Suspect Sleeping in Park Surrounded by Drug Paraphernalia Lodged in Jail
Grants Pass Police apprehended a man for drug and theft charges during a Monday morning area check of Tussing Park.
A man and a brown and white pit-bull were both located sleeping in a pile of wood chips around 8:53 a.m. in the 800 W Park Street location. Numerous syringes and other drug paraphernalia items were found around the man, and a second unit was requested, as was Animal Control.
Officers identified the suspect as Jewel Andrews II and conducted a consent search of his person. A plastic container with a crystal like substance was located, with the substance testing positive for meth. A glass pipe located at the scene also tested positive.
A shopping cart had been located in the park prior to contact with Andrews, which was found to be in his possession despite previous warnings. He was charged with Possession of Meth and Theft in the Second Degree, and also trespassed from the park for 30 days.
Officers transported Andrews to the Adult Jail Facility where he was lodged. The pit-bull was taken to the shelter, and the shopping cart was returned to the north Safeway.
Posted on 9/29/26 11:14AM by Alex Bauer
