New Jail Commander reports for duty

Matt Jordan June 18, 2018

Last Updated: June 18, 2018

Jackson County, Ore — Jackson County’s newest jail commander is on the job after captain Dan Penland began his retirement last week.

Jackson County Sheriff Lieutenant Josh Aldrich is a 18 year veteran of the force.

Lt. Aldrich hopes to build on recent progress when it comes to care and rehabilitation of the jail population.

“Looking for every possible way we can to turn this footprint into something that’s going to best serve our community with the space we have,” said Lt. Aldrich.

Aldrich says the biggest need in the county is a new jail to replace the outdated and overcrowded one he now oversees.

Matt Jordan June 18, 2018

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Matt Jordan is the Chief Meteorologist for KOBI-TV NBC5. Matt joined the NBC5 weather team in 2014 after a year as a reporter and anchor in Alexandria, Louisiana. His experience with the severe weather of the Deep South and a love of the Pacific Northwest led him to pursue a certification with Mississippi State University as a Broadcast Meteorologist. You can find Matt working in the evenings of NBC5 News at 5, 6 and 11 as well as online. Matt also has a degree in Journalism from the University of Oregon. In addition to being passionate about news and weather, Matt is a BIG Oregon Ducks fan. When not rooting for the Ducks or tracking down the next storm over the Pacific, Matt can be found outdoors in the Oregon wilderness with his wife, his daughter and their dogs Stanley and Gordi.