Deputy Responds to Domestic Violence in Coos County: Arrest Made

Coos County, OR. – Official Release: On January 14, 2025, at around 11:37 PM, the Coos County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a dispute at a residence on Walker Lane in Charleston. Deputy Z. Smith, who was in the vicinity, quickly arrived on the scene to address the situation.

Upon arrival, Deputy Smith made contact with 35-year-old Michael Hashberger, who was involved in the dispute and had been drinking that night. During the investigation, it was revealed that there had been a prior incident between Michael and the victim, during which the altercation had turned physical. The victim sustained minor injuries, which the responding Deputy documented. It was also noted that this incident occurred in close proximity to minor children.

As a result of the investigation, Michael Hashberger was arrested for Assault in the Fourth Degree Domestic-Felony. He was subsequently transported to the Coos County Jail, where he was booked and lodged.

The Coos County Sheriff’s Office encourages anyone experiencing domestic disputes or violence to seek help and report such incidents to the authorities.

“Police action is not indicative of guilt. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.”