Deputies Snared 3 People Illegally Camping on Public Land in Patrol Check
The Josephine County Sheriff's Office arrested three people who were illegally camping on public land this week.
The Sheriff's Office reports deputies contacted the trio on Wednesday during a patrol check at a large transient camp on BLM Road 38-7-21. The transient camp was described as a complete mess, with trash and other items scattered around.
Deputies said two of the subjects -- a 55-year-old man and a 50-year-old woman -- were charged with Felony 1st-Degree Criminal Mischief and Offensive Littering. They were lodged at the Josephine County Jail without bail.
The other subject -- a 55-year-old man -- was wanted on a Josephine County warrant for failing to appear in court for Hit-and-Run Causing Property Damage. He was cited and released due to an unspecified medical condition.
According to the report, the BLM property has been the location of several camps in recent years. A few months ago, parts to a stolen airplane were found there.
Posted on 5/3/24 11:17AM by Sam Marsh
