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JMET Search Warrant: Southside Road, Grants Pass (Photo)
INCIDENT: Marijuana Search WarrantINCIDENT DATE: July 25, 2024REPORTING DEPUTY: Josephine Marijuana Enforcement Team (JMET)CHARGES: 1- Unlawful Manufacturing of Marijuana 2- Unlawful Appropriation of WaterDETAILS: On July 25, 2024, the Josephine Marijuana Enforcement Team (JMET) with the assistance of Josephine County Public Health & Building Safety, executed a search warrant in the 3000 Block of Southside Road, Grants Pass, regarding an illegal marijuana grow site.Du
Central Oregon Repeat Offender Sentenced to Federal Prison for Attempted Sexual Exploitation of a Child
PORTLAND, Ore.—A Deschutes County, Oregon sex offender with a prior felony conviction for encouraging child sex abuse was sentenced to federal prison today after he requested a sexually explicit image online from an individual he thought was a 14-year-old girl.Roger Clint Lee Vanwormer, 30, was sentenced to 20 years in federal prison and a life term of supervised release.According to court documents, while on supervision and wearing an ankle monitor, Vanwormer requested a sexually explicit image
Shooting Incident
GRANTS PASS, OR - On July 19, 2024, at about 9:19 PM, Dispatch received multiple emergency calls of a shooting that just occurred in the 1400 block of Rogue River Highway. Additionally, a male victim was in the parking lot of the apartment complex. Grants Pass Police responded to the scene, along with Oregon State Troopers and Josephine County Sheriff Deputies.Upon arrival, law enforcement personnel located and provided immediate medical care to a male gunshot victim. Grants Pass Fire/Rescue a
Rogue River Hwy
<div><p>We are asking citizens to avoid the area of 1400 Rogue River Highway while we conduct an investigation involving a shooting. We will update once the area is open to the public.</p><p> </p><p>***** Update: roadway is open. We appreciate the assistance of the public.</p></div>
Rogue River Hwy
<div><p>We are asking citizens to avoid the area of 1400 Rogue River Highway while we conduct an investigation involving a shooting. We will update once the area is open to the public.</p></div>
JMET Serves 3 Search Warrants in 2 Days (Photo)
RELEASE DATE: July 19, 2024INCIDENT: Marijuana Search WarrantREPORTING DEPUTY: Josephine Marijuana Enforcement Team (JMET)***JULY 17, 2024 - GREENVIEW RD, CAVE JUNCTION ARRESTED: Alvaro Rodriguez-De La Paz, 28 years-old Julio Rodriguez-Cardinas, 48 years-oldCHARGES: 1- Unlawful Possession of Marijuana 2- Unlawful Manufacturing of Marijuana DETAILS: On July 17, 2024, the Josephine Marijuana Enforcement Team (JMET) executed a search warrant i
Lane County Man Who Negotiated Guns-for-Drugs Trade Sentenced to Federal Prison
EUGENE, Ore.—A Lane County, Oregon man who negotiated the trade of methamphetamine for 17 firearms was sentenced to federal prison today.Mark Villanueva, 38, was sentenced to 120 months in federal prison and five years’ supervised release.According to court documents, in August 2020, special agents from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) obtained information that Villanueva was actively involved in distributing illegal narcotics, primarily methamphetamine, in and aroun
Cottage Grove Woman Sentenced to Federal Prison for Threatening Coworkers on Facebook
MEDFORD, Ore.—A Cottage Grove, Oregon woman was sentenced to federal prison today for threatening violence against her coworkers on Facebook.Elizabeth Ballestros West, 56, was sentenced to six months and three weeks in federal prison and three years’ supervised release.According to court documents, in late September 2023, the FBI received an anonymous tip that West was threatening coworkers on Facebook. Later, in November 2023, the FBI learned West had established an account on X (formerly known
Washington State Man Faces Federal Charges for Damaging Two Portland Area Energy Facilities
PORTLAND, Ore.—A federal grand jury in Portland has returned an indictment charging a Tacoma, Washington, man with damaging two Portland area energy facilities.Zachary Rosenthal, 33, has been charged with three counts of damaging an energy facility.According to the indictment, on November 24 and 28, 2022, Rosenthal is accused of knowingly and willfully damaging two energy facilities—the Ostrander Substation in Oregon City, Oregon and the Sunnyside Substation in Clackamas, Oregon—with the intent
Oregon Seeks Volunteers for Selective Service Boards (Photo)
SALEM, Ore. — As global tensions rise and military recruitment faces challenges, the Oregon National Guard is playing a vital role in supporting the Selective Service System, ensuring the state remains prepared for potential national emergencies.The Selective Service System, an independent agency within the executive branch, is responsible for rapidly providing personnel to the military in a fair and equitable manner if the President and Congress authorize conscription. While the United States h
Oklahoma Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Sexually Exploiting a Child
EUGENE, Ore.—An Oklahoma City man was sentenced to federal prison Wednesday for sexually abusing a child and capturing the abuse on video.Jeremy Lee Peterson, 44, was sentenced to the statutory maximum sentence of 360 months in federal prison and a life term of supervised release. According to court documents, on February 18, 2022, Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) agents received information from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) regarding a video depicting chi
Attention Dog Lovers: Sheriff Search & Rescue Looking for K9 Handlers (Photo)
UPDATE: new email address for SAR K9 [email protected] Jackson County Sheriff's Office (JCSO) Search and Rescue (SAR) is recruiting prospective K9 handlers. JCSO SAR is looking for dog lovers willing to become K9 search team members. This volunteer opportunity is demanding but also greatly rewarding. K9 teams are called upon frequently for missions and are often the first searchers on the scene. K9 teams can be trained and certified in several disciplines: wilderness area search, trailing,
Feel Good Stories from the Front Line (Photo)
Feel Good Stories from the Front Line:It’s not too often that we get to share stories with a happy ending, but it brightens all of our days when they do happen. This week was no exception! ***The first part of the week, we were notified of a stranded hiker in the Rogue Wilderness area after the heat got to them. Their hiking partner continued on the trail, after leaving them food and water, and was able to call for help. Two of our deputies set out very early that next morning to hike 6 mile
Portland Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Role in Fraud Scheme
PORTLAND, Ore.—A Portland man was sentenced to federal prison today for his role in a scheme to steal large quantities of mail and use victims’ personal and financial documents and information to fraudulently obtain apartment leases, open bank accounts without authorization, and acquire other goods and services.Cody Joel Stewart, 43, was sentenced to 51 months in federal prison and five years’ supervised release. Stewart was also ordered to pay $211,831 in restitution to his victims.According to
Media Advisory: 142nd Wing to host F-15EX Eagle II Unveiling Ceremony
for planning purposes only – not for print or airThe 142nd Wing out of the Portland Air National Guard Base, Portland, Oregon will host a ceremony unveiling the F-15EX Eagle II fighter jet at its first operational unit in the U.S. Air Force this Friday, 12 July 2024. Attending this ceremony will be the Governor of the State of Oregon and Commander in Chief of the Oregon National Guard, Honorable Tina Kotek and U.S. Senator Ron Wyden of Oregon.Media is asked to RSVP by Thursday, 11 July. Intervie
Burglars Targeting Local Licensed Marijuana Farms, Storage Facilities (Photo)
SOUTHERN OREGON – Jackson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) detectives are investigating multiple burglaries of marijuana farms and storage facilities in Jackson and Josephine Counties. The suspects are targeting licensed marijuana farms during the nighttime hours and are possibly armed. Owners and workers of these facilities should be alert for these types of crimes and report unusual activity. Also, check perimeter fences and cameras to make sure they are intact and operational. If you have any i
Fatal Motor Vehicle Crash - Lower Grave Creek Road (Photo)
INCIDENT: Fatal Motor Vehicle Crash – Lower Grave Creek Road RELEASE DATE: July 10, 2024CASE NUMBER: 24-15175INCIDENT DATE AND TIME: July 9th, 2024, at 4:07pmREPORTING DEPUTY: Sergeant Craig Ricker DECEASED DRIVER: Joseph John Tracey, 60 Years OldSINGLE INVOLVED VEHICLE: Red, 1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee DETAILS: On July 9th, 2024, at 4:07pm, the Josephine County Sheriff’s Office was notified of a motor vehicle crash in the 4000 block of Lower Grave Creek Road. Prior to law enforcement arrival, t
Scam Alert
Scammers are beating the heat by staying indoors and are very busy this week!They are posing as employees of Josephine County Sheriff’s Office and demanding payment for civil and criminal matters. We have received reports of either an Officer Perry, Lieutenant Perry, Deputy Wolf, Deputy Cody and Deputy Diaz so far. They are using a prerecorded message and instructing people to either call a number back to make payment or to take payment to various stores around the area to make a deposit in a ki
Missing Person: Bandy, Boyd
Case: 24-15042Name: Boyd Alvin BandyAge: 65Sex: MaleRace: CaucasianHeight: 6'1"Weight: 169lbsHair: GreyEyes: BrownInformation: On July 8th, 2024, we received a report that Boyd had walked away from his residence on Barbara Drive in Grants Pass, Oregon. Boyd was last seen wearing black jeans, a black jacket, and a black T-shirt with a graphic design on the front. Boyd is believed to be in the Josephine or Jackson County area. Please contact the Josephine County Sheriff's Office with any informati
LOCATED and is SAFE! Missing 10-year old
UPDATE: 07/06/24 at 12:27pm:She has been located and is SAFE!*Childs name and picture have been removed*Grants Pass, Oregon - Grants Pass Police are requesting assistance in locating, a ten-year old female. She was last seen in the 400 block of NW C Street earlier this morning. The juvenile is described as a white female, five-feet and two-inches tall, 120 pounds, with blond/brown ear-length hair. It is unknown what she may be wearing.Grants Pass Police officers, assisted by Grants Pass Polic