•••Deputies serve search warrant on property and locate explosives, narcotics, and firearms. A Child was removed from home as a result of the investigation••• On December 22nd, 2023, at 9:00 a.m., Sgt. A. Slater was conducting an investigation on a property located on West Beaverhill Road near Hemlock Lane. The investigation resulted in an unrelated arrest. During this investigation, Sgt. Slater developed information that a minor child on the property was being subject to neglect and criminal mistreatment. As a result of the investigation, a search warrant for the property was secured. At 2:00 p.m. Sgt. Slater, along with Deputies H. Francis, S. Starr, J. Owens, Bandon Police Chief C. Dhillon, members from DHS (Child Services), and Bay Cities Ambulance, responded to the property on West Beaver Hill for service of the search warrant. During the search, several items were located, including multiple explosive devices, narcotics, firearms, body armor, and ammunition. A young child at the location was also found and removed from the home by DHS (Child Services). Ryan W. Woolman (37) and Megan N. Woolman (26) were arrested on several charges. Ryan was charged with Possession of a Destructive Device, Felon in Possession of a firearm, Felon in Possession of Body Armor, Criminal Mistreatment I, and Endangering the Welfare of a Minor. Megan was charged with Possession of a Destructive Device, Criminal Mistreatment I, and Endangering the Welfare of a Minor. Both subjects were transported to the Coos County Jail, where they were booked and are currently in custody. The Oregon State Police Bomb Squad was contacted about the explosive devices. The Bomb Squad responded and disposed of the items per their protocol.

WHEN: Dec 22, 2023 at 09:00 AM
WHERE: West Beaverhill Road near Hemlock Lane
SUSPECTS:
Megan Woolman
Ryan Wayne Woolman

posted 6 months ago

•••Two Men Arrested for Burglary After Being Found Hiding in County Disposal Site••• On September 10th, 2023, around 11:20 pm, Coos County Dispatch received a report about subjects trespassing at the Beaver Hill Disposal Site. Sergeant S. Moore and Deputy Z. Smith responded to the location. Bandon Police Department met them to assist. Shortly after their arrival, they located Ryan Woolman (37) of Bandon, hiding in the garbage pit at the disposal site. Upon continued search of the area, James Digby (44) of Coos Bay, was also located in the garbage pit area. Evidence at the scene indicated the subjects had been planning to remove items from the disposal site. Woolman and Digby were taken into custody for Burglary 2nd Degree (Class C Felony) and transported to the Coos County Jail, where they were booked and later released in accordance with Senate Bill 48.

WHEN: Sep 10, 2023 at 11:20 PM
WHERE: Beaver Hill Disposal Site
SUSPECTS:
Ryan Wayne Woolman
James Michael Digby

posted 10 months ago