SCINT & Illegal Firearms
CCSO release – Date / Time: June 14, 2023; Case Number(s): SC-23-012 / S23-13536; Classification: Felon in Possession of Firearm X3; Location: S. Coos County; Suspect(s): Cody L. Reynolds (38); S.C.I.N.T. removes three rifles from local streets, including a “Ghost gun,” leading them to a secondary location. (Secondary press release to follow shortly). On June 14th, 2023, the South Coast Interagency Narcotics Team (S.C.I.N.T.) received information about illegal firearms being bought and sold in South Coos County by a convicted felon. S.C.I.N.T. immediately put together a team that included several members of the Sheriff’s Office and the Coos County Community Corrections Department to intercept the illicit weapons and to hold those responsible who were involved in the transactions. As a result of this investigation, S.C.I.N.T. arrested Cody L. Reynolds (38) of Myrtle Point. Cody had two rifles in his possession, a small amount of methamphetamine, and had just illegally sold a third rifle which was also recovered. Cody is a convicted felon on supervised probation with the Community Corrections Department. While two of the firearms involved had traceable serial numbers, one of the 2.23 rifles was a “Ghost gun.” Meaning it did not have a serial number and was untraceable. Further investigation into this incident led S.C.I.N.T to another residence on Lower Norway near Myrtle Point. (Secondary media release will be available shortly). S.C.I.N.T. and the Coos County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank the public for keeping their local law enforcement apprised of events like this occurring in our County.
Meth & Firearms
CCSO release – Date / Time: June 14, 2023; Case Number(s): S23-13554 / SC-23-0013; Classification: Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine / Unlawful Distribution of Methamphetamine / Felon in Possession of a Firearm; Location: Lower Norway, Myrtle Point; Suspect(s): Donald E. Nickles (52). S.C.I.N.T. seizes drugs, firearms, and U.S. currency from a residence near Myrtle Point during a follow-up investigation. On June 14th, 2023, at 2:30 p.m., members from the South Coast Interagency Narcotics Team (S.C.I.N.T.) along with Sheriff’s Deputies and Officers from the Community Corrections Department responded to a residence on Lower Norway Road, near Myrtle Point as part of a continuing investigation from earlier in the day. S.C.I.N.T. contacted the homeowner, Donald E. Nickles (52) of Myrtle Point, at the residence. Information gathered during the subsequent investigation resulted in a search of Mr. Nickles residence for narcotics and firearms. Deputies located (4) ounces of methamphetamine, psilocybin mushrooms, packaging material, scales, a .22 rifle, a shotgun, and just under $1,000 U.S. currency. All the illicit items were seized from the residence. Donald E. Nickles is being referred to the Coos County District Attorney’s Office on several charges, including, Unlawful Possession of methamphetamine, Felon in Possessing of a Firearm x2, and Unlawful Distribution of methamphetamine. Mr. Nickles will likely be referred on additional charges as the investigation continues, and tests results are received.