CCSO Reports Law Enforcement Scam
CCSO release – Date / Time: March 7th 2024; ***Be aware*** Scams are circulating using Sheriff’s Office Employees’ names and requesting money in the form of gift cards to have warrants cleared. The Coos County Sheriff’s Office has been made aware of a scam circulating using Sheriff’s Office Employees’ names and requesting money in the form of gift cards to have warrants cleared. In the most recent scam, the caller stated that they were Sgt. Shobar with the Coos County Sheriff’s Office and request money to clear outstanding warrants. Rest assured, the Coos County Sheriff’s Office will never solicit cash from citizens for law enforcement purposes. If you receive a call like this, please call the Coos County Sheriff’s Office Dispatch Center at 541-396-2106 to report the incident. Please share this information as you see fit.
Elude in Lakeside
CCSO release – Date / Time: March 8th, 2024 at 12:20 a.m.; Case Number(s): 2024-00005671; Classification: Elude by Vehicle / Reckless Driving / Reckless Endangering / Driving While Suspended Misdemeanor / Possession of a Controlled Substance – Fentanyl / Possession of a Controlled Substance- Methamphetamine; Location: Lakeside; Suspect(s): Christopher Dale-Reynolds (27); Motorcycle flees from Deputy near Lakeside. The operator was arrested on several charges, including narcotics possession. On March 8th, 2024, at 12:20 a.m. Deputy H. Francis observed two motorcycles northbound on Hwy 101 near milepost 226 at a high rate of speed while patrolling southbound. Deputy Francis attempted to catch up to the motorcycles and conduct a traffic stop on one of them at Highway 101 and Airport Way in Lakeside, Oregon. The motorcycles split, one turning onto Airport Way and entering Lakeside and the other continuing northbound on U.S. Hwy 101. Deputy Francis continued after the motorcycle on U.S. Hwy 101 and activated her lights and siren as a motorcycle pulled away from her, reaching speeds of 100 to 120 mph. Deputy Francis pursued the motorcycle just into Douglas County, where it finally pulled to the right-side shoulder of the road and stopped. Deputy Francis was able to take the operator, Christopher Dale-Reynolds (27), into custody without incident. Christopher was in possession of methamphetamine and fentanyl at the time of his arrest. Christopher Dale-Reynolds was transported to the Coos County jail on the charges of elude by vehicle, reckless driving, reckless endangering another, driving while suspended misdemeanor, possession of a controlled substance – fentanyl, and possession of a controlled substance- methamphetamine.
Going through Mail Boxes, Barview Area
CCSO release – Date / Time: March 7th, 2024; Case Number(s): 2024-00005601; Classification: Warrant Service; Location: Barview; Suspect(s): Rodney T. Krahn (30); Male arrested on an outstanding warrant after report of a suspicious person going through mailboxes. On March 7, 2024, at 11:00 a.m., the Coos County Sheriff’s Office Dispatch Center received a report of attempted mail theft in the Barview area off Hollywood Lane. The caller described the suspects as a female and male and provided a description of their clothing. The caller reported that two individuals were scouting the area and witnessed one of them open a mailbox. Sgt. J. Clayburn responded and located the male and female as described near Englund Marine in Charleston. The male was identified as Rodney T. Krahn (30), who had an outstanding arrest warrant. The two individuals denied opening mailboxes in the area, and no mail was found in their possession. Rodney T. Krahn was arrested on the outstanding warrant and transported to the Coos County Jail where he was booked and is currently in custody.
Warrant Arrest, Wildwood Dr.
Date / Time: March 8, 2024, 11:15 p.m.; Case Number(s): 2024-00005744; Classification: Warrant Service / Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine; Location: Hwy 101 / Wildwood Road; Suspect(s): Travis D. Reynolds (38); Male arrested on outstanding warrants and found to have over 7 grams of methamphetamine in his possession. On March 8th, 2024, at 11:15 p.m., Deputies were assisting a motorist on U.S. Hwy 101 near Wildwood Road. While at the location, Deputy H. Francis’ attention was drawn to a man walking in and out of traffic near the same location on U.S. Hwy 101. Deputy Francis contacted the man, Travis D. Reynolds (38), who advised that he was crossing U.S. Hwy 101 back and forth due to the bright vehicle lights. The Coos County Sheriff’s Office Dispatch Center advised Deputy Francis that Travis had a warrant outstanding for his arrest. Travis D. Reynolds (38) was arrested on an outstanding warrant and found to have over 7 grams of methamphetamine in his possession. Travis was charged additionally with Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine. Travis was transported to the Coos County Jail, where he was booked and remains in custody.
Arrested for Threatening a Deputy with a Knife
CCSO release – Date/Time: March 5th, 2024, around 4:31 am; Case #: 202400005383; Classification: Menacing, Unlawful use of Weapon, Resisting Arrest; Location: Seaport RV Park, Charleston; Suspect(s): Victoria Ramsey (37); Summary: Open 9-1-1 Call Leads to female’s Arrest After Threatening Deputy with Knife. On March 5th, 2024, around 4:31 am, Coos County Dispatch received an open 9-1-1 call with a female talking on the cell phone. The female was speaking incoherently while making threats to an unknown party. The call was plotted in the Sea Port RV Park in Charleston. While en route, Dispatch advised Deputy Z. Smith that it sounded like she was speaking to a dog and then knocking on a trailer door while yelling. When Deputy Smith arrived, he exited his vehicle to look for the female in question. Deputy Smith located the female in the RV park. He shined his flashlight on the woman, identifying himself to her as a Deputy with the Coos County Sheriff’s Office. He recognized the female from a previous contact, and she later confirmed her identity as Victoria Ramsey (37), of Coos County. Victoria told Deputy Smith that she was going to stab him and sick her dog on him. Victoria advanced toward Deputy Smith from the front door of the trailer with a knife in her right hand. Victoria walked towards him as he drew his taser and backed behind the fence line of the trailer property. With his taser out, he ordered her to drop the knife several times. Victoria refused to comply and continued to advance towards him. Deputy Smith deployed his taser, which successfully incapacitated Victoria. She was taken into custody without further incident. Victoria was transported to the Coos County Jail, where she was booked and processed for the crimes of Menacing, Unlawful Use of a Weapon, and Resisting Arrest. The Coos County Sheriff’s Office is committed to ensuring the safety of its citizens and will continue to work diligently to protect the community from harm. **CORRECTION** 3-11-24 – Victoria was not incapacitated by the taser. Deputy Smith was able to get her to drop the knife using several more verbal commands. She resisted his efforts to place her under arrest, eventually being placed in handcuffs and secured in his patrol car. I apologize for the mistake in the initial release.