Coos River smash-up lands three in hospital
Medics took three people to a hospital Tuesday evening after a car went airborne off the Coos River Highway and struck two trees.

Walkers welcome
North Bend police stopped 13 vehicles during their second pedestrian crosswalk sting of the year Tuesday at the corner of Virginia Avenue and Marion Street, but it seems the safety message might be sinking in.

Internet scam
A local resident found $33 of illicit charges on his phone bill after falling for an Internet scam last month.

Police arrest two in family disputes
Coos Bay police arrested two Coos Bay men in separate family disputes Tuesday.

Thefts and mischief
The following are theft and criminal mischief reports from police department logs.

On the docket
These felony cases are on the Coos County Circuit Court docket. The list reflects preliminary information from the court, not guilt or conviction.

Coos Bay man faces attempted murder charge
SALEM (AP) — A 22-year-old Coos Bay man faces attempted murder and assault charges for allegedly cutting the throat of an auctioneer in Woodburn with a boxcutter.