Ashland Police Snared Female Transient for Starting Grass Fire near I-5
The Ashland Police Department has arrested a female transient for starting a grass fire near Interstate 5.
On Monday at about 8 p.m., a 9-1-1 call came in reporting a grass fire near I-5 southbound just north of Exit 14.
Ashland Fire & Rescue responded as did the Ashland Police Department and several partner agencies. The fire was quickly contained, helped in part by recent wet weather. At no point were Ashland homes or other structures threatened.
APD Chief Tighe O'Meara said a Medford area transient -- 43-year-old Jennifer Paulson -- was taken into custody and lodged at the Jackson County Jail on charges of Reckless Burning, Disorderly Conduct and Resisting Arrest.
O'Meara said Ashland's first responders were assisted on this call by Jackson County Fire District #5, Jackson County Sheriff's Office, Oregon State Police, Talent Police Department, Phoenix Police Department and Emergency Communications of Southern Oregon.
Posted on 8/21/24 6:01AM by Sam Marsh
