Cab Passenger Reported for Not Paying, Arrested by JoCo Sheriff's Deputy
A cab driver called 911 Tuesday to report a female passenger that didn't pay, leading to her arrest by the Josephine County Sheriff's Office.
Dispatch was notified of the incident around 8:03 a.m., when the driver with Grants Pass Cab said his passenger didn't pay for services. According to the police report, the suspect, Tamara Denton, had been given a ride from Grants Pass to Cave Junction.
Before arriving at the destination in the 1200 block of White Schoolhouse Road, she told the driver she had money at her house and would pay him when they arrived. She exited the vehicle, entered her residence, and didn't return to the cab with the $140 she owed.
After 10 to 15 minutes, the driver reportedly returned to Grants Pass and reported the situation to dispatch. A deputy reported to Denton's home and took her into custody. She was transported to the Adult Jail Facility for lodging on a Theft of Services charge. Due to a lack of resources, she was soon released.
Posted on 7/15/26 11:32AM by Alex Bauer
