Coos County, OR. — Official Release: On May 6, 2025, around 9:37 AM, Deputy Z. Smith responded to a complaint about a vehicle and trailer parked on Penny Road. What started as a routine check turned into a tense situation requiring quick action and teamwork. A local resident raised concerns about Tonya Mauldin, 40, who was inside a green Chevy pick-up. Deputy Smith approached and found Mauldin lying in the truck with a knife nearby. Acting swiftly, he secured the knife and tried to talk with her.
North Coos Dispatch informed Deputy Smith of active Protective and No Contact Orders involving Mauldin. She admitted to contacting someone she was legally barred from, which was later confirmed. As the situation escalated, Mauldin grew agitated, making threats and refusing to leave the vehicle. When she tried to start the truck, Deputy Smith stepped in to prevent any harm.
Deputies Mong, Lay, and Vitek arrived to assist, and after a brief struggle, Mauldin was safely taken into custody. She was arrested for Violating a No Contact Order and Resisting Arrest. Further investigation revealed she had also violated a Restraining Order by approaching a protected residence the previous night. After a medical evaluation, Mauldin was booked and lodged at the Coos County Jail.
Our deputies work hard to keep our community safe, often in challenging circumstances.
A reminder: police contact does not indicate guilt, and all individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.
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