Man Arrested After Alleged Assault Near Bandon, Oregon

Coos County Sheriff's Office responds to reported dispute on Sunday afternoon.

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

A 33-year-old man named Robert L. Schnur was arrested on suspicion of domestic menacing and assault after an alleged incident near Bandon, Oregon on Sunday. According to the Coos County Sheriff's Office, deputies were dispatched around 12:45 p.m. to the area of Seven Devils Road and County Road 166 following a report of a dispute. Schnur is accused of assaulting someone with his hands and threatening them with a collapsible baton.

Why it matters

Incidents of assault and threats of violence, especially in rural areas, are concerning for local law enforcement and community members. The Coos County Sheriff's Office emphasized that the arrest does not indicate guilt and that Schnur is presumed innocent until proven otherwise in court.

The details

After responding to the reported dispute, deputies said they contacted multiple individuals at the scene and conducted an investigation. One person told authorities that Schnur allegedly assaulted someone with his hands and then threatened them with a collapsible baton. Following the investigation, Schnur was arrested on suspicion of Domestic Menacing and Assault IV (Domestic). He was then transported to the Coos County Jail.

  • The incident occurred around 12:45 p.m. on Sunday, February 23, 2026.

The players

Robert L. Schnur

A 33-year-old man who was arrested on suspicion of domestic menacing and assault following an alleged incident near Bandon, Oregon.

Coos County Sheriff's Office

The law enforcement agency that responded to the reported dispute and conducted the investigation leading to Schnur's arrest.

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What’s next

The case remains under investigation by the Coos County Sheriff's Office.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the importance of community vigilance and the role of law enforcement in responding to reports of violence, even in rural areas. The presumption of innocence will guide the legal process as the case proceeds.