Man Arrested After Slapping A Mother And Spitting On Her Baby While Holding A Gun

Eugene Police Department

At 4:41 p.m. on February 26, Eugene Police responded to Valley River Center for a menacing with a firearm incident inside the mall. The suspect, 22-year-old Reeson Darrell Cofey was reported to have slapped a mother and spit on her baby while holding a firearm in his waistband. Eugene Police Patrol officers and detectives saturated the area. 

Investigations worked with Springfield Police Department and found a possible location for Cofey in Springfield. SPD watched a vehicle associated with Cofey arrive at the location and observed Reeson enter the residence. EPD SWAT, Crisis Negotiation Team, K9, and Drone Team were activated and responded to assist. The primary officer, with the assistance of an EPD Violent Crimes detective, applied for a search warrant. Hails were conducted and Cofey came out of the house and officers safely took him into custody. He was transported to Lane County Jail on charges including Unlawful Use of a Weapon, Menacing, Harassment, and Assault in the Fourth Degree.

Eugene Police appreciates SPD’s assistance with this case. Case 25-03217