Radio Tower Damaged on Coos Mtn., June 18

CCSO release – On June 17, 2019 at 0852 hours, the Coos County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call of Criminal Mischief I on Coos Mountain off the BLM 26-10-27 1 Road. It had been determined sometime over the weekend suspects had cut guy wires holding up the Coos Mountain Repeater Site. The guy wires support the vertical repeater tower at the location which is over 150’-0” in height. The tower at this location is used for emergency communication for Loggers, Fire Personnel and Ham Radio Operators. This is an integral piece of infrastructure in the woods in this particular region, especially with the onset of fire season. Loss of this capability is dangerous to responders, and could greatly impact logging and firefighting operations. The tower, upon falling was completely destroyed. Many of the repeaters on the tower were destroyed as well. Initial estimates in damage exceed $60,000.00.  A reward is being posted for the identification and conviction of the parties responsible for committing this crime. Criminal Mischief I is a Class C-Felony. Anyone with information regarding this case is urged to call Sergeant Floyd at 541-396-7814 or the Coos County Sheriff’s Office at (541) 396-7830 .