Coos Bay man arrested on a traffic stop after he provided false info to deputy

Coos County Sheriff's Office

On March 29, 2023, at 10:37 a.m. Sergeant A. Slater from the Coos County Sheriff’s Office performed a traffic stop of a vehicle on West Beaverhill Road near Hemlock Lane for several traffic violations.


The vehicle’s driver attempted to flee the scene on foot and was stopped by Sergeant Slater.


The vehicle’s driver initially provided false information through a fictitious name and date of birth. The man then attempted to use his brother’s name, also unsuccessfully. After an investigation, the vehicle’s driver was identified as Brian J. Hembree (46) of Coos Bay. The Coos County Sheriff’s Office Dispatch Center advised Brian had several outstanding warrants for his arrest. 


Brian was arrested on the outstanding warrants and charged with unlawful possession of methamphetamine. Brian Hembree (46) was transported to the Coos County Jail, where he is in custody. 



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