K9 Odin
On March 5th 2020, a Coos County Sheriff’s Deputy contacted two vehicles parked in the middle of the entrance road to the South Slough Estuary. During the contact one of the individuals, 21 year old Alexis A. Carstensen of Coos Bay was arrested on outstanding warrants. Also during the investigation it was learned the one of the vehicles blocking the road, a ford pick-up was stolen. The man who was seated in the driver’s seat upon contact identified as 35 year old Kyle L. Golden of Coos Bay, fled from deputies on foot after the status of the vehicle was revealed by the Coos County Sheriff’s Office Dispatch Center. K9 Odin was called to conduct a criminal apprehension track for Mr. Golden on the charge of Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle. During the track for Mr. Golden, K9 Odin sustained an injury in his back left leg. The track was immediately suspended and probable cause was placed out for Mr. Golden’s arrest. K9 Odin was immediately transported to Hansen-Meekins Veterinary Hospital for treatment and evaluation. K9 Odin was diagnosed with a torn Anterior cruciate ligament injury which is similar to the (torn ACL) in humans. Odin was has been prescribed the appropriate medications and rest pending his evaluation at the Oregon Veterinary Referral Associates on March 25th, with surgical repair likely following a short time later. The Coos County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank everyone for their outpouring of support for Odin and want to ensure you we believe he will have a successfully surgery and be back to duty in no time. We have been asked about donations for Odin’s medical care and are providing the following in response to these requests. If you would like to make a donation to Odin’s medical expenses you can make a check payable to the following. Coos County Sheriff’s Office K9 Program, 250 N. Baxter, Coquille OR 97423. You may also contact the Oregon Referral Associates after the surgery to donate direct to the provider their number is 541-736-1100.
