JoCo Sheriff's Office Reported to Burglary in Progress, Arrested Man on Multiple Charges
Josephine County Sheriff's Office deputies received a call about a burglary in progress Tuesday morning.
The caller reported shortly after 4 a.m. that the suspect and another male stole items valued at over $100 out of two storage units at American Storage, 5017 Williams Highway. The two then cut a hole in the fence causing over $200 in damage and headed towards the Murphy area.
Officers heard back from the caller two hours later saying one suspect returned, and the caller's husband had him detained. Officers arrived, contacted Justin Stephens, and lodged him in the Josephine County Jail.
Stephens was charged with two counts of Second Degree Trespass, three counts of Second Degree Criminal Trespass, two counts of Second Degree Burglary, Possession of a Burglary Tool, Unlawful Use of a Weapon, and Menacing.
Posted on 9/24/25 11:29AM by Alex Bauer
