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Josephine County senior missing An 80-year-old woman in Josephine County, Berna Leahy, has been missing for two days, according to a news release from the Josephine County Sheriff's Office.

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Police believe attempted murder suspect, Benjamin Foster is inside Grants Pass home UPDATE: 7:55 p.m.Grants Pass Police Spokesperson Jeff Hattersley confirmed with News 10 that the standoff with attempted murder suspectBenjamin Foster has been

Grants Pass, OR. — UPDATE: 7:55 p.m.

Grants Pass Police Spokesperson Jeff Hattersley confirmed with News 10 that the standoff with attempted murder suspect Benjamin Foster has been "resolved."

Hattersley said he could not confirm at this time whether this situation was resolved with Foster being arrested or if the situation involved any loss of life.

Hattersley said further details will be provided in the coming hours followed by a press conference tomorrow afternoon.

Confirmation:

Police believe attempted murder suspect, Benjamin Foster is inside Grants Pass home UPDATE: 7:15 p.m.Grants Pass Police Spokesperson Jeff Hattersley confirmed with News 10 that attempted murder suspect Benjamin Foster is underneath a Grants Pas

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Police believe attempted murder suspect, Benjamin Foster is inside Grants Pass home Police have surrounded a house in a Grants Pass neighborhood and they believe attempted murder suspect Benjamin Foster has returned to the home where last week'

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BREAKING: Police active in Grant Pass for Foster manhunt GRANTS PASS, Ore. -- Police are active today in their manhunt for 36-year-old attempted murder suspect Benjamin Foster.

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Josephine County Case Number: 22002570
Name: Damon, Travis James
S*x: Male
Race: Caucasian
Height: 6'0"
Weight: 210 lbs.
Hair: Brown
Eyes: Brown
Damon was last seen on November 19th in the New Hope, Grants Pass area. Damon is driving a white 1999 Ford Ranger with a blue canopy. If located, please contact Detective Bowen at 541-474-5115 or the Josephine County Sheriff's Office at 541-474-5123. Please reference case 22002570.

NAME: Courtney Elizabeth Brion
AGE: 29
S*X: Female
RACE: Caucasian
HEIGHT: 5'4"
WEIGHT: 130
HAIR: Brown
EYES: Blue
INFORMATION: On November 1, 2022, Courtney Brion was reported missing by her mother. She was last seen around the 4000 block of Redwood Ave. approximately four days prior. It is believed she may have traveled with a male companion/friend to the Cave Junction area. Her hair is normally brown however it may still be dyed red.

Please contact the Josephine County Sheriff’s Office with any information. Please reference case #22002403.


Office: 541-474-5123

Central Point Man arrested for Online S*xual Corruption of a child

Grants Pass, Ore.: On October 14, 2022, Grants Pass Police Detectives arrested Andrew Joseph Cooper, 39, of Central Point, for Online S*xual Corruption of a Child I. Cooper allegedly committed these crimes involving a 15-year-old female juvenile within the City of Grants Pass over the past two days. Cooper was arrested by detectives and lodged in the Josephine County Jail.

Because Cooper is believed to be involved in youth sports and ministry in Jackson County, the Grants Pass Police Department is asking anyone with further information please contact Grants Pass Police Detectives at 541-450-6260 and reference case #2022-45260.

This investigation is ongoing, and further details cannot be released.

REPORTING DEPUTY: Undersheriff Snyder

DETAILS: Over the last few weeks the Josephine County Sheriff’s Office has received multiple reports regarding attempted telephonic scams. In the reoccurring attempts, persons identify themselves as members of the Sheriff’s Office and demand payment over the phone to avoid being arrested. Payment demands have been in the form of an app called “Venmo” and/or money orders.

The Sheriff’s Office would like to remind you that law enforcement does not operate in this fashion. Funds are NOT solicited by law enforcement from citizens to avoid arrest. The Sheriff’s Office would like to remind citizens to remain vigilant and report any potential scams that come their way. Persons should never provide financial or personal information to anyone until they are certain who they are speaking to. Please be aware of these scams and call the Sheriff’s Office if you have questions or concerns.

Hidden Valley Coach Arrested for S*xual Abuse and Official Misconduct

Grants Pass, Ore. - On October 13, 2022, Grants Pass Police Detectives arrested Vincent Reyes Aguilera, 34, of Grants Pass, for S*xual Abuse II and Official Misconduct. Aguilera is alleged to have committed these crimes while employed as a basketball coach for Three Rivers School District at Hidden Valley High School. The offenses are alleged to have occurred within the City of Grants Pass from August through September of 2022, involving a 17-year-old victim. Aguilera was lodged in the Josephine County Jail.

The Grants Pass Police Department is asking anyone with further information regarding the above-described arrest of Vincent Reyes Aguilera please contact Grants Pass Police Detectives at 541-450-6260 and reference case #2022-34917.
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CJ Man Faces Felony Weapons Charge & More after Shooting at Teenage Girl
A Cave Junction man faces a felony weapons charge accusing him of shooting more than two dozen rounds at a person he believed was a robber, but actually was his teenage neighbor practicing her driving on a shared driveway. The Mail Tribune reports 44-year-old Naham McCain Harris made his initial court appearance this week on a charge of Felony Unlawful Use of a Weapon alleging he fired his gun at a 15-year-old girl last weekend while she was practicing her driving at a residence in the 400-block of Ridge Vista Drive. When questioned by Josephine County sheriff's deputies, Harris allegedly admitted to firing his gun roughly 30 times at the girl. He told deputies he believed he was going to be robbed, so he shot at the vehicle trying to scare the robbers away. One of the bullets pierced the back window of the vehicle the girl was driving. A subsequent search warrant served on Harris' property looking for the weapon allegedly turned up a felony amount of processed ma*****na with the firearm. In searches last weekend, deputies said they found multiple fi****ms hidden in a nearby wooded area as well as $103,000 in cash. Naham Harris was being held in the Josephine County Jail on the weapons charge plus new charges of Menacing, Reckless Endangering and Unlawful Possession of Ma*****na. His next court appearance is scheduled for Monday, October 17th.
Posted on 10/13/22 6:46AM by Sam Marsh

Authorities Investigating Break-In at Josephine County Food Bank West of GP
The Sheriff's Office is investigating a break-in that occurred this week at the Josephine County Food Bank west of Grants Pass. According to the Sheriff's Log, the forced entry into the Food Bank in the 3600-block of Upper River Road happened early Wednesday morning. Deputies said a gray 2007-2010 Ford Diesel 3/4-ton pickup containing three males, one female and a dog broke through the gate to the farm residence house and then proceeded to drive up Lathrop Creek by the Raptor Creek Garden until it was stopped by the farm manager who was out walking their dogs. The suspects indicated they were lost and tried to leave the property by barreling through possible exit routes. They drove to the far eastern part of the property and were confronted by farm staff. They gave obviously fake names and eventually left through the same gate they broke through. The damage estimate was around $100. Nothing was found to be stolen. The truck had no license plate, but it had a bumper sticker on the driver-side door that read, "Surrender the B***y." Better description of the truck and the suspects was pending review of security camera footage. Anyone with information in this case is encouraged to contact the Sheriff's Office at (541)-474-5123.
Posted on 10/8/22 6:34AM by Sam Marsh

Suspect Arrested after Special Victims Unit Investigates Child S*xual Abuse Case
The Jackson County Sheriff's Office arrested a s*x abuse suspect earlier this week during a traffic stop on Crater Lake Highway in White City. On Tuesday night, sheriff's deputies pulled over a vehicle driven by 71-year-old Kim Jackson Dyer of White City in the 8300-block of Highway 62. He was wanted in connection with the s*xual abuse of a child. Dyer was lodged in the Jackson County Jail on charges of 1st-Degree S*x Abuse, another felony-level s*x crime and Coercion. The case remains under investigation and the suspect will be prosecuted by the Jackson County District Attorney. The Jackson County SWAT team and patrol deputies assisted detectives in serving a search warrant at the suspect's residence in the 4300-block of Avenue E in White City on Wednesday morning. Detectives utilized the SWAT team due to violent criminal history at the property. The Southern Oregon Child Exploitation Team and Southern Oregon High Tech Crimes Task Force assisted with the search of the residence and investigators seized digital devices that will be forensically examined for evidence. Detectives with the Jackson County Sheriff's Office Special Victims Unit began investigating Dyer after a juvenile victim came forward with allegations of s*x abuse that occurred over a span of several years. They believe Dyer may have other child victims. If you have any information about this case, please call Detective Lucas Tobias at (541)-774-8925.
Posted on 10/8/22 6:36AM by Sam Marsh

Josephine County Resident Arrested for S*xual Abuse of a Minor

Grants Pass, Ore. - On October 5, 2022, with the assistance of the Rogue Area Drug Enforcement Team and Josephine County Community Corrections, Grants Pass Police Department executed a search warrant at 6700 New Hope Road related to a s*xual abuse investigation. During the investigation, Grants Pass Police Detectives found evidence that 46-year-old Daylan Hunt had used Snapchat to solicit a minor female for purposes of s*xual contact. It is alleged Daylan Hunt proceeded to provide ma*****na to the minor, recruited the minor to engage in prostitution, and encouraged the minor to recruit peers for purposes of prostitution. During the ongoing relationship with the victim, Daylan Hunt is alleged to have also created digital media containing the s*xually explicit conduct of a minor.

During the search warrant, detectives located additional illicit drugs and equipment for an unlawful Butane Honey Oil (BHO) lab. Daylan Hunt was taken into custody without incident and lodged at the Josephine County Jail on the below-listed charges. Additional drug offenses have been referred to the Josephine County DA’s office.

-Unlawful Delivery of Ma*****na to a Minor
-S*xual Abuse in the Second Degree (3 counts)
-Purchasing S*x with a Minor (3 count)
-Using Child in Display of S*xually Explicit Conduct (2 counts)
-Promoting Prostitution
-Encouraging Child S*xual Abuse in the Second Degree (2 counts)

The Grants Pass Police Department encourages parents to be aware of the social media applications being used and online communications of their children. Police Detectives are concerned that additional minors may have been victimized in this case. The Grants Pass Police Department is asking anyone with further information regarding the above-described arrest of Daylan Hunt please contact Grants Pass Police Detectives at 541-450-6260 and reference case #2022-42485.

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Josephine County SO Still Seeking Help Finding Felony Animal Abuse Suspects
The Josephine County Sheriff's Office continues to seek the whereabouts of two people who are believed to have fled the area after abandoning animals at their business in downtown Grants Pass and their residence in the Illinois Valley. According to the Sheriff's Office, Joseph Larue and Danielle Brown are being sought for crimes of felony animal abuse, maintaining an illegal ma*****na grow site and more. On September 21st, the Sheriff's Office executed a search warrant at Pawsitive K9 Solutions on SE 6th Street and found 13 neglected dogs without food or water that had been abandoned inside the shuttered business. Deputies also found an eviction notice had been posted on the front door. On September 26th, detectives, animal control officers and Josephine County Code Enforcement served a search warrant at Larue's and Brown's residence in the 100-block of Turnagain Road near Selma. A horse and rabbit were found deceased along with 16 other animals that had no food or water and were living in poor conditions. All the surviving animals were seized and rendered aid as needed. On Wednesday, the owner of the Turnagain Road property called the Sheriff's Office to report that they had received a text from Larue and were wondering if Larue's whereabouts could be tracked from a cell phone. The landlord said they learned about the illegal ma*****na grow site and had started eviction proceedings. The Sheriff's Office remains determined to locate Larue and Brown to hold them responsible for their crimes. Anyone who may have knowledge of their location is urged to contact detectives at (541)-474-5123.
Posted on 9/30/22 6:43AM by Sam Marsh

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Grants Pass Man Dies from Gunshot Wound During Apparent Domestic Disturbance

Grants Pass, Ore. – This morning at approximately 6:00 AM Grans Pass Police units responded to the rear parking lot of a church on NE Savage Street regarding a call from a female stating she had shot someone. Arriving officers found Scott Allen Harris, a 46-year-old male, deceased from an apparent gunshot wound. Further investigation by Grants Pass Police Detectives discovered the gunshot may have been the result of domestic violence. The involved female was questioned and released. The case has been referred to the Josephine County District Attorney for review.

Anyone having further information related to this investigation is asked to contact the Grants Pass Police Department at 541-450-6260. Further media inquiries should be directed to the Josephine County District Attorney.
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GP Woman Nabbed after Returning to City Park Where She was Trespassed
A Grants Pass woman was arrested early yesterday after she returned to a city park from which she had been trespassed. The Police Department reports 21-year-old Alexis Marie Kelly was contacted by officers at Baker Park on Wednesday at 7:50 a.m.. Police said Kelly returned to the park after having been given a 30-day exclusion order on June 8th. They said she admitted to having knowledge of the order, but claimed not having anywhere else to go. Officers solved that problem when they placed her into custody. Alexis Kelly was booked into the Josephine County Jail for Criminal Trespass.
Posted on 6/23/22 10:42AM by Sam MarshRead more

SCAM ALERT

We've received information that a scammer is calling local residents, stating he is Sgt. Doni Hamilton, telling people they have warrants and then trying to collect money. This is a SCAM!

Sgt. Hamilton is NOT calling people about warrants, AND the Grants Pass Police Department does not collect money over the phone from people that have warrants!

If you receive a call similar to this, please ask the person for a call-back number, hang up and call the police non-emergency number (541-450-6260) to verify whether a real officer has called you.

GP Felon Jailed for Attacking General Manager at Downtown Safeway Store
A Grants Pass felon was jailed for attacking a general manager at a downtown supermarket. The Grants Pass Police Department reports 28-year-old Jacob Levi Reeder was arrested for the incident at the Safeway on NE 7th Street on Friday morning. Police said Reeder was inside the store making customers uncomfortable when he was asked to leave by employees. When he refused to do so, the general manager was called in and he told him to leave. Reeder reportedly punched the general manager, causing a small cut on his face. Safeway workers then took the suspect down to the ground and held him until officers arrived on scene. Jacob Reeder was promptly handcuffed and transported to the Josephine County Jail where he was booked for Harassment and the resulting Parole Violation from a previous conviction for 3rd-Degree Assault. He was being held without bail.
Posted on 5/30/22 6:17AM by Sam Marsh