JoCo Sheriff's Deputies Apprehended Suspended, Intoxicated Driver after Chase

Josephine County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a man after he was observed driving westbound on Merlin Road at speeds estimated around 100 mph Sunday at 12:03 a.m. According to the Sheriff's Office, deputies activated their emergency lights and siren, at which point the tan GMC Suburban accelerated in an attempt to elude law enforcement. The vehicle turned onto Merlin Avenue, failed to stop at a stop sign, and continued onto Pleasant Valley Road where a pursuit was initiated. The vehicle continued fleeing northbound on Pleasant Valley Road at lower speeds before yielding in the 1100 block of Pleasant Valley Road. A felony stop was conducted and the driver, identified as Job McGhee, was taken into custody without incident. Deputies located a loaded semi-automatic shotgun in the front passenger seat of the vehicle during an investigation. It was also determined the driver was intoxicated at the time of the incident. ...Read more

JCSO Downgraded Level 2, Canceled Level 1 Evacuation Notices for Blackwell Fire

The Jackson County Sheriff's Office has updated the evacuation levels for the Blackwell Fire. The agency's Facebook post at 8 a.m. today downgraded the Level 2 for Zone JAC-229 to a Level 1. The Level 1 evacuation notice for Zone JAC-231 has been canceled. Firefighting efforts and the weather were cited as reasons for the changes. All road closures have been lifted. Residents who were initially evacuated by first responders may now return home unless they feel unsafe doing so. Use caution as firefighters continue their work. The Sheriff's Office is encouraging the public to Know Your Zone. Visit protect.genasys.com to learn more. ...Read more

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 ...Read more