S.C.I.N.T. seizes drugs, firearms, and U.S. currency from a residence near Myrtle Point during a follow-up investigation

Coos County Sheriffs' Office

On June 14th, 2023, at 2:30 p.m., members from the South Coast Interagency Narcotics Team (S.C.I.N.T.) along with Sheriff’s Deputies and Officers from the Community Corrections Department responded to a residence on Lower Norway Road, near Myrtle Point as part of a continuing investigation from earlier in the day.

S.C.I.N.T. contacted the homeowner, Donald E. Nickles (52) of Myrtle Point, at the residence. Information gathered during the subsequent investigation resulted in a search of Mr. Nickles residence for narcotics and firearms. 

Deputies located (4) ounces of methamphetamine, psilocybin mushrooms, packaging material, scales, a .22 rifle, a shotgun, and just under $1,000 U.S. currency. 

All the illicit items were seized from the residence. Donald E. Nickles is being referred to the Coos County District Attorney’s Office on several charges, including, Unlawful Possession of methamphetamine, Felon in Possessing of a Firearm x2, and Unlawful Distribution of methamphetamine. Mr. Nickles will likely be referred on additional charges as the investigation continues, and tests results are received.