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Sex Offender from Oregon Apprehended in Garberville
While responding to a call for service on Thursday morning, Dec. 21, 2017, the deputy observed a black sports utility vehicle covered in tarps while parked in a two-hour parking space on the 700...
Dense and Freezing Fog Advisory
Dense freezing fog may be a hazard to motorists in the Klamath Basin this morning. This includes Klamath Falls and the surrounding areas. Dense fog makes it difficult to see what’s ahead. Freezing fog...
Speed Related Accident Witnessed by Deputy
The Jackson County Sheriff's Office is investigating a fatal motor vehicle crash that occurred early Tuesday morning. On December 26, 2017, at 1:42 am, a Nissan Pathfinder traveling northbound in the 14000-block of Antioch...
K9 Christmas Gifted Vest
Jackson County Sheriff's Office K9 Titan will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Titan's vest is sponsored by an...
Man Pushing Flaming Shopping Cart Eludes Police
On Friday evening at 10:17 pm, officers of the Springfield Police Department responded to a report of a subject pushing a shopping cart down the West D bike path which was fully engulfed in...
The Most Wonderful Time of the Year
For some reason, if you let it, it just seems a little easier this time of year. Smiles, hugs, greetings, whatever it may be, there is something in the air that makes these gestures...
Man Arrested in Dutch Brothers Coffee Robbery
On Saturday, December 23rd, Medford Police Detectives arrested 46-year-old Jason Lee Swindler at his residence in the 1300 block of Dakota Avenue. Thanks to tips and high-quality surveillance cameras, detectives were able to link...
Countdown to Christmas’ Crazy Traditions…the ‘Caganer’
For at least the past two centuries, the traditional nativity scene in Catalonia includes all the usual suspects, Mary, Joseph, the shepherds gathered around the baby Jesus in his manger have been joined by...
Man Dies in Single Vehicle Crash on Hwy. 199
On December 20, 2017, at approximately 12:15 PM, Troopers from the Grants Pass Area Command responded to a fatal crash on Redwood Highway 199 near milepost 24. This location is approximately 24 west of...
SWAT Called to Stand-off
On December 20, 2017 at about 8:00 pm, Oregon State Police Troopers responded to the report of a drunk and disorderly subject at the Rhododendron Trailer Park in Florence. While en route information was...