OSP Assisted JoCo Sheriff's Office with Fatal Vehicle Crash
The Oregon State Police responded to assist the Josephine County Sheriff's Office with a reported fatal motor vehicle crash Friday. Troopers arrived at the scene near the 1600 block of Fish Hatchery Road in Murphy. Members of the Collision Reconstruction Unit responded as well to document the scene. All information and data was later put into evidence for safe keeping. Nothing further has been reported at this time.
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Notice of Commissioner's Vacancy Corrected
Josephine County issued a press release late Friday afternoon arriving in the Grants Pass Broadcasting news room at 4:31 correcting the previously issued notice regarding a vacancy for County Commissioner. The notice was not posted in a manner that meets statutory public notice requirements. Because the initial posting did not satisfy the required standards, any application submitted under the prior notice cannot be accepted as part of the selection process. A revised and fully compliant notice will be published at a future date. Members of the public who remain interested in being considered for the Commissioner position will need to reapply during the new application window specified in the corrected notice.
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MPD Detectives Investigating Shooting Incident Following Multiple Calls for Gunshots
On Friday night, Medford Police officers responded to the area of Mary Street and Stevens Street after multiple callers reported hearing gunshots. Security footage from a nearby residence also captured the sound of shots being fired. While officers were canvassing the neighborhood, Providence Emergency Department notified law enforcement that an individual had arrived with a gunshot wound to the abdomen. Officers contacted the victim at the hospital, where the injury was determined to be non–life threatening. The victim was only partially cooperative with the investigation. Officers located several spent shell casings in the area. The victim’s vehicle, located at Providence, also showed clear evidence consistent with a shooting. Detectives have assumed the investigation. At this time the circumstances surrounding the incident remain under investigation. If you live in the area and have home surveillance or additional information, please call non-emergency at 541-776-7206. Reference Case: 25-20541
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