Bandon, Oregon – A stolen vehicle investigation on Parkersburg Road led to an arrest and drug charges Sunday afternoon.
According to the Coos County Sheriff’s Office, a deputy responded around 12:51 p.m. Sunday, March 22, to a report of a suspicious vehicle in the Bandon area. Upon arrival, the deputy observed the vehicle was heavily damaged and learned through dispatch that it had been reported stolen out of California.
During the investigation, a local resident informed the deputy that an unknown man had been in his yard and had also been seen the previous day in the same stolen vehicle, according to authorities.
Deputies located the suspect shortly afterward. Ernesto Romero, 37, was arrested and is facing charges of unlawful entry into a motor vehicle and unlawful possession of methamphetamine, authorities said.
The stolen vehicle was recovered at the scene.
The incident prompted a brief law enforcement presence in the area as deputies worked to confirm the vehicle’s status and locate the suspect. No additional suspects were reported.
Cases involving stolen vehicles and drug possession remain a recurring concern in parts of Coos County, particularly in rural and residential areas where suspicious activity is often first reported by residents.
The case may be relevant to local commuters and residents who rely on neighborhood reporting for public safety awareness.
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