Warrant Service, Jan. 25

Seven Devils Road, CCSO release – On January 23, 2019 at approximately 12:48 P.M. a Coos County Sheriff’s Deputy observed a subject walking down Seven Devils Road near SW 8Th Street. From prior police contacts, the Deputy knew the individual as 27 year old Ian E. Geer. A record check revealed Mr. Geer had three outstanding warrants from the Coos County Sheriff’s Office. The warrants ranged from Failing to Appear to Resisting Arrest. Mr. Geer also had cautions for assaultive behavior towards law enforcement. When the deputy attempted contact with Mr. Geer he subsequently fled into some heavily wooded area on foot. K-9 Raven was called to the scene to conduct a criminal apprehension track for Mr. Geer. K-9 Raven tracked for approximately 1.5 miles through extremely rugged terrain. K-9 Raven flushed Mr. Geer back out to Seven Devils Road where a citizen reported seeing him running towards SW 11th Street. K-9 Odin responded to this location and was deployed to continue the criminal apprehension track. K-9 Odin tracked for approximately 400 yards and located Mr. Geer hiding in a fifth wheel trailer which was parked in an extremely remote area. Mr. Geer was taken into custody and transported to the Coos County Jail on the outstanding warrants. This capture highlights a total team effort. The Sheriff’s Office would like to say thank you to the Oregon State Police, BLM Rangers, Coquille Tribal Police, and the citizens who assisted in the area. This is K-9 Raven’s first tracking assist and K-9 Odin’s 78th criminal apprehension.