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Young GP Man Found Himself in Jail Again after Downtown Traffic Complaint

A Grants Pass man who is no stranger to the Josephine County Jail found himself there once again after an incident in the downtown area.

According to the Police Department, officers responded to a complaint involving the 20-year-old man near the corner of NW 6th and D streets on Friday afternoon.

Police said a motorist called 9-1-1 to report a young male subject walking in the middle of the street while pretending to be directing traffic. The caller said they were afraid the man was going to be hit by a vehicle.

Officers arrived on scene, identified the suspect and placed him into custody. He was said to be highly intoxicated, but the Sobering Center refused to take him.

The suspect was lodged at the Josephine County Jail for Disorderly Conduct. He was being held without bail due to his frequent criminal offenses.
Posted on 4/1/24 6:38AM by Sam Marsh