Coos County, OR. – Official Release: On January 12th, 2025, at approximately 5:57 PM, Deputy Z. Smith responded to reports of suspicious circumstances at the “Beach Bound” Campground in Bastendorff Beach. Two individuals from neighboring sites had called in multiple times regarding concerns.
Upon arrival, Deputy Z. Smith made contact with one of the reporting individuals, 45-year-old Obediah Teixeira. During the discussion, Dispatch informed the deputy that Obediah had an active warrant out of Benton County for Domestic Assault and Strangulation.
As a result, Deputy Z. Smith arrested Obediah for the active warrant and ensured the safety of all parties involved. He was subsequently transported to the Coos County Jail for booking.
Thank you to our law enforcement for their vigilance and swift action in keeping our community safe.
“Law enforcement action is not indicative of guilt. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.”
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