Deputies Jailed Man for Beating Up Woman at Transient Camp near GP Cemetery
The Josephine County Sheriff's Office jailed a man for beating up a woman at a transient camp located just west of Grants Pass late last week.
The Sheriff's Office reports deputies arrested 32-year-old Jeffrey Allen McPeak for the incident at a campsite near Granite Hill Cemetery on Friday morning.
Deputies said a woman called 9-1-1 to report that she was sleeping in a tent when McPeak woke her up by head-butting and punching her repeatedly. The caller said her eye was swollen shut from the attack and the suspect threatened to burn her with rubbing alcohol if she did not stay inside the tent.
McPeak had already been flagged for being uncooperative with law enforcement. He has a history with martial arts using swords and is known to carry the weapon.
Upon arrival, deputies located McPeak near the railroad tracks and placed him into custody. He was in possession of a sword, which was seized as evidence.
Jeffrey McPeak was lodged at the Josephine County Jail for 4th-Degree Assault and Menacing -- both constituting domestic violence. He was held without bail.
Although the female victim had a large swollen black eye, she declined medical treatment. She and four dogs were taken to the Women's Crisis Support Team.
Posted on 2/19/24 6:14AM by Sam Marsh
