October 6, 2008
- Coos Bay / North Bend, Oregon
New group aims to stop crimes in Coquille
Former Coos County Sheriff Mike Cook and his wife Pat lead the Coquille Valley Crime Stoppers. By Azenith Smith
COQUILLE - A group of citizens in Coquille is starting up a grassroots effort to help the police department with unsolved crimes in the valley.
Fashioned after Coos Stop Crime, the just-formed Coquille Valley Crime Stoppers formally introduced themselves to the Coquille Police Department on Friday with a celebration for them for National Police Memorial Week. Headed up by former Coos County Sheriff Mike Cook, the group's main purpose is to help raise funds to encourage people to come forward about area crimes, in particular, two unsolved ones. "The first one we showcased was the Jeremy Bright case and the Leah Freeman case, a couple of unsolved homicides," says Cook. "We thought maybe if we could raise enough money, maybe somebody will come forward and we can solve those crimes." Police Chief Michael Reaves said, he supports their efforts 100 percent, and applauds them for working with the department. "As long as everybody works together," said Reaves. "I think that we will do the things that we want to do, have the quality of life that we want to have in our community. If people work together in support of the police department, rather than denigrating the police department, it always makes things easier." In the future, the Coquille Valley Crime Stoppers hopes to offer a tip line for Coquille Police Department. Right now, they're working on getting their non-profit status and brainstorming fund raising ideas. If you'd like to learn more about the group, their web site is www.cvcrimestop.com. |
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