Deputies Jailed Man for Drug-Fueled Vandalism Rampage in Downtown Cave Jct.
The Josephine County Sheriff's Office jailed a man for going on a drug-fueled rampage in downtown Cave Junction over the weekend.
The Sheriff's Office reports deputies eventually arrested the 36-year-old man in the 200-block of North Redwood Highway on Saturday at 1:36 p.m..
Deputies said the suspect admitted to using rocks to break windows at Wild Bill's Smoke Shop and the Illinois Valley branch library. They said he also used a flyer container to smash a window at Illinois Valley Real Estate.
The clerk at the smoke shop said the suspect came into the store before the incident and told the clerk that he wanted a pipe even though he didn't have any money. He reportedly slammed his fist on the counter when he was refused and then exited the business. The clerk handed the man a small pipe when he left to avoid trouble.
According to the report, the subsequent vandalism incidents were captured on video surveillance and total damages were well over $1,000. The man was speaking jibberish and was believed to be impaired by drugs during the incident.
The suspect was placed into custody, transported to Grants Pass and lodged at the Josephine County Jail on charges of Felony 1st-Degree Criminal Mischief and the resulting Probation Violation. He was being held on a no-bail detainer.
Posted on 3/25/24 5:19AM by Sam Marsh
