Reported Bank Robbery, Dec. 8

CBPD release – On 12/07/2021, at 1009hrs, the Coos Bay Police Department dispatch center received a call reporting a robbery at the U.S. Bank located at 400 Anderson Ave. Shortly after, the suspect, identified as 76-year-old Richard Freske, walked into the lobby of the Coos Bay Police Department to turn himself in. Coos Bay Officers were able to take Freske into custody without incident. During the course of the investigation, after reviewing state statute, and consulting with the Coos County District Attorney’s Office, it was determined that Freske had actually committed the crime of Disorderly Conduct in the second degree. Further, it was determined that Freske was dealing with mental health and other resource related issues. Ultimately, the Coos Bay Police Department contacted Mental Health Response Team and employed the services of the CBPD Community Resource Officer to determine the best location to take Freske as lodging at the Coos County Jail was not an available resource due to the level of crime committed. Freske was cited for Disorderly Conduct II.