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GP Police Arrested Suspect for Parole Violation Detainer and Meth Possession

The parole officer of a man identified by police requested a detainer, leading to an arrest Tuesday.

Officers with the Grants Pass Police Department contacted the suspect, Jonathan Bull, after he was seen wearing a Carhartt-type jacket and heading eastbound near the corner of NW A Street and NW 6th Street.

Bull was taken into custody by law enforcement and was detained for a parole violation. Upon contact, officers found he was in possession of Methamphetamine. He was subsequently transported to the Josephine County Jail and lodged for both the detainer and the meth charge.

Posted on 3/4/26 1:53PM by Alex Bauer

Two Suspects Trespassed, One Arrested by GP Police at Former Denny's

A man and woman were camping at the former Denny's when one of them was arrested by Grants Pass Police.

Dispatch was notified around 7:19 a.m. that a homeless encampment was set up at the 115 NE Morgan Lane property next to the building. The reporting party wasn't at the scene at the time of the call and wasn't sure how many people were camping, but it was requested everyone on the property be trespassed.

Officers arrived and contacted the two suspects, Jeffrey Madden and Cierra Powers. Madden had been previously warned for trespassing, so officers updated his warning. Powers was also trespassed from the scene, but was then found to be in possession of drug paraphernalia.

A field test proved the presence of meth, so Powers was taken into custody. Officers lodged her in jail for the charge of Methamphetamine Possession and for Offensive Littering, as she had spread trash over a 10 foot radius on the property.

Posted on 3/4/26 1:39PM by Alex Bauer

Two Suspects Arrested by GP Police in Separate Warrant Cases Tuesday

Officers with the Grants Pass Police Department lodged two separate suspects for active warrants, with one charged for Failure to Report as a Sex Offender.

Tuesday morning at 9:26, the first suspect, Nicholas Morris, was in the lobby of the Josephine County Community Corrections Department with his parole officer. Morris had a dog with him at the time and was slumped over.

Officers arrested him for his secret indictment warrant out of the agency charging him with Felony Assault in the Fourth Degree, Domestic Violence, Endangering a Person protected by a Family Abuse Protection Act Order, and First Degree Criminal Trespass. Morris was lodged in the Josephine County Jail.

Later that night at 10:31, officers were conducting a proactive check of Morrison Centennial Park after hours when they contacted Michael Runyan. He was inside his camper van and, after being run through dispatch, was found to have a serviceable warrant and a citation out of Sweet Home.

The warrant out of the Sweet Home Police Department charged him with Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants. Runyan, a registered sex offender, then admitted to law enforcement that he had been staying at multiple different locations.

Officers were advised of Runyan's registered address, which differed from the address on his registry. He was subsequently taken into custody at the 1187 Rogue River Highway park. Officers lodged him in the Josephine County Adult Jail Facility for his warrant and Failure to Register as a Sex Offender.

Posted on 3/4/26 12:58PM by Alex Bauer

Woman Reported Assault to GP Police, Suspect Lodged for Disorderly Conduct

A woman went straight to the Grants Pass Police Department to report an assault.

On Tuesday, she entered the lobby at 10:10 a.m. and reported she was assaulted at Resting Site 6 North. The victim reported she was talking to someone when the suspect, later identified as Stephani Fuentes, jumped out and started hitting her.

Blood was coming from the victim's wound, and she requested an officer's response. Law enforcement and the victim arrived at the 714 NW 6th Street site and contacted Fuentes, who was observed on camera striking the victim multiple times in an unprovoked attack.

The victim requested not to pursue Assault charges. Officers then took Fuentes into custody for Second Degree Disorderly Conduct and issued a 30 day trespass from the resting site. Fuentes was lodged in the Adult Jail Facility.

Posted on 3/4/26 12:01PM by Alex Bauer

Woman with Probable Cause for First Degree Theft Arrested by GP Police

Grants Pass Police identified a woman that had probable cause for her arrest Tuesday evening.

The suspect, Heather Easom, was seen heading northbound on 6th street near the post office. She was described as wearing a camo hat, white sweater, and flower leggings.

According to the police report, Easom was next seen at No Name Park sitting on a bench with a man before she was contacted and detained by officers. She was transported and lodged in the Josephine County Jail for a charge of First Degree Theft.

Posted on 3/4/26 11:42AM by Alex Bauer

RCC Dental Hygiene Clinic to Offer Free Screenings to the Community

The Rogue Community College Dental Hygiene Clinic is recruiting patients to receive a free dental hygiene screening during the first week of spring term, March 30th through April 4th.

Located on the Table Rock Campus in White City, the clinic is open to the public and provides free screenings and low-cost dental hygiene services throughout the school year. Evening and Saturday appointments are available.

According to a release from the college, all services are performed by students in RCC’s dental hygiene and dental assisting programs under the supervision of licensed dental professionals. The screenings are a key component of students’ clinical training, helping prepare them for successful careers.

Screenings may include an evaluation of oral health, preventive care recommendations and education on maintaining good oral hygiene practices. Patients who participate may also be eligible for additional low-cost services offered later in the term.

Throughout the school year, the clinic provides affordable preventive dental services, including X-rays, sealants, and fluoride and whitening treatments. Appointments are required and can be scheduled by calling 541-955-7577 or by emailing dentalinfo@roguecc.edu.

Posted on 3/4/26 11:10AM by Alex Bauer

Boys and Girls Clubs Expand Teen Programming with Purchase of New Building

The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Rogue Valley is proud to announce the purchase of a new building set to become their dedicated Teen Center. The organization said in a release that doors are expected to open in the fall of 2026. This milestone reflects the organization’s continued commitment to ensuring teens have a safe, supportive space to learn, grow, and prepare for their futures. With the opening of the new Teen Center, Boys & Girls Clubs of the Rogue Valley will double their capacity to serve local teens in Grants Pass, significantly expanding access to high-impact programs designed specifically for middle and high school students. All teen programming at the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Rogue Valley is completely free to attend, ensuring there are no financial barriers to participation. This expansion was made possible by the generosity of a donor. Renovations are already underway, with construction and program development progressing throughout the spring and summer in preparation for a fall opening. The organization plans to host a community ribbon-cutting once the facility is complete.

Posted on 3/4/26 11:05AM by Alex Bauer

Board Approves Plat Map at Weekly Business Session

The Board of County Commissioners approved the Pinehurst Plat Map following public comment during this morning's Weekly Business Session. The meeting began at 9 a.m. in the Anne G. Basker Auditorium with a moment of silence for our nation's troops, followed by the public comment period. The board then moved 3-0 to approve the Pinehurst Estates Phase 1 Plat Map, with six new homes planned to be built. The public brought topics to the board including vigilance regarding the conflict in Iran, consideration of reinstating the airport manager, the animal shelter, appreciation for the board, and audio during workshops. There was also a request to repeal the clear bag policy, as well as concerns for the Dimmick property and a petition to withdraw from the Library. The board approved the consent calendar, and the meeting adjourned at 9:25 a.m.

Posted on 3/4/26 9:57AM by Alex Bauer

JoCo Deputies Contacted Four Vehicle Occupants, Arrested One for RO Violation

Deputies with the Josephine County Sheriff's Office contacted a vehicle occupied by four individuals, and arrested one for a restraining order violation.

On Tuesday around 2:51 p.m., law enforcement found there was a no trespass letter on file for one of the occupants in the vehicle at the 102 S Hussey Avenue U.S. Postal Service building.

Dispatch ran the letter, and deputies detained Floyd Greenlee III. He also had a restraining order that was still active, so law enforcement took him into custody for the violation.

Greenlee was transported and lodged in the Josephine County Jail for the Restraining Order Violation, plus additional charges of First Degree Criminal Mischief, Tampering with Evidence, and Possession of Methamphetamine, and a probation violation.

Posted on 3/4/26 5:59AM by Alex Bauer

Board Unanimous in Workshop Decisions, Others to be made at Future WBS

The Board of County Commissioners made unanimous decisions during today's workshop, with more to be considered at future Weekly Business Sessions. Southern Oregon Sanitation's Kerby Transfer Station's potential 20% rate increase, a quitclaim deed for the sale of land at Winona Road, and a fee change request for community development will be decided on during March 11th's evening Weekly Business Session. At their next workshop, the board will consider a renegotiation of the Dimmick Campus property offer and the Finance department's fine-tuned Economic Development Application Process. A petition to withdraw from the Josephine Community Library will be considered at a future business session. During today's workshop, the board approved having the Information Technology department move forward with a Public Information Officer position, and moved unanimously to accept the purchase of property on New Hope Road, a ground lease offer for 1798 SE N Street, and a quitclaim deed execution for the 12,100 Redwood Highway property.

Posted on 3/3/26 4:46PM by Alex Bauer

GP Officers Arrested Resting Site 6 Suspect for Trespassing

Officers with the Grants Pass Police Department arrested a woman at Resting Site 6 North on a trespassing charge.

Around 4:11 p.m. Monday, law enforcement made two contacts at the 714 NW 6th Street site. One of them, Rachel Beeman, was taken into custody for trespassing at the location.

Before transporting her to the adult jail facility, officers issued a 180 day exclusion from the site for Beeman. She was then lodged for a charge of Second Degree Trespass.

Posted on 3/3/26 12:33PM by Alex Bauer

Library Provides Online Language-Learning Platform for Community

The Josephine Community Library is offering Transparent Language Online for Libraries, a comprehensive language-learning platform available free to library cardholders.

A release from the Library says this resource provides unlimited access to more than 110 languages, including English courses designed for speakers of over 30 languages.

Transparent Language Online features include pronunciation practice with speech analysis, grammar lessons, writing activities, and vocabulary-building exercises. The program works on computer desktops or mobile devices through a web browser or mobile app for learning from home or on the go.

The platform also includes Transparent Language Online for Kids. Children can build language skills through engaging, age-appropriate activities and interactive games that reinforce vocabulary, pronunciation, and comprehension.

Patrons can access Transparent Language Online for Libraries using their library card with no added fees. To learn more and get started, visit josephinelibrary.org,

Library cards for residents who live within the district boundary are paid for through property taxes. No additional fee is required.

Posted on 3/3/26 12:24PM by Alex Bauer

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