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UPDATE: JCSO takes over investigation into officer-involved shooting at Hawthorne Park

Update: 12:40 p.m.: The Medford Police Department said the Jackson County Sheriff's Office will conduct the investigation into…

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Jail log: Thursday, July 3

Arrests Failure to appear — Michael Douglas Bratton, 42, of the 1000 block of West Main Street, Medford.…

Crime & Justice

Oregon police erred in use of aerial surveillance camera for marijuana bust, appeals court says

The ruling was lauded by civil rights advocates and privacy watchdogs fresh off of a fight in the…

Crime & Justice

Bryan Kohberger answers ‘yes’ to murder of Idaho students ‘with premeditation’

BOISE, Idaho — Bryan Kohberger admitted in court Wednesday to the murder of four University of Idaho students in 2022, finally bringing some closure…

Crime & Justice

Jail log: Wednesday, July 2

Arrests Fugitive — Samantha Louise Beck, 26, of the 800 block of Ragsdale Road, Trail. Medford police arrested…

Public Safety

Local fire chiefs react with heartbreak, dismay to Idaho firefighter ambush shooting

Top officials at fire agencies around Southern Oregon reacted with a mix of heartbreak and dismay to the…

Crime & Justice

Jail log: Tuesday, July 1

Arrests Failure to appear — Ashley Mae Bersch, 34, no known address. Medford police arrested Bersch Monday on…

Crime & Justice

Jail log: Monday, June 30

Arrests Burglary, unlawful use of a weapon — Ladarrius Trenton Anderson, 36, of the 700 block of Broad…

Crime & Justice

Oregon lawmakers, others optimistic latest plan will help solve public defender crisis

Oregon lawmakers approved a budget package this past week that they and others are optimistic may solve the state’s…

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Woman arrested after trying to elude authorities in high-speed Medford city streets chase

Medford transient Whitney Ann Word, 32, was arrested by Medford police and Jackson County sheriff’s deputies Thursday after…

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