DWS
News release CCSO. On June 23, 2017, at about 2025 hours, deputies observed a 2006 Mercedes R500 SUV traveling west on Coos Sumner Lane. Deputies identified the driver as Michael Farnham. Farnham’s driving status was revoked-misdemeanor. Deputies stopped the vehicle on Ross Inlet Road, about a ¼ mile up from Coos Sumner Lane. Coos Bay Police arrived to assist and deployed K9 Katie, a drug detection dog, on the vehicle. K9 Katie had a positive alert and the vehicle. Deputies searched the vehicle and discovered several used syringes, a syringe loaded with suspected methamphetamine, digital scale with suspected meth residue, (3) pills of suspected hydrocodone, (2) pills of suspects Oxycontin, and a small amount of suspected meth. Farham was also currently on parole and his Parole Officer was contacted, who authorized a detainer. Michael Farnham, 38 years old of Coquille, was arrested for Driving While Suspended Misdemeanor and Parole Violation. Farnham was transported to the Coos County Jail, where he was booked and lodged with no bail. Farnham will also be referred for additional charges once the suspected narcotics are sent to the crime lab. Deputies were assisted on scene by the Coos Bay Police Department and their narcotic detection K9 Katie.
DUII Marlow Ck.
News release CCSO. On June 23, 2017, at about 2306 hours, deputies contacted a white 2011 Ford F-350 truck parked near the intersection of Marlow Creek Road and Highway 241 in Coos Bay. Deputies located the operator, Gerardo Lua-Mendez, sitting in the driver’s seat slumped over. Deputies had to wake Lua-Mendez up, as he was asleep. The vehicle was running with the lights on. While speaking with Lua-Mendez, deputies noted a strong odor of alcohol coming from the vehicle and there was an empty beer can in plain view. Deputies learned Lua-Mendez had driven from his residence to that location. Deputies had Luz-Mendez perform Standardized Field Sobriety Tests, and at the conclusion of the tests, arrested Lua-Mendez for Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants. Deputies took Lua-Mendez to Coos Bay Police Department for processing. Lua-Mendez provided a breath sample and his blood alcohol content was .14, almost twice the legal limit. Gerardo Lua-Mendez, 31 years old of Coos Bay, was issued a criminal citation for DUII and released to his parents at the Coos Bay Police Department.
Stalking Order
News release CCSO. On June 22, 2017, deputies responded to the 93000 block of Chesley Lane in North Bend for a reported violation of stalking order. Deputies spoke with the victim, Tiffany Grainger, who reported her estranged husband, Robert Grainger, had called her cell phone after being served divorce papers today. Deputies learned there was a valid stalking order in place, prohibiting Robert from any contact with Tiffany. Deputies and officers from the Myrtle Point Police, checked Robert’s residence as well as other areas and were unable to locate him. Deputies later were able to contact Robert by phone and arranged to meet him at KFC in North Bend. Robert showed up and was arrested for violation of stalking order. Robert, 35 years old of Myrtle Point, was transported to the Coos County Jail, where he was booked and lodged on $10,000.00 bail.