GP Police Arrested Drug Court Client for Pulling Fire Alarm at Local Motel
Grants Pass Police arrested a Josephine County Drug Court client for pulling a fire alarm at a north-city motel and causing the occupants to evacuate yesterday.
The Police Department reports officers and firefighters responded to the incident at Motel 6 on NW 7th Street around 12:15 p.m. Thursday.
Police said the 32-year-old man was under the influence of drugs when he pulled the fire alarm, which forced a complete evacuation of the motel as well as public annoyance for surrounding businesses.
Firefighters confirmed there was no fire and the man admitted to pulling the alarm.
The suspect was lodged at the Josephine County Jail for charges including 2nd-Degree Burglary, 3rd-Degree Theft and Disorderly Conduct plus Parole Violation stemming from convictions for several other crimes.
Jail records show the man is a Drug Court client who was on a release through the program. Records also show additional charges were filed against him including Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle and 2nd-Degree Theft. He was being held on a no-bail detainer.
Posted on 4/5/24 11:11AM by Sam Marsh
