CCSO release – The Coos County Sheriff’s Office will be conducting saturation patrols over the Memorial Day Weekend May 26, 27 and 28th. These patrols will be in conjunction with a countywide effort involving multiple law enforcement agencies, specifically the Oregon State Police. This Sheriff’s Office effort is paid for through a grant from the Oregon Department of Transportation administered by the Oregon State Sheriff’s Association. These extra saturation patrols will mainly focus on targeting those drivers who choose to operate their vehicles while under the influence of an intoxicant. An intoxicant can be but is not limited to alcoholic beverages, marijuana, illegal narcotics, prescription medication intended for use when not driving and substances such as spray paint used as an inhalant. Local Drug Recognition Evaluators (DRE’s) will be available for assisting the patrol officers. Memorial Day sparks the beginning of our busy summer season. There will be people coming to the coast to recreate on our Dunes National Recreation Area, our waterways and our roads. Please, do not use intoxicants and drive. Be safe this season!
