Coos Co. Sheriff’s Log
Some of the entries on the Coos Co. Sheriff’s log for Sunday, Jan. 5, 2014. 3:30 p.m., North Lake, Lakeside, “Narcotics Investigation.” 6:12 p.m., Broadway Road, Coos Bay, “Assault.” 7:10 p.m., Cape Arago Hwy., Coos Bay, “Assault.” For more information: Coos County Sheriff’s Office, 250 N. Baxter, Coquille, Oregon 97423, 541-396-7800, 541-396-7801. Closed for Lunch from 11:30a – 12:30p. Sheriff’s Office Records 541-396-7802.
Explosion
News release from the Coos Co. Sheriff’s Office. “On January 3, 2014 at about 1335 hours the Coos County Sheriff’s Office 911 center received a call of an explosion at a property on North Coos River Highway near milepost 5, east of Coos Bay. The call came into the center at 1:35 pm reporting two people were injured when an explosion occurred in the shop area of the property located 64558 DONOVAN’S Drive Coos Bay. Sheriff’s Office deputies, Coos bay Fire Department and Bay Cities Ambulance responded. Upon arrival at the scene, the deputy noted two males lying on the ground being treated by family members. Fire personnel arrived moments later followed by two ambulances. The investigation showed the two males, Kyle Kaufmann, 23 of Coos Bay and Jacob Sweider, 17 years old of Coos Bay had started to work on a Jeep in a shop building. Richard Sweider, the father of the 17 year old had opened the shop doors, removed gas tanks and thought the area well ventilated. When one of the two victims lit off a cutting torch, there was a flash explosion from the fumes, causing them injuries. Both victims were transported to Bay Area Hospital for treatment. There was no resulting fire due to the explosion.
ATV Accident
News release from the Coos Co. Sheriff’s Office. “On 1-4-14 around 1500 hours Coos County Sheriff’s Deputies assisted by Hauser Fire responded to the report of an injury ATV accident on the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area in the area commonly known as Razor Back Hill. Investigation at the scene indicated that both operators were operating their respective ATV’s within their design limits, but the visibility was restricted due to the hilly terrain. Billy D. Swearingen was operating a Polaris 900 Side by Side RZR headed in a northern direction, and Dean A. Darlington was operating his Honda 250R motorcycle in a southern direction. Both operators were headed down the same trail at the opposite direction at speeds, which did not allow them to stop, or maneuver before impacting each other. Both operators were wearing and using current safety equipment, but due to front collision between a side by side and a motorcycle, Dean Darlington who was operating the Honda motorcycle, suffered injuries to his face, arms and chest. Mr. Swearingen was not injured in the crash. The Honda motorcycle and side by side both had to be removed from the sand. Mr. Darlington was later flown to Portland due to the extent of his injuries, but is expected to make a full recovery. If it had not been for Mr. Darlington wearing current updated riding gear, this crash would have been fatal.”
Sex Offender Registration
News release from the Coos Co. Sheriff’s Office. “On 01-05-14 at about 1000 hours, Coos County Sheriff’s Deputies, assisted by Coquille Tribal Police responded to 90765 Hollywood Lane, Coos Bay to a report of a disturbance. As a result of the investigation Richard William Schriber, age 37 of Coos Bay was arrested for Fail to Register as a Sex Offender. Richard Schriber was transported and lodged at the Coos County Jail, where he is being held in lieu of $25,000.00 bail.”