ECSO 911 Announces Successful Go-Live of County-Wide Public Safety Radio System
Emergency Communications of Southern Oregon (ECSO 911) successfully completed the cutover and go-live of its new public safety radio system on October 6th. According to the Jackson County Sheriff's Office, the modern digital network is now fully operational, providing enhanced radio communications between the ECSO 911 dispatch center and law enforcement, fire, and emergency medical services personnel in the field. For clarity, the project upgrades the radio system used by dispatchers at ECSO 911 to communicate with first responders. It has no impact on the ability of citizens to call or text 911. ECSO 911 serves as the primary public safety answering point for all of Jackson County and Crater Lake National Park. The new system’s public safety radio coverage footprint includes Jackson County and parts of Josephine, Curry, Douglas, Klamath, and Siskiyou Counties. ...Read more
ODF, Partner Agencies Tackle Opal Lane Grass Fire, 100% Wet Lined
Oregon Department of Forestry Southwest Oregon District crews responded alongside partner agencies to an estimated half-acre grass fire along Opal Lane Monday. According to the department, multiple units arrived at the scene, and crews worked to establish an aggressive initial attack to stop the fire's spread. Thanks to these efforts, firefighters knocked down the blaze, which was estimated at one acre by 4:40 p.m. The fire is 100% wet-lined, and crews will continue mop-up operations to extinguish remaining hot spots and secure the perimeter. The official cause of the fire is under investigation. This will be the final update unless conditions significantly change.
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Woman Arrested in Animal Neglect Case
The Josephine County Animal Control received a complaint of possible animal neglect October 4th. The following day, Animal Control Officers (ACO) made contact with Roxanda Radomsky to begin an investigation into the allegations. ACOs offered solutions and attempted to assist Radomsky with her situation and gave her a deadline to remedy the situation, to which she failed to comply with. Josephine County Animal Control Officers, assisted by Josephine County Sheriff's Office Detectives and Grants Pass Police Department, then served a search warrant October 8th at Radomsky’s residence on NE Ridge Road. During the search warrant, 4 dogs, 1 cat, and 2 large pigs were seized from inside of the residence. Radomsky was placed into custody and lodged at the Josephine County Adult Jail for one charge of First Degree Animal Neglect, and six counts of Animal Neglect in the Second Degree. All 7 animals have been examined and are receiving necessary care. No further details are being released at this time.
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