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JoCo Sheriff's Office Arrested Woman on Out-of-County Theft and Trespass Warrant

The Josephine County Sheriff's Office arrested a woman wanted on out-of-county warrant for theft and trespassing.

A call to 911 Thursday at 5:05 p.m. reported a woman showed up at the caller's property in the 900 block of W Picket Creek Road. She claimed she had been choked and assaulted up the road, and that someone had taken the SIM card out of her phone.

The caller didn't feel comfortable getting involved and said he wasn't sure if she lived in the area. Dispatch was told there are many recreational vehicles and tents nearby, and that it has been an ongoing issue of squatters walking through the caller's property.

The woman appeared to walk away during the call for service. Twenty minutes prior, she had reportedly asked the property owner for a ride or if she could call for a friend or taxi. The caller said the woman didn't feel like law enforcement needed to be advised of the incident.

Responding deputies contacted the suspect, Christine Sanders, and learned she had a warrant out for her arrest from the Winston Police Department. Charges against her included Second Degree Trespass and Third Degree Theft. She was transported to and lodged in the Josephine County Jail on her warrant.

Posted on 5/22/26 1:50PM by Alex Bauer

Suspect Held at Taser Point, Lodged by GP Police for Criminal Trespass II

Liberty Tax security reported a man trespassing on the property, leading to the suspects arrest at taser point by Grants Pass Police.

Dispatch was alerted to the suspect, Jacob Reeder, at the 110 SE K Street location around 2:48 a.m. Security reported Reeder had been previously trespassed from the business, and had been asked to leave.

Officers arrived to take Reeder into custody, but he became hostile and took a fighting stance. A taser was displayed, and Reeder complied. He was taken into custody and transported to the Adult Jail Facility.

Officers lodged him for Second Degree Criminal Trespass, and his trespass warnings for both Liberty Tax and River City Grill were updated.

Posted on 5/22/26 1:02PM by Alex Bauer

GP Police Officers Arrested Suspect on Assault Charge for Striking Man

Officers with the Grants Pass Police arrested a man on an assault charge Thursday night.

A call to 911 reported a man and his dog were walking near the corner of SW Rogue River Avenue and SW Erica Drive. The dog ran up to the caller, who proceeded to hit the black lab after he believed the dog was jumping up to attack him.

He told dispatch the suspect proceeded to punch him, resulting in his left earlobe being split open. He denied any medical attention, then provided law enforcement with the suspect's residence and description.

Officers soon located and contacted the suspect, Justin Jackson, in the 1100 block of SW Rogue River Avenue. He denied striking the victim, but video footage refuted his claim. Police lodged Jackson in the Josephine County Jail for Fourth Degree Assault.

Posted on 5/22/26 12:35PM by Alex Bauer

Concerts in the Park Returning to Riverside for 40th Anniversary Season

The Grants Pass and Josephine County Chamber of Commerce is preparing to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Concerts in the Park. According to the Chamber, the 2026 series will take place Tuesday evenings from June 16th through July 14th. Concerts will run from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Riverside Park near the Pavilion. Attendance is free, and the community is invited to enjoy live music, food trucks, local vendors, kids’ activities, giveaways, and beverages. This year’s anniversary lineup features Gunstock Red June 16th, Simple Dreams Oregon on June 23rd, The Pozitronics on June 30th, Evening Shades July 7th, and the John Dough Boys will perform July 14th. The Chamber is pleased to return to the same Riverside Park location near the Pavilion, as the annual concert series continues to be offered as a free gift to the community thanks to the generosity of local sponsors, partners and volunteers.

Posted on 5/22/26 11:58AM by Alex Bauer

GP Police Lodge Rogue Roasters Thief for Parole Violation Detainer

A man stealing from the Rogue Roasters tip jar was arrested by Grants Pass Police for a parole violation detainer.

An employee of the 610 SW 6th Street coffee shop reported the suspect, later identified as Leo Wilson, had stolen money out of the tip jar, and then proceeded to run off southbound on 6th Street. This was the third time he had robbed the business.

Wilson was described to dispatch as wearing a gray beanie, black long sleeve shirt, a black backpack, and carrying a white trash bag full of cans. The employee wished to press charges and have Wilson trespassed from the property.

Officers located and contacted Wilson who then returned the $2 he stole. He was trespassed from the Rogue Roasters, and his parole officer placed a detainer on him. Law enforcement transported Wilson to the Josephine County Jail where he was lodged.

Posted on 5/22/26 11:48AM by Alex Bauer

GP Police Held Man at Taser Point, Arrested Him for Sexual Assault Warrant

Grants Pass Police recognized and arrested a man wanted on a sex crime warrant Thursday morning.

The suspect was walking south near 100 Lewis Avenue when he was observed by an officer. He was recognized as Brandon Lewis, and known to be wanted on an Oregon Parole Board warrant for an original charge of Sexual Assault.

Lewis was being uncooperative, saying the officer had no lawful reason to contact him. He eventually complied after being held at taser point. No force was used, and the officer detained him around 11:32 a.m.

Lewis was taken into custody and lodged in the Josephine County Jail for his warrant. He was later released at 3:27 p.m. for transport to another agency.

Posted on 5/22/26 11:27AM by Alex Bauer

Stabbing and Dog Attack Reports Lead to Two Arrests by JoCo Sheriff's Office

A man and woman called 911 to report a stabbing and dog attack, leading to the arrests of two suspects by Josephine County Sheriff's deputies Thursday night. Dispatch received word around 8:04 p.m. that the man, woman, and two children had locked themselves inside the bedroom of a property in the 600 block of Timber Lane. A suspect was attempting to kick down the door following an altercation between the two party's dogs. The suspect, reported to be Ricky Trevino by the man, stabbed him in the leg through the door with a knife. The man reported Trevino and five others could be heard screaming from the other side of the door. The woman additionally reported to dispatch she was attacked by a pit bull, saying the incident began over their dogs fighting, and that the suspects were known to use methamphetamine. Deputies arrived and took two suspects into custody. Trevino and Patrick Cory were both charged with three counts each of Menacing, Reckless Endangering, and Unlawful Use of a Weapon. They were lodged in the Josephine County Jail.

Posted on 5/22/26 11:02AM by Alex Bauer

Boatnik Street Closures during Parade, throughout Weekend to Impact Traffic, Parking

The annual Boatnik festival is on in Riverside Park, which means parking and traffic will be impacted at various times until Monday afternoon. According to the City website, Saturday's Boatnik Parade will impact 6th Street. All vehicle traffic will not be permitted from A Street to the river. The road closure will be from 8 a.m. until after the parade at approximately 1 p.m. During the parade, traffic will be diverted from 6th Street at A Street to Beacon Drive, then onto the Grants Pass Parkway. Traffic can then divert to Interstate 5 or onto the Parkway. Caveman Bridge will be closed to vehicular traffic during the parade as well. There will be no parking allowed at the following locations beginning today at midnight until after the parade Saturday: 6th Street from A Street to the Caveman Bridge, and Voorhies Way between 6th and 7th Streets. East Park Street is closed to vehicular traffic now through Monday at 9 p.m. Vehicles with a Boatnik parking permit or a disabled parking permit will only be allowed to enter East Park Street via the Parkway entrance. Baker Park will be closed to vehicle traffic and boat launching today at 5 p.m. to Monday at 3 p.m.

Posted on 5/22/26 10:28AM by Alex Bauer

Woman Arrested at Baker Park for Meth Possession by GP Police

Grants Pass Police arrested a woman for Methamphetamine Possession during a park check late last night.

An officer contacted the suspect, Muffie Jo Howell Kern, while on patrol in Baker Park around 11:29 p.m. She was inside her parked vehicle in the 760 E Park Street location, and the officer saw a glass pipe inside the car in plain view.

The pipe, following a field test, returned positive for the presence of meth. A further search of Howell Kern's vehicle produced other drug items like a baggie with a white crystal-like substance.

She was cooperative and taken into custody at the scene. Law enforcement transported her to the Josephine County Jail and lodged her for Possession of Meth.

Posted on 5/21/26 1:10PM by Alex Bauer

JoCo Sheriff's Deputies Approached by Threatening Man, Arrested Suspect at Taser Point

Deputies with the Josephine County Sheriff's Office were approached by a threatening suspect before they promptly took him into custody.

While in the 300 block of S Junction Avenue Wednesday at 10:59 p.m., law enforcement was approached by Jordan Cook. He had his fists clenched and was yelling threats of harm towards the deputies.

Cook was placed at taser point and quickly arrested for Second Degree Disorderly Conduct. He was additionally charged with a probation violation detainer and transported to the Josephine County Jail where he was lodged.

Posted on 5/21/26 12:58PM by Alex Bauer

GP Police Arrested Suspect Camping under Wheelchair Ramp for Burglary Warrant

Two individuals were found camping underneath the Paradise Auto Center wheelchair ramp, leading to a response from Grants Pass Police officers Wednesday afternoon.

The property manager of the 239 Redwood Highway premises called 911 at 4:58 p.m., saying there were two individuals, maybe more, tucked underneath the ramp. One was described as wearing a cowboy hat and sitting in a wheelchair, the other was wearing a green shirt.

One of the suspects, Genero Montalvo, was soon contacted by arriving officers. He was found to have an active warrant out for his arrest from the Oregon Parole Board charging him with Burglary.

Montalvo was trespassed from the property, and subsequently taken into custody for his warrant. Officers proceeded to lodge him in jail.

Posted on 5/21/26 12:36PM by Alex Bauer

WinCo Theft Attempt Prompted GP Police Response, Suspect Lodged

A man concealed WinCo merchandise in a theft attempt early this morning, but was later apprehended by Grants Pass Police.

Loss Prevention from the 231 NE Terry Lane grocery store reported the incident to dispatch around 4:29 a.m. The suspect, Christian Gardner, had taken almost $100 worth of merchandise from the store. He hid it in his clothing, then passed all points of sale, making no attempt to pay for the items.

Staff wished to press charges against Gardner, and upon arrival, officers detained him. A consent search of his person revealed a pipe with residue in his pants pocket. He admitted to possession methamphetamine, and the residue confirmed his confession following a positive field test.

Officers transported Gardner to the Josephine County Adult Jail Facility where he was lodged on charges of Meth Possession, and Third Degree Theft.

Posted on 5/21/26 11:35AM by Alex Bauer