A woman in Coos Bay was arrested after allegedly assaulting a sheriff’s deputy during a trespassing investigation, authorities said.
Incident on Wygant Road
According to the Coos County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to a report of a woman trespassing with a campfire on Wygant Road, just south of the city, around 8:10 p.m. on March 27.
At the scene, deputies identified the suspect as Kinsey R. Smith, 28.
Confrontation Turns Violent
Officials said Smith refused repeated orders to leave the property. When a deputy attempted to arrest her for trespassing, the situation escalated into a violent struggle.
During the altercation, the deputy was reportedly:
- Struck multiple times in the face
- Kneed in the groin
- Scratched and head-butted
- Bitten several times
Authorities said the confrontation lasted about five minutes before a second deputy arrived and helped bring Smith into custody.
Charges Filed
Smith was booked into the Coos County Jail and remains in custody.
She faces multiple charges, including:
- Criminal trespassing
- Resisting arrest
- Assault on a public safety officer
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