MPD Searching for Suspect in High-Dollar Medford School District Theft
Medford Police are investigating a high-dollar theft that occurred January 19th at the Medford School District 549C Facilities Yard. During this incident, a suspect broke out the rear window of a van and stole more than $10,000 worth of tools and equipment. Surveillance video captured the suspect, but his face was covered at the time of the theft. As part of the investigation, Medford Police Detectives distributed informational bulletins to 10 south Medford markets and gas stations. On January 22nd, a Dakota Street resident contacted police after recognizing the suspect from a bulletin and provided additional information that led detectives to a residence. Later that day, detectives executed a search warrant at a residence in the 700 block of Dakota Street. As a result, officers recovered multiple stolen items from several unrelated cases, including a Milwaukee LED tower light, two chainsaws, two mountain bikes, and clothing items believed to have been worn during the school district theft. Detectives were able to identify Nicholas Thomas Mitts, 24, as the suspect. ...Read more

Customer Dispute Resolution, Amendments, Appointments on Council Agenda

The Grants Pass City Council will commence today's meeting with a Public Hearing regarding a complaint against Republic Services. The complainant, Konnor Kirkpatrick, filed against the sanitation company. He said his business has been improperly prohibited from accessing the transfer station since they fall within exemptions from the Franchise Agreement. In accordance with the Customer Dispute Resolution Process, the hearing will determine if Kirkpatrick's complaint is unfounded, or if Republic Services should be ordered to allow access to his business. After the hearing, the Council will consider an ordinance amending the Development Code regarding property line vacations. Next on the agenda is a motion to appoint four new members to the Budget Committee. Following Public Comment, the Council will consider motions approving the Development Code Text Amendment, and meeting minutes. Before adjourning, a member of the Council will be appointed to the First Forty Feet Citizen Advisory Committee.The meeting will begin today at 6 p.m. in City Council Chambers, 101 NW A Street. ...Read more

OSP Responded to Fatal Interstate 5 Hit-and-Run in Jackson County

Oregon State Police responded to a fatal hit-and-run on the northbound shoulder of Interstate 5 near the Exit 24 on ramp. On Saturday at 7:20 a.m., the preliminary investigation indicated the pedestrian, Anthony Jonathan Byam, 34, of Phoenix, had been struck by a vehicle that did not stop. Byam was declared deceased at the scene. An investigation into the hit-and-run crash is ongoing. The highway was not impacted during the on-scene investigation. OSP was assisted by the Jackson County Fire District and the Oregon Department of Transportation. ...Read more