CCSO release – Date/Time: March 16th, 2024, around 6:45 pm; Case #: 202400006417; Classification: 2 Counts of Violating Stalking Order, Criminal Mischief, 2 Counts of Unlawful Possession of a Firearm; Location: Bruce Road, Coos Bay; Suspect(s): Christopher Bergstrom (41); Summary: Property Damage Leads to Arrest: On March 17th, 2024, around 6:45 pm, Coos County Dispatch received a 911 call due to a disturbance on Bruce Road in Coos Bay. A resident reported that their kitchen window had been damaged by what appeared to be shots from a pellet gun. Deputy S. Starr responded to the area to investigate. Upon arrival, Deputy Starr observed multiple damages to the property, including a kitchen window with several holes and inoperable outdoor light fixtures, consistent with being shot by a pellet gun. An inspection of the damage and the trajectory of the pellets suggested that the shots originated from a neighboring property. Deputy Starr identified the suspect as Christopher Bergstrom (41) of Coos County. Mr. Bergstrom is the respondent of a Stalking Protection Order, which prohibits him from interacting with the victim(s) in this case. During the investigation, Deputies Starr and H. Francis located Mr. Bergstrom in a vehicle outside of his residence. Further investigation led to the discovery of (2) firearms and ammunition unlawfully concealed by Mr. Bergstrom. Witnesses reported frequent use of a pellet gun by Mr. Bergstrom, correlating with the damage observed on the victim’s property. Mr. Bergstrom was arrested and transported to the Coos County Jail for the crimes of; 2 Counts of Violating a Stalking Order, Criminal Mischief, and 2 Counts of Unlawful Possession of a Firearm. Mr. Bergstrom remains in custody at the Coos County Jail.
