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Suspect Wanted for Second Degree Kidnapping Arrested by JoCo Sheriff's Deputies

Deputies with the Josephine County Sheriff's Office arrested a man wanted on a kidnapping warrant early Monday morning.

At 12:44 a.m., deputies contacted the suspect, Anthony Hindle, inside an unplated black Toyota Tundra at the 397 Old Highway 99 Shell station. He had a parole board warrant for Kidnapping in the Second Degree out for his arrest.

Hindle was taken into custody. After his warrant was verbally confirmed, he was transported and lodged in the Josephine County Jail.

Posted on 2/3/26 6:58AM by Alex Bauer

Medford Police Remind Public of Scammers during Tax Time

The Medford Police Department is reminding the public to be on the lookout for scam text messages claiming to be from the IRS, tax preparation services, or financial institutions.

Should you receive a suspicious text message, do not respond or click on any links. These scam texts will often claim you owe taxes, traffic fines, or are owed a refund, and threaten arrest, fines, or legal action if you don’t act immediately.

They'll also create urgency with short deadlines or “final notice” language and contain links asking you to “verify” personal or financial information. MPD says you can protect yourself from scams by not responding to suspicious texts, never sharing personal information via text, not clicking on links or attachments in the texts, blocking scammers, and reporting IRS-related scams to reportphishing@irs.gov.

Legitimate agencies will never demand payment through gift cards, cryptocurrency, or suspicious links, so be cautious of any messages that demand immediate action or ask for personal information or payment.

If you believe you may have clicked a link or provided personal information, contact your financial institution immediately and report the incident to local law enforcement.

Posted on 2/3/26 5:36AM by Alex Bauer

15-Year-Old Fires Gun, Arrested by GP Police following Lengthy Investigation

Grants Pass Police received a report of a gunshot in the 500 block of SE J Street Saturday around 11:42 p.m.

Officers responded to the scene and confirmed a firearm had been discharged. After conducting a search of the neighborhood, it was confirmed no one was injured.

GPPD Detectives responded to the scene to assist with collecting evidence and interviews. Due to the seriousness of the crime, the detectives and patrol officers spent the next eleven hours investigating.

At about 1:22 pm, a 15-year-old male juvenile was taken into custody. He was lodged at the Juvenile Justice Center for Unlawful Use of a Weapon, Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, and Reckless Endangering.

Anyone with additional information is asked to call the Grants Pass Police Major Crimes Unit at 541-450-6260.

Posted on 2/3/26 5:20AM by Alex Bauer

JoCo Sheriff's Deputies, OSP Troopers Investigating Robbery, Searching for Suspect

Josephine County Sheriff's Deputies and Oregon State Police troopers responded to the A-1 Market for a reported robbery Sunday at 2:05 p.m.

The suspect had entered the 4203 Upper River Road store and grabbed several items off of the shelves, after having been in the store an hour earlier with no money.

The store clerk attempted to stop the man from leaving with the items, but the suspect displayed a knife and held it to another customer. The suspect was allowed to leave.

No one was injured during these events, and the suspect was last seen fleeing on Upper River Road. The area was searched but the male was not located. The case is under investigation.

The suspect is described as a white male, about 40 to 50 years old, with grey hair who was last seen wearing a red hat, blue sweatshirt, and blue jeans. If captured, he will be charged with First Degree Robbery, Third Degree Theft, Unlawful Use of a Weapon, and Menacing.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call the Sheriff’s Office at 541-474-5123.

Posted on 2/3/26 5:19AM by Alex Bauer

Applications Being Accepted for Urban Tree Advisory Committee

Applications are being accepted for a position on the Urban Tree Advisory Committee.

This position is for a vacancy. The term will expire on September 30th, 2027.

The purpose of the committee is to review, develop, and implement programs and activities that promote, protect, and enhance the urban forest as a part of the Tree City, USA program.

Applications are available at the City Administration Office, 101 N.W. A Street, or online at www.grantspassoregon.gov/committee-application. Applications must be received by 5 p.m., February 27th.

Applications will be reviewed by the committee on March 9th, and appointments will be made at the City Council meeting April 1st.

Posted on 2/3/26 5:04AM by Alex Bauer

OSP Responded to Fatal Interstate 5 Hit-and-Run in Jackson County

Oregon State Police responded to a fatal hit-and-run on the northbound shoulder of Interstate 5 near the Exit 24 on ramp. On Saturday at 7:20 a.m., the preliminary investigation indicated the pedestrian, Anthony Jonathan Byam, 34, of Phoenix, had been struck by a vehicle that did not stop. Byam was declared deceased at the scene. An investigation into the hit-and-run crash is ongoing. The highway was not impacted during the on-scene investigation. OSP was assisted by the Jackson County Fire District and the Oregon Department of Transportation.

Posted on 2/2/26 12:26PM by Alex Bauer

County Courthouse Offices Closed Due to Power Outage

County Courthouse offices closed today due to a power outage that was restored at 12:13 p.m, KDRV reported according to Pacific Power. In a press release, Kassie Austin, Chief Administrative Supervisor, said office closures located at 500 NW 6th Street included Human Resources, Finance, the Board of Commissioners, Clerk, Treasury, Veteran Services, Legal Counsel, and the Assessor. The City of Grants Pass Facebook page said that due to this outage, the City Council Workshop scheduled for 11:45 a.m. was canceled.

Posted on 2/2/26 12:21PM by Alex Bauer

Man Trespassing at Resting Site 6 South Arrested on Detainer, Meth, and Trespass Charges

A man trespassing at Resting Site 6 South was apprehended by Grants Pass Police.

On Sunday at 10:51 a.m., officers had arrested the suspect, Justis Cory, after observing him at the 704 NW 6th Street site via surveillance footage. He had been previously trespassed from the location.

After notifying his Parole Officer, Cory was arrested for a detainer and Criminal Trespass in the Second Degree. During a consent search and following a positive field test, officers located about 2 grams of methamphetamine on Cory's person.

He was lodged at the Josephine County Jail with an additional charge of Meth Possession, but was later released due to lack of resources at the jail. Cory was trespassed from the resting site for 90 days.

Posted on 2/2/26 11:35AM by Alex Bauer

Man Arrested by GP Police after Yelling, Slapping Vehicle, Chasing People

Two calls came in to dispatch regarding the same man and his behavior Sunday morning.

At 10:57 a.m., one caller reported the suspect was at the A-1 Market, 225 SE 8th Street. From across the street, the caller could see the suspect yelling, hollering, and chasing and approaching people. He could also be seen slapping a vehicle, nearly getting into an altercation with the driver.

The caller told dispatch the suspect walked down the alley between the market and Jiffy Lube. A welfare check was requested, and Grants Pass Police later located the man, identified as Jacob Reeder.

After causing public alarm with his violent, threatening, and tumultuous behavior, officers took Reeder into custody for Second Degree Disorderly Conduct. His Parole Officer was contacted, and a detainer was requested.

Law enforcement lodged Reeder in the Josephine County Jail on his detainer and criminal charge.

Posted on 2/2/26 11:15AM by Alex Bauer

Felon in Possession of Metal Knuckles Apprehended by GP Police Following Traffic Stop

Officers with the Grants Pass Police Department conducted a traffic stop resulting in the arrest of a felon in possession of a weapon.

On Sunday at 7:15 p.m., officers pulled over a vehicle at the corner of NW B Street and NW 4th Street after observing traffic violations. Upon contacting the driver, Ryan Barbera, metal knuckles were observed on the center console.

It was found Barbera had a prior felony conviction, and he admitted the metal knuckles were his. Officers arrested Barbera for Felon in Possession of a Restricted Weapon. He was transported to the Josephine County Jail where he was lodged.

Posted on 2/2/26 10:56AM by Alex Bauer

GP Police Arrested Woman Jumping into Traffic for Larceny Warrant

Grants Pass Police responded to reports of a woman causing a traffic disturbance Sunday afternoon.

At the corner of SE 6th Street and SE I Street, calls came in to dispatch reporting the suspect jumping in front of moving vehicles. A nearby officer was flagged down by a citizen, who then pointed out the woman sitting on a city bench on the east side of the street.

The officer contacted the suspect. She was making nonsensical statements regarding being a robot, Christians, and her mother telling her to go into the street. The woman identified herself as Edith Small.

After running her information through dispatch, the officer was able to correctly identify her as Rachel Campbell. She had a valid and serviceable warrant out for her arrest charging her with Larceny.

The warrant was confirmed, and the officer transported and lodged Campbell in the Josephine County Jail for her active warrant.

Posted on 2/2/26 10:44AM by Alex Bauer

Man Reports Theft to GP Police, Arrested on Three Warrants and Meth Charge

Grants Pass Police arrested a man after he came in to report a theft at Resting Site 7 Sunday night.

Just before 10 p.m. Aaron Chivers walked into the police department at 726 NE 7th Street to discuss a theft that occured in the 712 NE 7th Street site. He said his phone had been stolen, and officers noticed Chivers appeared to be under the influence.

It was found that Chivers had three warrants out of three different agencies, the Ashland, Central Point, and Medford Police Departments. His charges included First and Second Degree Criminal Mischief, Assault in the Fourth Degree, and Harassment.

Officers placed Chivers under arrest. During a consent search of his person, officers found him to be in possession of methamphetamine. Chivers was subsequently transported and lodged in the Josephine County Jail for his warrants and a charge of Meth Possession.

Posted on 2/2/26 10:34AM by Alex Bauer