Four suspects were arrested after a lengthy detailed investigation that Jackson County Sheriff’s Office detectives began back on August 22nd after Jackson County Sheriff’s Patrol deputies took a report of a burglary on Old Stage Road in rural Central Point.
During the investigation by Jackson County Sheriff’s Office detectives, it was determined that more than $300,000 in cash, gold coins, and guns were stolen on August 22nd from a residence in rural Central Point, leading detectives to search three Medford residences after tracking sales of the rare gold coins and guns.
During the burglary, thieves stole $108,000 in cash as well as 95 gold coins worth approximately $180,000. Among the stolen items were rare South African Krugerrands, American Eagle, and Canadian Maple Leaf solid gold coins. The suspects also took seven firearms including a rare select fire, fully-automatic pistol.
Upon further investigation, detectives discovered multiple suspects with rare gold coins in their possession. While searching the three Medford residences, detectives discovered rare gold coins and guns tying the suspects to the crime, as well as additional firearms possessed by convicted felons, and more than 140 grams of presumptive methamphetamine, cocaine, and fentanyl.
On October 5th, Jackson County Sheriff’s Office detectives served a search warrant at a suspect’s residence in the in Medford. During the search, investigators found stolen guns, coins, and approximately 28 grams of methamphetamine and fentanyl.
Later that day the investigation led detectives to search another suspect’s car and residence in Medford and during the search, investigators recovered a stolen gun and gold coins. In the car, detectives found approximately 70 grams of methamphetamine.
Detectives served another search warrant October 11th in Medford and while searching the residence, investigators recovered two more of the stolen guns including the rare select fire, fully-automatic pistol in the possession of a convicted felon. Among the stolen firearms, investigators found five additional guns, body armor, and approximately 32 grams of methamphetamine and cocaine.
Jackson County Sheriff’s Office detectives arrested three suspects in connection with the burglary, and one for possessing stolen firearms.
59 year old Michael Edward Jason, of Medford, is charged with second-degree burglary, first-degree aggravated theft, and first-degree theft.
51 year old Jonathon Anthony Kinsella, of Medford, is charged with second-degree burglary, first-degree aggravated theft, first-degree theft, and felon in possession of a firearm.
43 year old Michelle Tawny Kinsella, of Medford, is charged with second-degree burglary, first-degree aggravated theft, first-degree theft, and felon in possession of a firearm.
68 year old Curtis Lee Hollins, of Medford, is charged with six counts of felon in possession of a firearm, two counts of felon in possession of body armor, unlawful possession of prohibited firearms, and felon in possession of a restricted weapon.
Investigators recovered the stolen firearms from the burglary but are still looking for the cash and remaining gold coins. Detectives are looking for the public’s help in recovering more of the stolen items. If you have any information, please contact investigators at the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office Tip Line at (541) 774-8333.
