On May 2, 2018, Medford Police responded to the area of the WinCo Shopping Center on Barnett Road to assist an Oregon State Police Trooper in locating a suspect in a stolen motor home.
The motorhome had been reported stolen earlier in the morning to Oregon State Police. During the initial investigation, Oregon State Police identified Aubrey General as the suspect, and he was wanted for an outstanding parole violation warrant.
Oregon State Police received further information General had been using drugs and was possibly under the influence and was responsible for caring for a small child.
While responding back to WinCo, Oregon State Police observed the stolen motorhome leaving the parking lot. Oregon State Police, along with a Medford Police Officer attempted to stop the motorhome on Riverside Avenue.
The vehicle failed to yield and turned west on 9th Street. The vehicle stopped at the red light at the intersection of 9th Street and Central Avenue, at which time Oregon State Police attempted to block the vehicle in with a marked patrol unit. The motorhome accelerated through the intersection hitting the Oregon State Police vehicle and another citizen vehicle.
The motorhome continued to elude officers at slow speeds through downtown Medford. The pursuit ended after the motorhome pulled into an alley behind the Mail Tribune on North Fir Street. The motorhome became blocked in after it apparently attempted to pull into a covered parking area. Aubrey General was taken into custody after he exited the motorhome holding a small child. The child appeared to be in good health.
The Medford Police Department investigated the traffic accident and failing to yield to police. Aubrey General was lodged at the Jackson County Jail.
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