Crime & Justice

La Pine man arrested after police find 100 reptile carcasses in abandoned home

A 68-year-old La Pine man was arrested and charged with 25 counts of animal neglect after authorities discovered…

Public Safety

Use of force by Ashland police officers spiked in 2024; chief says no cause for alarm

Changes in reporting policy, more police on the streets, and more arrests by officers led to a significant…

Crime & Justice

Jail log: Thursday, June 19

Arrests Disorderly Conduct — Angel Guadelupe Brathor, 34, of the 500 block of Alberts Street, Medford. Medford police…

Crime & Justice

Man convicted of assault with dog ‘shock collar’ in 2020 sentenced in sex abuse case

A Central Point man who made headlines in 2020 for using a dog “shock collar” on a 5-year-old…

Crime & Justice

Jail log: Wednesday, June 18

Arrests Disorderly conduct, criminal mischief — Michael Ray Angeleas, 27, of the 1000 block of Olympic Avenue, Medford.…

Crime & Justice

Recent murder cases move through Jackson County Circuit Court system, with some delays

District Attorney Patrick Green says no increase compared to recent years; 'Ideally, the number would be zero in…

Crime & Justice

Jail log: Monday, June 16

Arrests Failure to appear, criminal trespass — Jeremy Allen Harvey, 30, no known address. Medford police arrested Harvey…

Local News

Man who killed woman in 2023 North Medford food can attack deemed guilty except for insanity

A man who attacked a woman on her morning walk near North Medford High School with a food…

Crime & Justice

Medford man arrested for allegedly selling black-market cannabis to juveniles using social media

A 19-year-old Medford man is facing charges of unlawful possession of marijuana and unlawful delivery of marijuana for…

Local News

Jail log: Friday, June 13

Arrests Disorderly conduct, strangulation — Jaymie Kate Allen, 33, no known address. Ashland police arrested Allen Thursday on…

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