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OSP Arrested 2 People on Local Warrants after Josephine County Traffic Stops

The Oregon State Police arrested two people on outstanding warrants during separate traffic stops in Josephine County yesterday.

According to OSP, the first incident occurred on Monday at 9:10 a.m. when state troopers pulled over a Subaru Impreza driven by a 37-year-old Grants Pass man in the 3600-block of Merlin Road.

Troopers said they stopped the motorist for traffic violations at the Dollar General store and discovered that he was wanted on a local bench warrant for failing to appear in court. The man was cited, ordered to appear in court and then released.

The second incident happened on Monday at 8:31 p.m. when troopers pulled over a Volvo sedan driven by a 36-year-old Grants Pass man near the corner of Chinook Park Lane and Gordon Way.

Troopers said they stopped the motorist for a traffic violation, discovered that his driving privileges had been suspended and that he was wanted on a local warrant. The man was lodged at the Josephine County Jail on the warrant and his mother picked up the Volvo.
Posted on 3/19/24 10:17AM by Sam Marsh