Local News

GP Police Jailed Man on Statewide Felony Warrant after Southeast City Patrol

Grants Pass Police jailed a man on a statewide felony warrant last night after a routine patrol check near the Parkway in the southeast part of the city.

The Police Department reports officers arrested the 32-year-old male subject near the corner of East Park Street and Parkdale Drive on Wednesday at 8:05 p.m..

Police said they were on patrol when they spotted the man walking down Parkdale and knew that he was wanted on an Oregon State Parole Board warrant for Felony Parole Violation. The underlying conviction was not disclosed.

The suspect was placed into custody and lodged at the Josephine County Jail on a no-bail detainer.

Jail records show the man has been arrested three times for violating his post-prison supervision since August of last year.
Posted on 4/11/24 11:18AM by Sam Marsh