•••Suspect with Active Warrant Arrested in Downtown Coos Bay Following Investigation••• On August 14th, 2024, Deputy Z. Smith was following up on a case when a vehicle of interest and the suspect, Ryan Groce (39), were identified. It was discovered that Ryan also had an active arrest warrant for 13 counts of encouraging the sexual assault of an animal Around 9:40 PM, Deputies Z. Smith, B. Freerksen, and C. Sattler attempted to contact Ryan at his residence, but he was not located. The deputies then proceeded to another location where they believed Ryan might be. At approximately 10:00 PM, the deputies located Ryan near downtown Coos Bay. After interviewing him regarding the follow-up investigation, they took him into custody for his warrant. Ryan was transported to the Coos County Jail, where he was booked and remains in custody on the warrant. The neighbors said they had been worried about their kids. They were somewhat relieved when they found out he wanted their dogs, not their kids.

WHEN: Aug 14, 2024 at 10:06 p.m.
WHERE: Coos Bay
SUSPECT: Ryan Scott Groce