Ashland Police Officer Involved In Shooting

Officers with the Ashland Police Department responded to the area of the 200 block of “A” Street on a report of a business alarm early this morning. Upon arrival after the 2 a.m. report, officers encountered a lone suspect exiting the area of multiple businesses with shattered storefront windows. The suspect approached the officers while armed with a knife. One of the officers fired his department issued sidearm at the suspect, striking the suspect, who was then transported to Rogue Regional Medical Center for treatment by Ashland Fire & Rescue. The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office is handling this investigation, in conjunction with the Jackson County District Attorney’s Office. Officers were additionally supported by the Oregon State Police as well as the Medford and Talent Police Departments. Further news releases will be forthcoming from the Jackson County District Attorney’s Office. The investigation is ongoing. ...Read more

Medford Police Continue Fatal Roberts Road Crash Investigation

The Medford Police Department investigation continues for the fatal vehicle-versus-pedestrian crash that occurred Friday morning on Roberts Road near Crater Lake Avenue. The preliminary investigation indicates an adult pedestrian was lying in the roadway when they were struck by a vehicle traveling eastbound on Roberts Road. The pedestrian died as a result of the crash. MPD’s Inter-Agency Serious Traffic Accident Reconstruction (STAR) Team responded to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident. Investigators are working to determine how the pedestrian came to be in the roadway prior to the collision. The driver remained at the scene and cooperated with investigators. Impairment is not believed to be a factor. The pedestrian has not yet been identified, and investigators are continuing efforts to establish their identity. Roberts Road was closed between Melody Lane and Crater Lake Avenue for several hours while investigators processed the scene, before reopening later that day. ...Read more

Search Continues for Two Missing Teens

Two teens were reported to be missing since October 20th at 12:50 p.m. Bradley Schreiber, 14, and Michael Clark, 15, reportedly may be on foot or on bikes, one that's purple and one that's blue. Schreiber has blonde hair, and Clark has brown hair. If you have any information regarding the whereabouts of these two, call the Grants Pass Police Department Non-Emergency line at 541-450-6260. Reference Case #'s 26-37202 for Schreiber, and #1020-1827-083. Other numbers to call for Schreiber include 503-806-2507, and 413-329-6521. For Clark, call 541-497-3957. ...Read more