Bandon Police Department

05/18/2026

‼️ATTENTION ALL HARVARD STREET RESIDENTS DISPLACED BY FIRE‼️

Due to a large apartment complex fire at Harvard Street Apartments, approximately 10 residents have been displaced. The Red Cross is assisting those affected. If you are a resident displaced by the fire and fled the scene, please gather at the common area at Harvard Street Apartments for assistance and additional information.

05/11/2026

**OWNER PICKED UP**

Found dog 11th and Jackson. If yours, please contact Bandon Police at 541-347-2241 ext 1.

05/09/2026

**Owner Located**

Found at 11th and Jackson. Please call 541-347-2241 ext 1 to claim.

05/07/2026

The Bandon Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance regarding a recent series of metal thefts in the area, including the theft of letters and commemorative plaques from the Bandon Veterans Memorial believed to have occurred on or around May 2, 2026.

These memorial plaques hold significant value to our community and the veterans they honor. We are asking anyone with information that may assist in identifying those responsible or aid in the recovery of the stolen items to contact the Bandon Police Department.

Anyone with information is encouraged to call (541) 347-2241. Tips from the public may play a critical role in bringing those responsible to justice and recovering these important memorial pieces.

05/06/2026

Found male at 11th and 101, to claim call Bandon Police at 541-347-2241 ext 1.

04/30/2026

🚨 NOW HIRING – BANDON POLICE DEPARTMENT 🚨

The Bandon Police Department is accepting applications for Applicant Pool:

👮 Police Lateral Officer
👮‍♂️ Patrol Sergeant

📅 Open Until Filled

💰 Salary Range:
• Lateral Officer: $28.58 – $40.16/hr
• Patrol Sergeant: $36.18 – $50.41/hr

🎯 Why Apply?
✔ Competitive medical, dental & vision benefits
✔ Retirement plan
✔ Paid leave
✔ Specialty pay opportunities
✔ Potential take-home vehicle
✔ 💵 Up to $10,000 hiring bonus (certified applicants)

👮 Lateral Officer Requirements:
• Current/recent Oregon-certified law enforcement officer
• Patrol experience
• Must meet physical & background standards

👮‍♂️ Patrol Sergeant Requirements:
• Current certified law enforcement officer
• Several years of patrol experience
• Supervisory experience preferred
• Strong leadership & communication skills

📋 Selection Process Includes:
• Application review
• Interviews
• Background investigation
• Psychological & medical evaluation
• Drug screening

Note: Placement in the hiring pool does not guarantee immediate employment.

📨 Apply Now:
Submit your application, resume, and letter of intent to Chief Dhillon

📍 555 Hwy 101 / PO Box 67
Bandon, OR 97411

📩 Questions? Reach out for more info!

04/24/2026

Found male dog on Croft Lake Lane, if yours, please call 541-347-2241 ext 1 to claim.

04/16/2026

Oregon State Police press release: Fatal Crash – Highway 101 – Coos County - 04/16/26

COOS COUNTY, Ore. (16 April 2026) – On Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at 2:48 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a two-vehicle fatal crash on Highway 101 near milepost 260 in Coos County.

The preliminary investigation indicated a white Mercedes E400, operated by Bernard Cooley (78) of Bandon, was traveling northbound in the southbound lane when it nearly collided with a Bandon Police Department patrol vehicle and another passenger car. The Bandon police officer activated the patrol car’s overhead lights and turned around to stop the wrong-way driver. While the patrol car was trying to catch up, the Mercedes struck the southbound guardrail and veered back into the southbound lane. The Mercedes then collided head-on with a southbound blue Mazda Mazda3, operated by Mariah Mayfield (18) of Coquille.

The operator of the Mazda (Mayfield) was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The operator of the Mercedes (Cooley) was transported to an area hospital with minor injuries.

The highway was impacted for approximately three hours during the on-scene investigation.

The cause of the crash remains under investigation.

OSP was assisted by the Bandon Police Department, Coos County Sheriff’s Office, Bandon Fire Department, and the Oregon Department of Transportation.

Josephine County, Ore. (24 March 2026) – The last known photograph of Mark Smith was taken at his sister’s wedding in September 1973. He left his home in Billings, Montana, to travel in 1974, and was not heard from again. On February 26, 2026, the Oregon State Medical Examiner’s Office Human I...

04/08/2026

Found on Trout Pond and Bates Rd. Please call 541-347-2241 ext 1 to claim.