JoCo Sheriff's Office Looking for Missing Woman
The Josephine County Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's assistance in locating a missing woman. Sarah Shaffer, 42, is 5'6" tall and 159 lbs. She has blondish brown hair but has been known to change her hair color, and her eyes are blue. Shaffer was last seen around Thanksgiving in the Selma area. If you have any information regarding the whereabouts of Sarah please call the Sheriff's Office at 541-474-5123. Reference case #25-31011 ...Read more

Tuesday's Commissioner Meeting Canceled per Request, Workshop on Wednesday

According to the Commissioner's Office, today's 10 a.m. meeting regarding the Appointment for Josephine County Commissioner Position 1 was cancelled per Commissioner Chris Barnett's request. The board still has two meetings in the BCC Conference Room scheduled for December 31st and January 5th at 10 a.m. Both have Interviews and the Appointment for Josephine County Commissioner Position 1 on the agendas. On Wednesday, the board will also meet for their County Administration Workshop to cover Department Business for Information Technology, Community Justice, Airports, and Human Resources. Board Business includes Josephine County Airports Advisory Board Bylaws, then, pending other matters, the meeting will adjourn. Wednesday's workshop will begin at 1:30 p.m. in the BCC Conference Room, and will be streamed at www.josephinecounty.gov/livestream. ...Read more

Law Enforcement Searching for Wanted Man Following Crime Spree

Law enforcement agencies throughout Southern Oregon are searching for a man wanted in connection with multiple stolen vehicles and a high-speed pursuit that occurred Monday. The suspect, Billy Dean Gregory, 55, of O’Brien, is wanted on outstanding warrants and faces multiple charges, including unlawful use of a motor vehicle, theft, reckless driving, and attempting to elude police. Gregory is described as a white male, approximately 5 feet 11 inches tall, weighing 198 pounds, with brown hair and blue eyes. He was last seen around 1:00 p.m. switching stolen vehicles in the Colver Road area of Talent. At this time, it is unknown what vehicle he may be driving. The suspect remains at large. There is no further information available for release at this time. Anyone who sees Billy Dean Gregory or has information regarding his whereabouts is urged to call 911 immediately. ...Read more