GP Police Investigating Parkway Bridge Officer-Involved Shooting

An officer-involved shooting occurred on the Parkway Bridge Saturday. No official information has been released at this time. The Grants Pass Police Department is advising the public to avoid the bridge due to extended police activity. There is no danger to the public at this time. Video footage posted to Facebook shows an individual on the bridge possibly holding a gun. Shots were fired, and the individual is then seen on the ground as officers perform CPR and emergency crews arrive. Detours are in place as the investigation continues. ...Read more

ODOT Warns Oregonians of Phishing Scam

The Oregon Department of Transportation is warning Oregonians of phishing scams going around from senders claiming to be with ODOT and DMV. In a release from ODOT, Oregon DMV Public Information Officer Chris Crabb said, "If you receive an unsolicited text claiming to be from ODOT or DMV saying you owe money for an unpaid traffic fine or toll balance, it’s a scam. Do not click any links or provide payment or personal identifying information. These are fake messages designed to steal your personal and financial information." The latest scam messages are sent from an unknown phone number and typically begin with urgent language such as, "Evasion Notice for Oregon Traffic Court" or "Final Notice – Toll Violation". Oregonians are reminded to ignore and delete the scam text messages and block the number to prevent further potential harm. You can report scams and suspicious communications to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission. If you clicked on a link or provided personal information, secure your personal information and financial accounts, dispute any unfamiliar charges, and file a customer complaint with Oregon Department of Justice Consumer Protection. ...Read more

Eagle Point PD, MADGE Arrested Three Suspects in Gang-Related Graffiti Case

The Eagle Point Police Department received multiple reports of vandalism in the downtown area back on January 26th. Graffiti was found on the rear of several businesses, fences, sidewalks, public walkways, and the historic covered bridge. The graffiti was determined to reference a criminal street gang based in South Central Los Angeles. Additional vandalism was then discovered on February 2nd. Officers positively identify three suspects through video evidence, social media activity, assistance from Eagle Point High School staff, and tips from community members. Due to the apparent connection to a criminal street gang, the EPPD officer assigned to the Medford Area Gang and Drug Enforcement (MADGE) Team was contacted to assist with the investigation and subsequent arrests. On February 4th, MADGE detectives and EPPD officers served a warrant. The three suspects, identified as Izaiah Sanders, Daniel Buscher, and Jacoby Tagnoli, were observed walking near the covered bridge on Main Street. Sanders and Buscher complied with officers’ commands, while Tagnoli attempted to flee on foot. He was quickly apprehended and arrested. ...Read more