Coos County, OR. — Official Release: On April 19, 2025, at approximately 8:20 AM, Deputies H. Francis and J. Rowden responded to a disturbance at a residence on Willow Lane, North Bend, following reports of threats. Upon arrival, the deputies conducted a comprehensive investigation.
The investigation revealed that the suspect, Paul McKiddy (age 42), had engaged in threatening behavior during the early morning hours. McKiddy allegedly threatened a neighbor and family members residing on his property. Further inquiry disclosed that McKiddy discharged a firearm, sending a bullet through the neighbor’s window. Had the neighbor been present, the projectile could have caused severe injury. Additionally, evidence confirmed that McKiddy unlawfully entered the neighbor’s residence while it was unoccupied.
Based on these findings, McKiddy was arrested and transported to the Coos County Jail. He faces the following charges:
- Attempted Assault in the First Degree
- Burglary in the First Degree
- Unlawful Use of a Weapon (3 counts)
- Menacing (3 counts)
- Recklessly Endangering Another Person (3 counts)
McKiddy remains in custody at the Coos County Jail pending further legal proceedings.
“Police action is not indicative of guilt. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.”
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