos Bay, Oregon 97420. Update: Incident at 90853 Travis Lane, Coos Bay, Oregon. On June 26th, 2023, at 1:11 p.m., the Coos County Sheriff’s Office Dispatch Center received a report of several shots fired at 90853 Travis Lane, Coos Bay, Oregon. Multiple law enforcement agencies responded to the scene and located three individuals with gunshot wounds. The Coos County Major Crimes Team was activated, which is a multi-agency investigation team led by the Coos County District Attorney’s Office. The investigation into the incident by the Major Crimes Team has revealed the following. For reasons unknown, Lane L. Klink (55), Jeffrey S. Clement (55), and Robert L. Peters (45) walked over to 90853 Travis Lane, where a verbal argument ensued with Heather Dewalt and Nathan McNeill, who are residents of the home. This argument resulted in three people being shot inside 90853 Travis Lane. Lane L. Klink (55), Heather S. Dewalt (35), and Nathan T. McNeill (38) all sustained gunshot wounds and were transported to Bay Area Hospital. Both Ms. Dewalt and Mr. Klink fired weapons during the incident. However, the number of rounds fired, who shot who, the reasons behind the altercation, and the suspect determination are still under investigation. Investigators obtained a search warrant for 90853 Travis Lane, and while searching the property into the evening hours, a pipe bomb was located. The Oregon State Police Bomb Squad was contacted and responded to the location to dispose of the ordnance. Investigators concluded searching the residence Tuesday. Mr. McNeill remains at Bay Area Hospital in fair condition, while Mr. Klink and Ms. Dewalt were transported to River Bend for surgery to repair broken bones from the altercation. All three individuals are expected to survive. The investigation continues, and additional information will be released when it becomes available.
DUII at Horsfall Campground
CCSO release – Date / Time: June 25th, 2023, around 1:37 am; Case Number(s): 202300019866; Classification: DUII, Reckless Driving; Location: Horsfall Campground; Suspect(s): Trevis Benson (28). 28-year-old man wrecks ATV in an occupied campground and gets arrested for Driving under the Influence. On June 25th, 2023, around 1:37 am, the Coos County Dispatch Center received a call reporting a motor vehicle crash at the Horsfall Campground. Deputy A. Churchill immediately responded to the area. Upon his arrival, Deputy Churchill found a male, later identified as Trevis Benson (28), being treated by medical personnel. Deputies M.R. Smith and Detective Davis responded to the area to assist. Due to his injuries, Mr. Benson was ultimately transported to Bay Area Hospital and left in their care while Deputies finished their investigation. After completing their investigation, it was determined that Mr. Benson was driving under the influence. Deputy Smith issued Mr. Benson a citation for DUII and Reckless Driving.