Sam Thompson Hayden was accused by the Coos County District Attorney and later by Grand Jury indictment of committing multiple offenses against VICTIM on or about May 29, 2026 in Coos County, Oregon. The charges include: Count 1 - Strangulation Constituting Domestic Violence (C Felony, ORS 163.187) by knowingly impeding the normal breathing or blood circulation of VICTIM by applying pressure on the throat, neck or chest or blocking the nose or mouth; Count 2 - Assault in the Fourth Degree Constituting Domestic Violence (A Misdemeanor, ORS 163.160) by recklessly causing physical injury to VICTIM; Count 3 - Menacing Constituting Domestic Violence (A Misdemeanor, ORS 163.190) by intentionally attempting to place VICTIM in fear of imminent serious physical injury; Count 4 - Recklessly Endangering Another Person (A Misdemeanor, ORS 163.195) by recklessly engaging in conduct that created a substantial risk of serious physical injury to VICTIM. The Information and Indictment allege these offenses constitute domestic violence under ORS 135.230 and are part of the same act or transaction or common scheme or plan. Count 5 - Interference with Making a Report (A Misdemeanor, ORS 165.572) by removing, damaging, or interfering with a telephone or communication equipment to hinder or prevent another person from making an emergency call; Count 6 - Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants (A Misdemeanor, ORS 813.010); Count 7 - Reckless Driving (A Misdemeanor, ORS 811.140) by recklessly driving a vehicle upon a highway or premises open to the public in a manner that endangered the safety of persons or property. Agency case number: North Bend Police Department N20261700.

WHEN: May 29, 2026
WHERE: Coos County, Oregon
SUSPECT: SAM THOMPSON HAYDEN