Arrests made for criminal mistreatment involving young child

Derek Strom December 8, 2022

Last Updated: December 8, 2022

MEDFORD, Ore.– Medford Police responded to a call Saturday December 3rd for a medical emergency involving a young child. The next day, 39-year-old Crystal Marie Thomas and 40-year-old James Paul King II were arrested and lodged at the Jackson County Jail. Listed below are the related criminal charges:

Crystal Marie Thomas

Assault in the 1^st Degree

Criminal Mistreatment in the 1^st Degree (x3)

Assault 3^rd Degree

Tampering with a Witness

James Paul King II

Assault in the 1^st Degree

Criminal Mistreatment in the 1^st Degree (x3)

Assault in the 3^rd Degree

Medford Police were not able to provide any more details on the case.

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NBC5 News reporter Derek Strom is from Renton, Washington. He recently graduated from the Edward R. Murrow College of Communications at Washington State University with a degree in Broadcast News and a minor in Sports Management. He played in the drumline with the WSU marching band. These days, he plays the guitar and piano. Derek is a devoted fan of the Mariners, Seahawks, and Kraken.