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Disorderly Woman in Walmart Parking Lot Apprehended by GP Police

Following six calls for services, Grants Pass Police arrested a disorderly woman in the Walmart parking lot.

Officers were alerted to the suspect wearing a blue sweater and baggy blue jeans who had been in the 135 NE Terry Lane parking lot for an hour. It was reported she had been looking into cars and wandering in the middle of the parking lanes.

The suspect had also been blocking sidewalks and roadways in the area, and officers were told she was last seen by the Grocery Outlet. She was contacted in between the two stores, and identified as Jessica Knowlton.

Officers arrested Knowlton and charged her with Second Degree Disorderly Conduct. She was subsequently taken to the Josephine County Jail where she was lodged.

Posted on 3/26/26 11:53AM by Alex Bauer

GP Police Arrested Two Suspects at 6th Street Resting Sites during Patrol Checks

Grants Pass Police arrested suspects at both 6th Street Resting Sites Wednesday during patrol checks.

That morning at 8:15, officers took Ronald Frederico into custody at the 704 NW 6th Street site. He was wanted on a parole violation detainer issued by his parole officer, so he was promptly transported to the Josephine County Jail. However, due to a lack of jail resources, he was released.

According to the police report, after Frederico was arrested, a man was reportedly going up the stairs in the courtyard. He seemed to be hiding, and refused to identify himself to officers before leaving the scene.

That afternoon around 1:57, two suspects were detained after being contacted in a tent in the 714 NW 6th Street site. The two were actively using methamphetamine before being contacted, and officers identified drug items in plain view within both suspect's reach.

The two were detained, and confirmed to be in possession of drug items containing meth residue. Both were issued citations for Meth Possession, and given 30 day trespasses from the site. One of the suspects, Brandon Ginger, was then found to have a warrant out of the Josephine County Sheriff's Office for his arrest.

While the other suspect was released, Ginger was taken into custody. Officers transported him to the Adult Jail Facility where he was lodged on his Second Degree Theft Warrant.

Posted on 3/26/26 11:38AM by Alex Bauer

GP Police Lodged Two Suspects Wanted on Two Warrants Each

In two separate instances Wednesday morning, officers with Grants Pass Police arrested suspects wanted on two warrants each.

At 10:37 a.m., one suspect, Michael Carrero, was identified at the corner of SW 6th Street and SE M Street. He was taken into custody for two warrants out of the police department both charging him with Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine.

Officers transported Carrero to the Josephine County Jail where he was lodged.

Then at 11:08 a.m. William Asbery was recognized at Resting Site 7. Officer knew he had two police department warrants out for his arrest, so he was taken into custody without incident.

Asbery had a drug charge and Unlawful Possession of Meth charge against him. After his identity was confirmed, he was transported and lodged in the County Jail.

Posted on 3/26/26 10:24AM by Alex Bauer

Intoxicated Man Arrested by JoCo Sheriff's Office after Refusing to Leave Lil' Pantry

An intoxicated man yelling outside a Lil' Pantry was arrested by the Josephine County Sheriff's Office late Wednesday.

The man was refusing to leave the 5030 Monument Drive location at 11:25 p.m. He was yelling and cussing at the night clerk reporting him to 911, despite her asking him repeatedly to leave the premises.

She told dispatch she wasn't sure if he was under the influence of drugs, but that he had likely been drinking. He had been at the service station market for a couple of hours at the time of the report.

Deputies arrived and detained the suspect, Nicholas Knowles, and took him into custody. He was transported and lodged in the Adult Jail Facility for Second Degree Disorderly Conduct, Criminal Trespass in the Second Degree, and Third Degree Theft.

Posted on 3/26/26 9:58AM by Alex Bauer

Law Enforcement Agencies Apprehended Suspect in Fatal Shooting

The 911 dispatch center received emergency calls reporting a shooting in the 800 block of NE E Street Wednesday at approximately 6:05 p.m. Grants Pass Police, Josephine County Sheriff’s deputies, and Oregon State Police located two adult males who had been shot. Law enforcement, along with Grants Pass Fire and Rescue and AMR, provided immediate medical care to both victims, who were then transported to Three Rivers Medical Center. One victim, an 18-year-old male, succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at the hospital. The second victim, a 24-year-old male, suffered significant but non-life-threatening injuries. Witnesses were interviewed at the scene, and it was confirmed the suspect fled in a vehicle immediately after the shooting. The Grants Pass Police Major Crimes Unit took on the investigation, with assistance from OSP detectives and the District Attorney’s Office.

Posted on 3/26/26 9:32AM by Alex Bauer

Multiple Service Organizations to appear at Children's Museum's Hero Day

Families across the Rogue Valley are invited to meet the real-life heroes during Hero Day at the Children’s Museum of Southern Oregon.

On Saturday, March 28th from Noon to 5 p.m., this interactive community event gives children and families the opportunity to meet first responders, explore emergency vehicles and equipment, and learn about the important roles that local heroes play in keeping Southern Oregon safe.

Children will have the chance to meet and interact with representatives from a variety of community service organizations, including the Medford and Ashland Police Departments, Medford Fire Department, Mercy Flights, Rogue Disposal, the City of Medford, the United States Coast Guard, and the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department, including sniffer dog Deputy Brooks.

Hero Day is included with museum admission or membership. Activities will take place at the Children’s Museum and Alba Park. This event reinforces the museum’s mission of learning through play while strengthening connections between families and community organizations.

Posted on 3/25/26 12:31PM by Alex Bauer

Ashland Police Arrested Suspect Following Early Morning Explosion

The Ashland Police Department, Ashland Fire & Rescue, and the Talent Police Department responded to the 300 block of Morton Street to investigate a loud explosion at 4:43 this morning. Officers found that an explosive device had been detonated inside of a parked and unoccupied vehicle, and what was thought to be a potential secondary explosive device was found inside as well. The area was secured with neighbors being advised to shelter in place. Bomb disposal techs from the Oregon State Police Department arrived on scene to assist, and verified that there was no further threat of explosion in the area. Evidence indicated that the crime was committed by a known male suspect. He had also been the focus of investigations by the Medford Police Department, and was wanted on charges stemming from said investigation. Detectives were quick to locate the suspect at a residence in the 100 block of Fork Street in Ashland and took him into custody. The investigation is ongoing, and the suspect, Michael Scott Beugli, 32, of Ashland, was arrested. Law enforcement charged him with First and Second Degree Arson, Unlawful Possession and Manufacture of a Destructive Device, Criminal Mischief in the First Degree, Reckless Endangering, and Reckless Burning.

Posted on 3/25/26 12:23PM by Alex Bauer

GP Police Recognized Suspect, Lodged Him on Warrant and Meth Charge

A man known by Grants Pass Police to be wanted on a warrant was arrested Tuesday afternoon.

Law enforcement recognized Aleksandr Uchytil at the corner of SE 7th Street and SE M Street at 12:40 p.m. He had a valid and serviceable warrant out for his arrest charging him with First Degree Theft.

Officers took him into custody near 708 SE 8th Street, where they confirmed his identity. After being read his rights, Uchytil consented to a search of his person. A glass pipe was located, which he stated was for smoking Methamphetamine.

The pipe field tested positive for the presence of meth, and Uchytil was transported to the Josephine County Jail. Officers lodged him on his Police Department warrant, and a charge of Meth Possession.

Posted on 3/25/26 12:04PM by Alex Bauer

Woman Lodged for Two Warrants, Trespassing Charge by GP Police

Grants Pass Police arrested a woman wanted on two warrants following an interview regarding a stolen vehicle Tuesday.

The suspect, Kandi Lewis, was in possession of a stolen motor vehicle related to a separate case, but it was confirmed she had no knowledge of the theft.

She was contacted by law enforcement, and agreed to meet in person for an interview. Ultimately, she was taken into custody, but for two warrants out for her arrest.

Lewis was wanted on a Josephine County Sheriff's Office warrant for First Degree Trespass, and a Douglas County Sheriff's Office warrant for Contempt of Court. She was detained at the Sizzler after her identity was confirmed.

Josephine County had probable cause for her arrest for a charge of Second Degree Trespass, so she was given the additional charge. Lewis was then transported and lodged in the Adult Jail Facility.

Posted on 3/25/26 11:46AM by Alex Bauer

Woman Trespassed from Resting Site 6 South Lodged for Fentanyl Possession

A woman previously trespassed from Resting Site 6 South was arrested for Drug and Trespassing charges Tuesday.

At 11:08 a.m., Grants Pass Police observed the suspect, Jennifer Condon on city cameras in the 704 NW 6th Street site. She had been trespassed from the location by the officer March 14th.

Upon arrival, Condon was seen concealing herself behind a green tent in the southwest corner. The officer contacted and took her into custody for Second Degree Criminal Trespass.

Condon was in possession of three bags. One was in plain view, and it had tin foil with a burnt residue. A search of the bag revealed a piece of foil with a brown sticky substance, later identified as Fentanyl, further confirmed by admission from Condon.

She was transported to the Josephine County Jail where she was lodged for her trespassing charge and Possession of a Schedule II Controlled Substance.

Posted on 3/25/26 10:21AM by Alex Bauer

Board Approves County Land Sale, Motion for Supplemental Budget Dies

At today's Weekly Business Session, the Commissioners moved to approve a board order completing the sale of county land at New Hope Road.

During the 9 a.m. meeting, a motion to approve a resolution for the Josephine County Supplemental Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-26 did not pass due to the lack of a second.

Topics during public comment included a request for the Williams Community Forest Project to have a meeting with the board regarding the Pipe Fork Property, the repealing of the clear bag policy, the investigation into Michael Sellers, Emergency Management, the Media Policy, and public school concerns.

The consent calendar was approved, and the meeting adjourned after Commissioner Colene Martin highlighted Public Health's upcoming blood drive Monday, March 30th, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Anne G. Basker Auditorium.

Posted on 3/25/26 10:04AM by Alex Bauer

Fatal Vehicle Crash near Monument Drive Investigated by JoCo Sheriff's Office

On Tuesday at 10:57 p.m., the 911 dispatch center was notified of a fatal vehicle crash on Three Pines Road near Monument Drive. Josephine County Sheriff's deputies arrived and located a single vehicle. The driver, identified as Richard David Johnson, was pronounced deceased at the scene. The initial investigation shows the vehicle was travelling towards Monument Drive and, for an unknown reason, veered off the roadway and struck a fence and a large tree. Three Pines Road was closed for approximately two and a half hours while deputies investigated the crash and had the vehicle removed from the scene. Next of kin has been notified.

Posted on 3/25/26 9:54AM by Alex Bauer