On January 27th, 2024, at 12:47 a.m., Sgt. A. Slater was on duty patrolling Seven Devils near Bandon. Sgt. Slater observed a suspicious vehicle sitting just outside Bandon Dunes Employee Housing. A single female occupied the car. The black Cadillac sedan had no plates or identification tags. Sgt. Slater attempted to contact the female as it was not a normal place to be parked at any time of the day or night. The woman drove away from Sgt. Slater at a high rate of speed, avoiding contact. Sgt. Slater attempted to conduct a traffic stop of the vehicle, which failed to yield. Sgt. Slater initiated a pursuit of the black Cadillac southbound on U.S. Hwy 101. Bandon Police attempted to deploy stop sticks just south of Bandon without success. The pursuit continued southbound on Hwy 101 to Port Orford, where Port Orford Police again tried to deploy stop sticks. The vehicle's driver, Clarissa M. Castro (27), ultimately avoided the stop sticks but crashed over an embankment in Port Orford on Oregon Street. Ms. Castro fled on foot, and Sheriff’s Office K9 Cena tracked her for approximately 150 yards in 60 – 70 mph wind gusts. Cena located Ms. Castro hiding in the beach grass. Ms. Castro was taken into custody and began to complain of injuries sustained from the crash. Ms. Castro was released to the Ambulance to have her medically evaluated. Ms. Castrol had a valid warrant for her arrest and is being referred to the Coos County D.A.’s Office on the additional charges of Elude by Vehicle, Elude by foot, & Reckless Driving.

WHEN: Jan 27, 2024 at 12:47 AM
WHERE: Bandon Dunes
SUSPECT: Clarissa M Castro