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A woman walking around in traffic causing a disturbance was arrested by Grants Pass Police Thursday morning.

Officers reported to the corner of NW F Street and NW Booth Street at 11:48 a.m., where they attempted contact with the suspect. She was punching and yelling at vehicles in the roadway, while also flashing drivers.

She was successfully detained and identified as Danielle Osborne. Officers took her into custody for a charge of Second Degree Disorderly Conduct. She was also found to be wanted on a Josephine County Sheriff's Office warrant for Fourth Degree Assault, and Third Degree Theft.

Osborne was transported to and lodged in the Josephine County Jail.

 

Officers with Grants Pass Police warned two men for open container Thursday, and transported one of them to jail for a parole violation detainer.

The suspects were located behind Safeway by the grocer's manager, who reported the two men were drinking around 2:54 p.m. and requested they be trespassed from the scene. Police contacted the suspects off of the 1640 Williams Highway property, and warned them for trespassing.

They were also advised they could remain in place as long as they weren't on Safeway property. Both were warned for having an open container. One of the suspects, Chad Bauer, had his parole officer contacted, leading to a detainer being requested.

Officers took Bauer into custody and lodged him in the Adult Jail Facility for the detainer.

 

Grants Pass Police observed and arrested a suspect under the influence behind Gates Furniture and Mattress.

Thursday at 7:46, Aleksandr Uchytil was contacted behind the 700 SW 6th Street store under the influence of a stimulant. He consented to a search of his person, and officers located drug paraphernalia that field tested presumptive positive for methamphetamine.

Uchytil admitted to recent meth usage, and his parole officer, upon contact, requested a detainer. Officers proceeded to transport Uchytil to the Josephine County Jail to be lodged for Possession of Meth and his detainer.

 

Oregon State Police apprehended a woman wanted on a warrant after locating her disabled vehicle in the middle of a roadway Thursday.

The trooper, around 7:55 p.m., contacted the occupants of a black Toyota in the 500 block of Robertson Bridge Road. The owner of the vehicle, Holly Thrapp, 41, of Roseburg, was discovered to be wanted on three arrest warrants.

She was subsequently arrested and lodged in the Josephine County Jail for charges including Failure to Appear, Probation Violation, and Furnishing False Information to Police. The vehicle was released to a friend.

 

Emergency services responded to a traffic accident at Mile Post 5 on Caves Highway and Barnes Way in Cave Junction Thursday at 11:57 p.m.

Personnel from the Illinois Valley Fire District, American Medical Response, and the Oregon State Police were dispatched to the scene. Upon arrival, a single vehicle was discovered overturned in a ditch near the fog line, with one occupant trapped beneath the windshield and hood area.

The individual remained conscious and breathing, though the extent of their injuries was undetermined. The roadway was closed to ensure operational safety.

Following a successful extrication, the patient was transported by AMR to Rogue Regional Medical Center. OSP investigated the incident. According to their report, the driver displayed indicators of impairment. A warrant to conduct a blood draw was applied for and granted.

The blood kit was sent to OSP's crime lab for further analysis. The driver was also found to have suspended driving privileges at the misdemeanor level, and a felony warrant for his arrest out of Josephine County. The vehicle was towed from the scene. The driver was cited for Driving While Suspended, DUII, Reckless Driving, and Failure to Appear.

 

Multiple fire crews responded to a fire in the 900 block of Chevy Way Thursday around 7 p.m.

According to the Medford Fire Department, the fire was knocked down by 8:15 p.m. Crews continued working hot spots, and remained on scene for an extended period to conduct additional fire checks throughout the night and this morning. According to the Watch Duty app, the fire was stopped at just 1 acre.

At this time, no major property loss or damage has been reported. A fire investigator is examining the scene. Pre-fire season work completed with the Oregon Department of Forestry's Southwest Oregon District aided in last night's response, helping with knock down efforts and preventing further spread

 

It's Hunger Action Month, and the Josephine County Food Bank is reminding the community of ways they can help in reaching their goal of collecting 10,000 pounds of food for the month of September.

Beginning Saturday the 12th, the Food Bank will be at the Growers Market from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. accepting non-perishable food items at the Manager's Market Booth. Those who bring two items will be entered to win a $50 gift card to the market.

The Grants Pass Grocery Outlet will be hosting a Stuff the Truck event Thursday the 17th from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Donated non-perishable food items can be dropped off, or participants can purchase a pre-packed grocery bag, with the opportunity to win a $50 Grocery Outlet gift card.

Those attending the Rat Rod Rukkus September 19th can drop off two cans of food to be entered to win a $50 Jimmy's Classic Drive-In gift card, and entry for Rex on the Rogue September 20th is free for each person that brings two cans of food.

Fred Meyer will host the next Stuff the Truck event Thursday the 24th from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. with an opportunity to win a gift card. All month long, the Food Bank also encourages the public to drop off non-perishable foods at any of their barrels throughout the City.

Community members can also take part in the Grants Pass Food Project. Learn more about the project, volunteer opportunities, upcoming events, and how to donate by calling the Josephine County Food Bank at 541-479-5556, or head to www.jocofoodbank.org.

 

Medford Police responded Wednesday to a multi-vehicle crash near Crater Lake Highway and Poplar Drive that injured three people and damaged five vehicles. Prior to the crash, dispatch received reports of a vehicle driving recklessly and against traffic on the expressway entering Medford. The driver continued westbound in the eastbound lanes of Crater Lake Highway before crossing the median near Poplar Drive and striking several vehicles that were stopped for a red light. Five vehicles were damaged in the crash and three people were injured. Two were transported to a local hospital with minor injuries. The driver was also transported for a medical evaluation and treatment. Officers observed signs of impairment during the investigation, and the driver admitted to using marijuana prior to the crash. Investigators obtained a search warrant for blood evidence related to the DUII investigation. During an interview with officers, the driver, identified as 29-year-old Justyne Harbour, also indicated the crash was intentional.

 

Reports of smoke dispatched Grants Pass Police to arrest the suspected arsonist responsible for bush and palm tree fires Thursday. The first fire occurred at the Sunflower Bank at 550 SW 6th Street, where a nearby officer observed the fully involved bush prior to 911 calls. An extinguisher was used to keep the bush fire from spreading to the nearby building. Grants Pass firefighters arrived and fully extinguished the fire. Another column of smoke was reported coming from a palm tree outside Fabulous Fridays at 757 SE 6th Street. A family living in a nearby apartment complex evacuated the building due to the proximity of the blaze. Both fires were found to be started with a Bic lighter by Serenity Bailey. She admitted to setting the fires, as well as recent Methamphetamine usage. A consent search of her person was conducted, confirming both admissions with the seizure of the lighter and a charge of Meth Possession being placed on her. She was transported to the Adult Jail Facility for lodging on her meth charge, plus two counts of First Degree Arson, and a parole violation detainer.