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GP Police Collared Man on State Warrant after Thursday Morning Trespass Call

Grants Pass Police apprehended a man wanted on a statewide felony warrant at a home in the southeast part of the city early yesterday.

According to the Police Department, officers responded to a trespassing complaint involving the 42-year-old male subject in the 200-block of Euclid Street at 6:15 a.m. Thursday.

Police said the homeowner reported the man was passed out on their porch, he was not supposed to be there and he was wanted on a statewide warrant.

Officers arrived on scene, contacted the man and confirmed that he was wanted on an Oregon State Parole Board warrant for Parole Violation stemming from a past conviction for Possession of Dangerous Drugs.

K-9 Mario was deployed for containing the man and gaining compliance. He was placed into custody and lodged at the Josephine County Jail on a no-bail detainer.
Posted on 7/19/24 11:51AM by Sam Marsh