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When my oldest son, a Marine, left for war and crossed the border from Kuwait into Iraq in March 2003 I started writing my conscience. After two tours that young combat veteran, my first born son, is now permanently disabled suffering from post traumatic stress disorder and his mother is now an ardent peace activist. Today I am active with Veterans for Peace, Military Families Speak Out and on the board of Rural Organizing Project Also, I am CEO of Rogue River Wind, Ltd and the inventor of a low profile wind turbine incorporating a high bandwidth generator developed with Portland State University.

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Coquille PD make arrest in rape case

April 10th, 2009 • Related • Filed Under

Coquille PD arrested Juan Ledesma-Laguna, 33, for Rape I, Assault IV, Strangulation and Interfering with a 911 call. The victim was a 23 year old resident at 1201 Shelley Road.

Thank goodness we have a professional police chief and department at last. Thank you Dian Courtright for all your hard work!

Today I was visiting the CPD offices and noticed that the ego board had been quickly modified eliminating any images of former officers Randy Ulmer and James Bryant from the group and individual photos.

Regarding Bryant, I understand his wife Tammy Bryant and the owner of a home in Coos Bay where underage females were allegedly given alcohol and encouraged to engage in sexual misconduct have been charged also. Bryant was arrested last month and suspended from the force. Tammy Bryant had previously worked for the department and was let go last summer after commenting on this blog from City Hall and attempting to slander one of the police chief applicants.

Again, kudos to the new chief, Mark Dannels, for handling these cases honestly and professionally.

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  1. Comment by themguys on 10 April 2009:

    Thank you to all who pushed so hard to effect change in the Coquille PD.

    I hope all you name-callers out there are re-thinking your criticism of this group of women who held feet to the fire.

    Thank you Chief, the Real Chief for all you’ve done to help . Not an easy job, we all know that.

    We hope you and your family are adjusting and happy.

    Except for the occasional curmudgeon, commenters on both sides overwhelmingly praise the Chief.

    I’m proud to say thanks Chief Man (never thought I’d be able to do that!).

  2. Comment by themguys on 10 April 2009:

    Oh, did I forget to mention Dian?

    My bad, way to go Dian, thank you for your consistantly calm reason.

    Now the DA and City Manager.

    Hello?

  3. Comment by magix on 10 April 2009:

    Alas, mean spirited Coquillians, (not everyone, just enough to make it unpleasant) don’t offer apologies or retractions. They prefer to live in their small comforting worlds

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