On Tuesday evening, February 25th, a Bandon Police officer attempted to stop a speeding motorcycle on Highway 101 just after 9:30pm.
The motorcyclist accelerated away, leading to a high-speed pursuit that was quickly joined by Coos County Sheriff’s deputies before the motorcycle turned off Highway 101 onto a side road where deputies began their search.
Deputies ultimately arrived at an abandoned residence with two vehicles parked outside including a spray-painted black Toyota 4-Runner in the garage that a man would exit the driver’s seat from before quickly getting back in upon noticing the deputy.
Detecting the strong smell of fresh spray paint and noting the vehicle’s missing license plates, the deputy then recognized the driver as 35 year old Daniel Drews from previous encounters.
Recalling a recent report of a stolen red 4-Runner, the deputy confirmed that it had originally been red.
Dispatch confirmed the vehicle was stolen as backup units arrived to the scene, leading to Drews arrest.
A search revealed a blue substance believed to be fentanyl and brass knuckles unlawfully concealed in Daniel Drews pocket and a silver Ford F-250 parked nearby was also found to be stolen as well.
Drews was taken to the Coos County Jail for booking, while both vehicles were towed to be returned to their rightful owners.
