Illegal Harvesting of Forest Products, Dec. 23

Lampa Ln., CCSO report – On December 20, 2019 at approximately 12:30 pm, a Coos County Timber Deputy received multiple phone calls and text messages from Moore Mill Timber and Roseburg Resources regarding a subject who was seen by a neighbor unlawfully taking cedar from Roseburg Resources property on Lampa Lane near Lampa Creek Road. Two Deputies responded to the area but the suspect had left prior to their arrival. The Sheriff’s Office received information that the suspect was on Highway 42 S near Sturdivant Park with a disabled vehicle. Coquille Police responded to the disabled vehicle and contacted the suspect. Upon the arrival of Deputies, the investigation revealed that 36 year old Wayne J. Resendez had unlawfully taken approximately 1/3 cord of Cedar Bolts from Roseburg Property. The Cedar was seized and Resendez was cited for Unlawful Harvest/Transport of a Forest Product. Later in the investigation, it was determined the Cedar had a retail value of $133.33. Resendez will be referred to the District Attorney’s Office for Theft II in addition to the Unlawful Harvest/Transport charge. Coquille Police cited Resendez for Driving while suspended and Resendez’ vehicle was towed from the scene.