Oregon State Police Asks For Public's Help to Identify Fatal Hit-And-Run Suspect(s)

The Oregon State Police are asking for the public's assistance in identifying the suspect or suspects in a fatal hit-and-run. On Tuesday, Sept. 30, at about 8:46 p.m., OSP responded to a report of a person down in the roadway in the 100 block of Hogue Drive, in Selma. Responding law enforcement determined the person had been struck by a vehicle, and the vehicle was no longer on scene. The pedestrian, Ray Arnold Wilder of Selma, was declared deceased at the scene. Detectives conducted witness interviews and learned a red truck and a white SUV with a black canopy were seen speeding away from the area after the crash. The vehicles reportedly drove past the scene several minutes later. The suspect vehicle is believed to have front-end damage and may have a broken windshield. Anyone with information is urged to call 800-442-2068 or *OSP from a mobile phone. Reference case number SP25-422785. ...Read more

JoCo Commissioners to Consider OHA Amendments and Sick Leave Usage at Meeting

The Josephine County Board of Commissioners will consider Oregon Health Authority amendments and a resolution providing unused sick leave benefits to general service employees during Thursday's meeting. Also up for consideration is a board order in the matter of the procedure for setting both fees and a public hearing. During the requests and comments period, citizens will have three minutes to speak on any topic to the commissioners, who will then review each comment and potentially respond. After approving consent calendar minutes, the board may consider other matters and announcements. Thursday morning's Weekly Business Session will begin at 10 a.m. in the Anne G. Basker Auditorium, 600 NW Sixth Street, and will be streamed at josephinecounty.gov/livestream. ...Read more

JoCo Commissioners Hear Homeless Site Proposal after Brief Recess during Workshop

A brief recess paused today's County Administration Workshop due to an undisclosed security issue. The board reconvened shortly thereafter, and invited U-Turn for Christ to introduce their proposal for a 24-hour supervised, low-barrier entry site to help provide shelter and reintegration resources for the homeless. Further discussion will be on the next workshop agenda. The board approved a manager report and recommendation regarding County Legal Property at 210 Tacoma, along with documents from the September auction. A recommendation to stick with a 10% fee funding 50% of property management in the matter of confirming the Sheriff's certificate of sale and authorization to distribute the proceeds was also approved. Department business saw no objection from the commissioners to the Sheriff's request for authorization to acquire the e-Citations Integration Program. ...Read more