crime

GRANTS PASS, Ore. – Someone broke into Fort Vannoy Elementary School in Grants Pass this weekend, according to Josephine County Sheriff’s Office. A teacher reported the crime Sunday when she showed up on campus.  The front gate was open and a window …

RUCH, Ore. – Police need your help identifying two people suspected of burglarizing a local elementary school. The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office said the two suspects broke into Ruch Elementary School on the morning of October 1. They stole items from a …

Talent, Central Point, Ore.– For the third year in a row, Safewise has released a list of the 20 safest cities in Oregon. A handful are in southern Oregon, including Talent and Central Point. “Our officers and our city work real hard …

GREEN, Ore. – A wanted Roseburg man was arrested following a long standoff in the community of Green. On October 12 at about 8:45 a.m. an Oregon State Police trooper saw a vehicle traveling 89mph in a 65mph zone on Interstate 5 …

Grants Pass, Ore. – A man was stabbed when he tried to stop a woman from stealing his vehicle in Grants Pass, police said. At about 6:30 Tuesday morning, a woman got into a vehicle that wasn’t hers parked in front of …

Update (10-09-17, 2:00 p.m.) – The Modoc County Sheriff’s Office said accused child molester John Gregory Hughes was released from jail after posting bond. He is scheduled to appear in court on November 7 for an arraignment. Alturas, Calif. – A man …

Update (10-05-2017): Prosecutors are providing new revelations in a bizarre murder case in Medford. According to the Jackson County District Attorney’s Office, the 15-year-old daughter of murder victim Aaron Friar was formally indicted along with her alleged co-conspirators, 19-year-old Gavin Curtis MacFarlane …

Update (10-04-17 5:00 p.m.) – Following an autopsy, police say Aaron Friar died as a result of blunt trauma to the head. The case is now officially considered a homicide. Medford, Ore. – Police say a Medford dad was killed following an …

Update (10-04-17 5:00 p.m.) – Following an autopsy, police say Aaron Friar died as a result of blunt trauma to the head. The case is now officially considered a homicide. Medford, Ore. – Police say a Medford dad was killed following an …

Medford, Ore. – Detectives are working on a homicide investigation after an apparent “disturbance” led them to the discovery of a dead body Monday. On October 2 at 6:42 a.m. officers with the Medford Police Department conducted a welfare check at a …