Very early Thursday morning, April 25th, Coos County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to a call placed to Coos County Dispatch at approximately 1:40am, in which the caller indicated that they had been fired upon at address in Myrtle Point.
The subsequent investigation by first arriving deputies revealed that the suspect, identified as 28 year old Blaine Monson, had allegedly fired multiple rounds from a handgun at the victim who was in his vehicle and fled away from Mr. Monson. The victim had multiple bullet holes in his vehicle and a flat tire.
It was also learned through a records check that Mr. Monson was a convicted felon and was not legally allowed to own or possess a firearm.
After concluding the investigation, probable cause for Mr. Monson’s arrest was issued by the Deputy and Myrtle Point Police Officers assisted in trying to locate Mr. Monson, but they were unable to do so.
On Sunday, April 26th, Mr. Monson was arrested at 4:49pm, and booked into the Coos County Jail without incident on multiple charges, including, Attempted Assault in the First Degree, Felon in Possession of a Firearm, Menacing, and Unlawful Use of a Weapon.
On April 29th, 2024, Mr. Monson was formally charged and arraigned for the crimes of Attempted Murder, Felon in Possession of a Firearm, Unlawful use of a Weapon, and Menacing. Bail was set at One Million Dollars.
