GP Police Pull Over, Lodge Man for Five Warrants out of GPPD, JCSO
A traffic stop outside a 7-Eleven resulted in the arrest of a man wanted for five separate warrants out of Grants Pass and Medford.
An officer with Grants Pass Police pulled over a maroon Buick SUV Wednesday around 10:10 p.m. at 790 SW 6th Street. Upon contact with the driver, the officer observed indicators of impairment. The driver provided a false name, but was later determined to be Matthew Moats.
Drug paraphernalia was observed in plain view inside the vehicle. With Moat's consent, he handed the officer the paraphernalia. Probable cause was gained for both Methamphetamine and Fentanyl Possession.
Moats was found to also be wanted on five warrants. One was out of the Jackson County Sheriff's Office for Third Degree Theft. The other four were from the Grants Pass Police Department for DUII, two counts of Meth Possession, and Fentanyl Possession.
Police took Moats into custody at the scene for his warrants. A further search of his vehicle produced more items of evidence. Moats was lodged in jail, and he was further cited today for Misdemeanor Driving While Suspended, and Possession of both Meth and Fentanyl. His vehicle was impounded.
Posted on 7/30/26 2:21PM by Alex Bauer
