Medford Police SWAT Standoff Lead to Arrests, No Injuries Reported
Medford Police officers responded to a report of shots fired in the 300 block of S Holly Street Sunday at 3:30 a.m. leading to a man's arrest. 45-year-old, Enrique Delgadillo IV was lodged at the Jackson County Jail for Unlawful Use of a Weapon, Menacing, Felon in Possession of a Firearm, and Second Degree Disorderly Conduct. According to Medford Police's Facebook page, officers found a chaotic scene with multiple individuals both inside and outside the residence. The investigation revealed three subjects had been involved in a physical altercation outside the residence. The parties began to separate when one of them produced a handgun, firing several rounds into the air before retreating inside the home. Spent shell casings were recovered in the roadway, corroborating witness accounts. Officers detained people outside the residence, but multiple suspects remained inside and refused repeated lawful commands to exit. Officers identified those still inside the residence, recognizing their criminal histories. ...Read more

GP Police Arrested Disorderly Man before Boatnik Parade
Grants Pass Police arrested a disorderly suspect while setting up barricades for Saturday's Boatnik Parade. Officers were confronted by Sean Washburn, 59, at about 9:15 a.m. at the corner of NE 6th Street and NE A Street. He demonstrated hostility toward the parade and made concerning statements before driving away in a reckless manner. The officers securing the parade route coordinated with patrol officers to locate Washburn. His car was quickly located several blocks away, and he was found walking toward the parade in the area of SE 4th and SE J Street. Law enforcement took him into custody and detectives responded to help with the investigation. Washburn was lodged in the Josephine County Jail on charges of Reckless Driving and Disorderly Conduct. ...Read more

Concerts in the Park Returning to Riverside for 40th Anniversary Season

The Grants Pass and Josephine County Chamber of Commerce is preparing to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Concerts in the Park. According to the Chamber, the 2026 series will take place Tuesday evenings from June 16th through July 14th. Concerts will run from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Riverside Park near the Pavilion. Attendance is free, and the community is invited to enjoy live music, food trucks, local vendors, kids’ activities, giveaways, and beverages. This year’s anniversary lineup features Gunstock Red June 16th, Simple Dreams Oregon on June 23rd, The Pozitronics on June 30th, Evening Shades July 7th, and the John Dough Boys will perform July 14th. The Chamber is pleased to return to the same Riverside Park location near the Pavilion, as the annual concert series continues to be offered as a free gift to the community thanks to the generosity of local sponsors, partners and volunteers. ...Read more