Stranded Male Rescued, Rock Ck.
CCSO release – Date / Time: March 3rd 2023 at 6:51 p.m.; Case Number(s): N/a; Classification: Assist Public; Location: Rock Creek Campground (South of Powers); Victim: Matthew G. Taylor; Information to be released: On March 3rd 2023 at 4:00 p.m. the Coos County Sheriff’s Office Dispatch Center received a report of a man who was stranded in the snow at Rock Creek Campground (South of Powers). It was further reported the man had been at the location since February 20th when his vehicle become disabled, however this was the first report to the Sheriff’s Office of this incident. Due to currently being stuck in deep snow with additional concerns of incoming inclement weather and having limited food resources remaining the man was requesting to be rescued from the campground. Deputies Gray and Baker immediately responded to Rock Creek Campground through deep snow (3 feet) to locate the individual. At approximately 6:51 p.m. Deputies Gray and Baker located Matthew G. Taylor (59) years of age from Bandon. Mr. Taylor was cold and hungry but otherwise uninjured. Mr. Taylor was transported out of the mountains and given a ride to Bandon by members of the Coos County Sheriff’s Office. The Coos County Sheriff’s Office would like to remind people to avoid travelling in hazardous weather if at all possible. If you must travel please ensure your friends or family know your travel route. Prepare for winter weather and make sure you have extra water, food, blankets, cell phone and other associated items.
Cape Arago Hwy. Shooting Update
CCSO release – Date / Time: March 3, 2023 at 12:38 a.m.; Case Number(s): S23-04878; Classification: Attempted Murder / Unlawful Use of a Weapon; Location: Charleston Fire Department, 92342 Cape Arago Hwy, Coos Bay, OR; Suspect(s): Tony J. Madrigal (37); Information to be released: On March 3, 2023 at 12:38 a.m. the Coos County Sheriff’s Office Dispatch Center received a call of shots fired in the parking lot of the Charleston Fire Department located at 92342 Cape Arago Hwy, Coos Bay, OR. Deputy Francis was in the area and arrived on scene almost immediately. Deputy Francis located one subject shot and was instrumental in rendering life-saving aid until medical personnel arrived on scene. The other subject involved (shooter) was also on scene and had called 911 for police response after the incident. The subject who had been shot was identified as Tony J. Madrigal (37) years of age of Coos Bay. The (shooter) was identified as Lane L. Klink (55) years of age also of Coos Bay. Mr. Madrigal was transported to Bay Area Hospital for a single gunshot wound and Mr. Klink reminded on scene and fully cooperated with law enforcement investigating the incident. Prior to the incident Mr. Madrigal and Mr. Klink had both been operating separate motorcycles in the city of Coos Bay and were both traveling westbound on Newmark Ave. At some point Mr. Madrigal attempted to run Mr. Klink, who had a passenger, off the roadway. Mr. Madrigal continued to chase Mr. Klink at a high rate of speed yelling for him to pull over. Mr. Klink finally pulled over in the Charleston Fire Hall parking lot located at 92342 Cape Arago, Coos Bay, Oregon. It was reported Mr. Madrigal un-sheathed a large (12 inch) knife and aggressively advanced towards Mr. Klink. Mr. Madrigal reportedly stated he was a, “Free Soul,” and was upset about the patches on Mr. Klink’s jacket. Mr. Klink gave a verbal warning to Mr. Madrigal who continued to advance towards Mr. Klink still brandishing the knife. Mr. Klink then unholstered his firearm and fired one round striking Mr. Madrigal. Mr. Klink then immediately called 911 for police response. Mr. Madrigal was contacted at Bay Area Hospital who admitted telling Mr. Klink to pull over and advancing towards Mr. Klink to talk about the road rage incident. Mr. Madrigal said at that point he was shot. Mr. Madrigal denied possessing a knife and stated, “It was just an accident.” Mr. Madrigal stated he was not a, “Free soul,” as had been reported. A knife approximately 12 inches in length and a firearm was recovered from the scene.