Male with Gun at Casino
CCSO release – Date / Time: March 29th, 2023, at Case Number(s): S23-06878; Classification: Felon in Possession of a Firearm; Location: Mill Casino 3201 Tremont Ave, North Bend, Oregon; Suspect(s): Gary D. Danielson (32). On March 29th, 2023, several members of the Coos County Sheriff’s Office, along with two Coquille Tribal Police Officers, were attending a meeting with Timber representatives from multiple timber companies at the Mill Casino. The meeting was taking place upstairs, overlooking the hotel side entrance. Melissa, the Officer Manager for the Sheriff’s Office, noticed a suspicious-looking man walking towards the entrance of the Hotel from the parking lot and made Deputy Gray aware. While Melissa and Deputy Gray watched the man from the window, they noticed him pull a mask over his face, take a handgun from his pocket, and move it to the inside of his jacket. All law enforcement officers at the meeting quickly moved downstairs and confronted the subject, who was identified as Gary D. Danielson (32) of Coos Bay. Mr. Danielson was immediately taken into custody. A loaded 9mm handgun was seized from the inside of his jacket. North Bend Police responded at the request of the Sheriff’s Office and transported Mr. Danielson to the Coos County Jail on the charge of felon in possession of a firearm. It is unknown what Mr. Danielson’s intentions were; however, we are very proud of our local law enforcement officers for always remaining vigilant.
K9 Cena Track, Seven Devils Road
CCSO release – Date / Time: March 30, 2023, at 11:00 a.m.; Case Number(s): S23-06988; Classification: Warrant Service / False Info to Police; Location: Seven Devils Road milepost 12, Coos Bay, Oregon; Suspect(s): Brian R. Williams (45); Man arrested after running from the deputy and giving false name. On March 30, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. Sgt. Slater from the Coos County Sheriff’s Office was patrolling on Seven Devils Road near milepost 12 when he saw a man he knew had valid warrants for his arrest. Sgt. Slater attempted to contact Brian R. Williams (45) of Bandon at the location. Brian subsequently fled on foot into the brush surrounded by garbage. Dispatch confirmed the warrants while Sgt. Slater removed K9 Cena to track for Brian. K9 Cena tracked to the back of the property, into the brush, and down a steep drainage, where she located Brian hiding in a small hole in the side of the hill. Brian was taken into custody at this time. When asked for his name, Brian responded with, “Casey,” and then became irate. It was learned that Brian was also on abscond status regarding his probation; however, this could not be confirmed at the time. The warrants were confirmed, and Brain was transported to the Coos County Jail on the additional charge of false info to a police officer. Brian was later released on citation. This marks K9 Cena’s 27th criminal apprehension.