Strangulation
News release from the Coos Co. Sheriff’s Office. On August 13, 2014, at about 2301 hours, a Coos County Sheriff’s Deputy and a Myrtle Point Police Officer responded to 98688 Thornberry Lane, Myrtle Point in response to a report of a domestic dispute occurring there. Through the course of the investigation it was learned Steven Tallhunter had allegedly strangled his wife, Laurie Tallhunter and subjected her to unwanted physical contact which constituted the crime of Harassment. Additionally, Tallhunter had allegedly made efforts to keep his wife from calling 911 constituting the crime of Interfering with Making a Report. It was further learned Tallhunter had also subjected his fifteen year old daughter to unwanted physical contact which constituted the crime of Harassment. Steven Tallhunter was arrested and transported to the Coos County Jail.
Coos Co. Sheriff’s log
Some of the entries on the Coos Co. Sheriff’s log for Wednesday, Aug. 14. 9:20 a.m., Roy Road, Coos Bay, “Child Neglect.” 1:47 p.m., 200 E. 2nd St., Coos Co. Jail, Coquille, “Assault.” 2:06 p.m., Salmon Creek Road, Powers, “Child Neglect II.” For more information: Coos County Sheriff’s Office, 250 N. Baxter, Coquille, Oregon 97423, 541-396-7800, 541-396-7801. Closed for Lunch from 11:30a – 12:30p. Sheriff’s Office Records 541-396-7802.