On Saturday morning, April 19th, at approximately 8:20am, Coos County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a disturbance at a residence in North Bend, following reports of threats.
A comprehensive investigation was conducted by deputies upon arrival revealing the suspect, 42 year old Paul McKiddy, had engaged in threatening behavior during the early morning hours, allegedly threatened a neighbor and family members residing on his property.
Further inquiry disclosed that McKiddy had discharged a firearm, sending a bullet through the neighbor’s window. Had the neighbor been present, the projectile could have caused severe injury. Additionally, evidence confirmed that McKiddy unlawfully entered the neighbor’s residence while it was unoccupied.
Based on these findings, McKiddy was arrested and transported to the Coos County Jail on multiple charges including Attempted Assault in the First Degree, Burglary in the First Degree, Unlawful Use of a Weapon (3 counts), Menacing (3 counts), Recklessly Endangering Another Person (3 counts).
McKiddy remains in custody at the Coos County Jail pending further legal proceedings.
