Coos Bay, Oregon – A 46-year-old Coos Bay man was arrested Wednesday morning after a traffic stop near Cape Arago Highway led to drug and DUII charges.
According to the Coos County Sheriff’s Office, Deputy H. Francis conducted a stop at approximately 7:23 a.m. on Windy Lane after observing multiple traffic violations and a vehicle allegedly driving extremely recklessly.
Following the stop and subsequent investigation, Donald B. Pitassi, 46, of Coos Bay, was arrested on charges of Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants, Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine, and Reckless Driving.
Authorities said a small amount of methamphetamine, a methamphetamine pipe, packaging materials, and an open bottle of alcohol were seized from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed from the scene, and Pitassi was transported to the Coos County Jail.
The sheriff’s office noted that police action is not indicative of guilt and that all persons are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
The stop occurred during the early morning commute period, potentially affecting local traffic near Windy Lane and Cape Arago Highway.
The case remains active.
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