Union County Sheriff's Office caught a Coos Bay man Monday, July 18, in Union after his effort to flee in a vehicle ended with a crash. Ricky Leroy Potter, 35, then ended up in the Union County Jail on numerous charges. Oregon State Police reported troopers at 10:22 a.m. that morning responded to assist a sheriff’s deputy who was attempting to stop a vehicle that was traveling toward Union on Highway 203B. “The driver and sole occupant had a valid warrant and was known to flee,” according to state police. The deputy entered into a pursuit with the vehicle and it eventually crashed on the 200 block of Bryan Street in Union. Law enforcement officers chased the driver on foot and eventually located him at a residence in Union. From there, the sheriff’s office arrested Potter, the suspect, and booked him into the county jail. State court records show the Union County District Attorney's Office has brought initial charges against Potter for misdemeanor and felony fleeing, hit-and-run involving property, second-degree criminal trespass and second-degree criminal mischief. The sheriff’s office also arrested Potter on two warrants. The criminal mischief count stems from Potter causing more than $500 to a city sign. Court records show Potter has a hearing the afternoon of Aug. 15 to enter a plea.

WHEN: July 19, 2022
WHERE: Union, Oregon
SUSPECT: Ricky Leroy Potter (Jr.)

posted almost 2 years ago

According to the Coos County sheriff's Office, deputies spotted a stolen Subaru in the Barview area and attempted to stop the vehicle when the driver fled at a high rate of speed. Deputies pursued the vehicle from Barview to the area of Shell Lane where they say the driver, 30-year-old Ricky Potter, drove into the driveway of a residence and fled the vehicle on foot. The passenger, 26-year-old Elizabeth Reed, also reportedly fled on foot, the report said. Witnesses reportedly saw the suspects flee into a nearby house. Reed and Potter were eventually arrested and taken to the Coos County Jail. Potter was charged with possession of a stolen vehicle and eluding, among other charges, and cited for several motor vehicle infractions. Reed was charged with unlawful entry into a motor vehicle and eluding on foot.

WHEN: Oct. 18, 2016
WHERE: Cape arago Hwy
SUSPECT: Ricky Leroy Potter (Jr.)

posted over 7 years ago

Around 8:54 a.m., the Sheriff's Office and other agencies executed a search warrant at 3350 Lakeshore Drive in North Bend in an attempt to locate stolen property from a recent burglary, the report says. Upon arrival, officials say deputies and officers found 15 people at the location. In total, 8 people were transported to the Coos County Jail from the address, police said. Six others were released at the scene. Scott Stilson, 19 of North Bend, was arrested and charged with Theft I, Burglary I, Unlawful Possession of Heroin and Probation Violation. Kyle Campbell, 24 of Coos Bay was arrested and charged with Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine and Felon in Possession of a weapon. Kayla Colgrove, 23 of Port Orford, arrested on an outstanding warrant Cassie Littles, 30 of Coos Bay, arrested on an outstanding warrant Jerry Loreman, 36 of North Bend, arrested on an outstanding warrant Ricky Potter, 29 of Coos Bay, arrested on an outstanding warrant Elizabeth Reed, 25 of Milwaukie, arrested on an outstanding warrant Cameron Corbin, 27 of Coos Bay was arrested for probation violation. Amanda Pence, 28 of Coos Bay was referred to the Coos County District Attorney's Office for Unlawful Possession of methamphetamine and released on scene. William Bledsoe, 26 of Florence; Matthew Garner, 25 of North Bend; Alethia Martin, 47 of Coos Bay; Roland Parker, 61 of North Bend; Thomas Pusztia, 44 of North Bend and Trevor Weast, 38 of North bend were released at the scene. During the search of the residence, police say they recovered over $2,000 in stolen property and seized several narcotics-related items. Officials from the Coos County Health Department and DEQ responded to investigate the substandard living conditions on the property, according to the police report.

WHEN: Feb 02, 2016
WHERE: 3350 lakeshore drive
SUSPECTS:
Ricky Leroy Potter (Jr.)
Cameron Robert Corbin
Jerry Allen Loreman

posted over 8 years ago

Police say 29-year-old Ricky Potter was a passenger in a vehicle stopped for a traffic violation when he got out and started to run. The officer immediately recognized Potter, authorities said, and he had a warrant out for his arrest for a parole violation. Police say this isn't the first time Potter has tried to elude police; they say he has a lengthy criminal history including 'resisting an officer' and weapons and drug possession. Police say Potter ran into the backyard of a nearby home and reached into his pocket; that's when the officer deployed his taser, but one of the probes missed. "When a suspect reaches to a place that you can't see and it's in direct non-compliance to a lawful order, the officer needs to protect himself and others by taking that level of force necessary to both stop the activity that the suspect is doing as well as to effect the arrest," explained North Bend Police Chief Robert Kappelman. Potter ran another block and a half before he was caught. He was taken to the Coos County Jail and charged with possession of methamphetamine, parole violation and 3rd degree escape.

WHEN: Sept. 12, 2015
WHERE: Virginia Ave.
SUSPECT: Ricky Leroy Potter (Jr.)

posted almost 9 years ago