BOOKED: Oct 15, 2024
RELEASED: Oct 25, 2024

0811.540 - Eluding Police Officer

BOOKED: Jan 27, 2024
RELEASED: Jan 29, 2024

0811.140 - Reckless Driving
0163.195 - Recklessly Endangering
0811.540 - Eluding Police Officer
0811.540 - Eluding Police Officer
0813.010 - Drive Under Influence Intoxicants

On January 27, 2024, at 9:27 p.m., Deputy H. Francis was patrolling on U.S. Hwy 42 S near Bandon, Oregon. Deputy Francis checked a car on vehicle-mounted radar at 103 mph and turned around to attempt a traffic stop. The vehicle failed to yield, and a short pursuit ensued onto Bear Creek Lane. The driver, Aaron C. Dawson (28) of Bandon, ditched the car near milepost two and fled on foot. Coos County Sheriff’s K9 Cena was called to the scene to conduct a criminal apprehension track for Mr. Dawson. After tracking a short distance, K9 Cena located Mr. Dawson curled up in a creek under thick blackberry bushes. Mr. Dawson was taken into custody. Aaron C. Dawson was transported to the Coos County Jail on the charges of Elude by Vehicle, Elude by Foot, Reckless Driving, Reckless Endangering, and DUII. Mr. Dawson was booked and remains in custody.

WHEN: Jan 27, 2024 at 9:27 PM
WHERE: U.S. Hwy 42 S near Bandon
SUSPECT: Aaron Christopher Dawson