Grants Pass Police arrested a disorderly suspect while setting up barricades for Saturday's Boatnik Parade.
Officers were confronted by Sean Washburn, 59, at about 9:15 a.m. at the corner of NE 6th Street and NE A Street. He demonstrated hostility toward the parade and made concerning statements before driving away in a reckless manner.
The officers securing the parade route coordinated with patrol officers to locate Washburn. His car was quickly located several blocks away, and he was found walking toward the parade in the area of SE 4th and SE J Street. Law enforcement took him into custody and detectives responded to help with the investigation.
Washburn was lodged in the Josephine County Jail on charges of Reckless Driving and Disorderly Conduct.
