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Ian Paul Cowan (1993)

** DECEASED **


DA Press Release: "This morning at approximately 8:10 AM, the Coos County Sheriff's Office received several 911 calls reporting a shooting at the Seaport RV Park located in Charleston, Oregon. Law enforcement and medical personnel responded to the scene. Upon arrival deputies found 31-year-old Charleston resident, Ian Cowan, deceased from an apparent gunshot wound. The Coos County Major Crime Team was activated to assist in the investigation. Late this morning, law enforcement arrested 32-year-old Charleston resident Alyssia R. Nelson on a charge of Murder in the Second Degree. She has been lodged at the Coos County Jail. It is believed that Mr. Cowan and Ms. Nelson were living together at the RV park."

WHEN: Feb 13, 2024 at 08:10 AM
WHERE: Seaport RV Park, Charleston
INVOLVED:
Ian Paul Cowan
Alyssia Ryan Nelson

posted 10 months ago

CCSO Press Release: "On February 1st, 2024, at 1:40 a.m. Sgt. A. Slater was patrolling North Coos River Hwy near Catching Slough when he checked a motorcycle on radar at over 100 mph. Sgt. Slater turned around and attempted to conduct a traffic stop on the bike. The motorcycle fled from Sgt. Slater into Eastside, turning onto D Street and then 14th Avenue. The bike accelerated to a high speed up 14th Avenue, causing the operator to lose control and crash at the intersection of 14th Avenue and I Street. Sgt. Slater immediately located and aided the operator, who was identified as Ian P. Cowan (30). Although Mr. Cowan stated he was uninjured, he was transported to Bay Area Hospital for evaluation. Mr. Cowan was charged with Eluding by Vehicle, Reckless Driving, and a Probation Violation. Mr. Cowan was also cited for Driving While Suspended violation. The motorcycle was towed from the location by Mast Brothers Towing."

WHEN: Feb 01, 2024 at 03:04 AM
WHERE: 14th and I
SUSPECT: Ian Paul Cowan

posted 11 months ago