PCS Heroin, Feb. 9

CCSO release – On February 7th, 2021 at approximately 11:00 AM, a Coos County Deputy performed a traffic stop for multiple traffic violations on a car near the intersection of Libby Ln. and Capitol Dr. in Coos Bay. The driver of the vehicle was later identified as 28 year old Andrew Riggs of Coos Bay, and a passenger in the car was identified as 24 year old Michaela Bindra of Coos Bay. Through this traffic stop, the deputy observed what appeared to be narcotics in the vehicle. There was also a large quantity of bullets sitting on the passenger side floorboard. The Deputy contacted Ms. Bindra’s PO, who requested she be detained. Mr. Riggs was removed from the vehicle, and Deputies discovered he had a concealed handgun in his pocket. The gun was removed, found to have a round in the chamber with the safety off, and loaded with a full magazine of 9mm rounds. A search of the vehicle led to Deputies finding a bag with over 2 grams of suspected Heroin, a small bag with approximately a half gram of suspected Methamphetamine, a torch lighter, and over 40 rounds of ammunition inside the car. Ms. Bindra was transported to the Coos County Jail on a parole violation. Mr. Riggs was cited and referred to the District Attorney’s office for charges.