Abandoned Vehicle, Chandler Rd., Bandon
CCSO report – Date / Time: August 7th, 2023, around 10:27 am; Case Number(s): 202300023940; Classification: Public Assistance Request; Location: Chandler Road, Bandon. Abandoned and stripped vehicle sparks investigation. On August 7th, 2023, around 10:27 am, Coos County Dispatch received notice about a stolen and stripped black 2006 Blazer abandoned on Chandler Road near Rosa Road in Bandon. Deputy M.R. Smith, with assistance from Bandon Police Department, confirmed that the vehicle was stolen and was abandoned at the location between 9:00 pm on August 6th and the time Coos County Dispatch received notice on August 7th. Your Coos County Sheriff’s Office is requesting your assistance in obtaining any information that assists in identifying the person(s) responsible for stealing, stripping, and abandoning the vehicle. If you have any information, please call our non-emergent line at (541)396-2106.
Hit & Run, Selander Rd. & Coos Sumner Ln.
CCSO report Date / Time: August 7th, 2023, around 3:53 pm; Case Number(s): 202300023979; Classification: Public Assistance Request; Location: Selander Road and Coos Sumner Lane, Coos Bay. Sheriff’s Office seeks Public Assistance in finding Hit and Run Suspect. On August 7th, 2023, around 3:53 pm, Coos County Dispatch received a report of a Hit and Run near Coos Sumner Lane and Selander Road in Coos Bay. Deputy M.R. Smith arrived to find a power line in the roadway. A power pole on the ground also left the residence without power. Power company employees were diligently working to restore power to the family home. It was determined that the incident was around 2:20 pm, based on when the power company received the initial call for service. Witnesses reported to Deputy Smith that a blue dump truck pulling a trailer with a yellow excavator, which had the arm not fully extended, hit the power pole, which caused a loud noise. They added that the blue dump truck did not stop and kept driving eastbound on Coos Sumner Lane. Your Coos County Sheriff’s Office asks you for any information leading to the driver’s identity. If you have any information please call our non-emergent line at (541)396-2106.
Sentenced Back to Prison
CCSO release – Date / Time: August 7, 2023; Classification: Identity Theft / Burglary II (Prison Sentence); Suspect(s): Corbin R. Seaman (32). Corbin R. Seaman (32) was sentenced back to prison after his sentence was commuted by Governor Kate Brown in 2021. In 2021 Corbin R. Seaman’s (32) lengthy prison sentence was commuted by then-Governor Kate Brown. Since that time Mr. Seaman has committed several new crimes. Deputy District Attorney (DDA) John Blanc has been working diligently in reference to Mr. Seaman’s outstanding cases. On August 7, 2023, DDA Blanc assisted in Mr. Seaman’s case resolution culminating with Mr. Seaman pleading guilty to the following charges. Identify Theft ; Burglary II . Mr. Seaman received a sentence of (48) months for the two charges above. Mr. Seaman was previously sentenced to a (4) month parole sanction, sending him back to prison for (52) months.
Fatal Accident near Powers
CCSO release – Date / Time: August 4th, 2023, 11:30 a.m.; Classification: Accident involving U.S. Forest Service (Wildland Firefighter) Death; Location: National Forrest 3300 Road (South of Powers). U.S. Forest Service, (Rouge River – Siskiyou National Forrest Group) Firefighter passed away in a vehicle crash. On August 4th, 2023, the Coos County Sheriff’s Office Dispatch Center received a report of a vehicle crash involving (3) Firefighters from the U.S. Forrest Service, Rouge River – Siskiyou National Forrest Group. The crash occurred one mile south of Powers on the National Forrest (NF) 3300 Road. The three Firefighters involved were on-duty moving fire equipment but not currently assigned to an active fire detail. As a result of the crash, Wildland Firefighter Benjamin C. Sapper (21) of Colorado passed away at the scene. The news spread quickly to local fire departments and law enforcement, who put together a touching escort of several emergency vehicles to escort Benjamin to Amling-Schroeder in Coquille. Volunteers from multiple local fire departments have been standing guard over Benjamin day & night until he is transported home to Colorado. The Coos County Sheriff’s Office is the lead agency investigating the crash, assisted by the Oregon State Police, U. S. Forest Service, and the Powers Police Department. At this time, the investigation is ongoing. The vehicle’s driver is cooperating with the investigation; however, their name will not be released until the analysis of the crash and review are complete. When the investigation is completed, it will be referred to the Coos County District Attorney’s Office for review. The Sheriff’s Office estimates the investigation will take approximately two weeks. Our hearts go out to Benjamin’s family, co-workers, and friends. Please keep them all in your thoughts as they go through this difficult time.
Warrant Service, Bunker Hill
CCSO report – Date / Time: August 7th, 2023, around 5:30 pm; Case Number(s): 202300023987; Classification: Warrant Service; Location: Bunkerhill area; Suspect(s): Kirstan Dillon (34). Wanted Coos County woman arrested by Deputy she spat blood on last August. Earlier this month, Deputy Z. Smith learned that Kirstan Dillon (34) worked at a business in Bunkerhill and that she had an active felony warrant for her arrest from an incident in August 2022. During that incident, Deputy Smith had arrested Kirstan after she had spit blood and saliva on him. At the time, Kirstan was released as directed by Senate Bill 48. On August 7th, 2023, around 5:30 pm, Deputy Smith located Kirstan at her place of employment. After speaking with the store manager and advising him of the situation so he could find coverage for her shift, Kirstan was arrested on the warrant without incident. Deputy Smith transported Kirstan to the Coos County Jail, where she was booked and subsequently released due to overcrowding issues. The Coos County Jail only has (11) beds available for women, and after a security assessment of those in custody, Kirstan was the appropriate option for release at this time. Although she was released, hopefully, this reminded her that failure to appear in court does not eliminate the effect her actions had on those she victimized, and should she fail to appear again, a Coos County Deputy will locate her.