A man is facing charges after he allegedly said he hates BMWs and rich people, then vandalized a red BMW 428I car parked in Ashland.Alexander Jonathan Penna, 22, was charged with first- and second-degree criminal mischief in Jackson County Circuit Court. He failed to appear for his arraignment on the charges Thursday, and a warrant was issued for his arrest.On Oct. 7, the owner of the 2016 car parked his vehicle in front of the Stop n' Shop convenience store on Lithia Way in [...]
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Police: BMW hater vandalized car
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Emergency services, Oct. 28
Felony arrestsVehicle Theft — Tyson Alexander Manney, 26, of the 1600 block of Brookhurst Street, Medford. Medford police arrested Manney Wednesday on felony charges of unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, attempting to elude police in a vehicle, first-degree theft and for violating his probation on a previous unauthorized use of a motor vehicle conviction. He was lodged in the Jackson County Jail Wednesday without bail. [...]
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Emergency services, Oct. 29
Felony arrestsCriminal Mischief — Martin Antonio Ramirez, 33, of the 500 block of Alice Street, Medford. The Medford Area Drug and Gang Enforcement task force arrested Ramirez Thursday on felony charges of first-degree criminal mischief, attempted second-degree assault, attempting to elude police in a vehicle and manufacturing, distributing and possessing methamphetamine, misdemeanor charges of driving while suspended and resisting arrest, and [...]
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Emergency services, Oct. 30
Felony arrestsAssault — William Joseph Bradford, 18, of the 1000 block of Queen Anne Avenue, Medford. Medford police arrested Bradford Friday on a felony charge of fourth-degree assault and a misdemeanor charge of fourth-degree assault. He was booked in the Jackson County Jail Thursday and released Friday because of overcrowding.Drugs — Christopher Allen Alvarez, 31, of the 700 block of Royal Avenue, Medford. [...]
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Man suspected of armed carjacking in Medford arrested
A Medford man who police say showed interest in a Craigslist ad for a car, then allegedly took that car from the seller at gunpoint after the two met up Saturday night, is in jail.In a news release, Medford police said they responded to a carjacking reported by the victim near the intersection of Edgewater Drive and Golf View Drive in east Medford, at 8:18 p.m.The investigation shows that prior to the incident, the male adult victim had posted Craigslist ad to sell his vehicle, [...]
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Emergency services, Oct. 31
Felony arrestsDrugs — Dennis David Johnson, 36, no address given. Medford police arrested Johnson Saturday on a charges of methamphetamine possession. He was booked in the Jackson County Jail and released on his own recognizance. Elude — Cheyenne Edward Libby, 20, no address given. The Jackson County Sheriff's Department arrested Libby Sunday on a charge of attempt to elude. He was booked in the jail and [...]
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Man pepper-sprays five in Ashland
Police are looking for a man they say attacked five people with pepper spray in downtown Ashland early Sunday.Officers responded to the first block of North Main Street at 1:41 a.m. after "an unknown suspect assaulted several people by spraying them in the face with pepper spray in the downtown area without provocation," according to police logs.Ashland police Chief Tighe O'Meara said the man attacked five people ranging from the age of 18 to 22. The victims were scattered [...]
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Ashland man faces prison after scattering thousands of nails
A disgruntled man who scattered thousands of roofing nails in the parking lots of medical clinics and businesses in Medford pleaded no contest to a string of charges on Monday.Relatives said he was angry after falling off a roof and damaging his brain, then settling for a worker's compensation figure he later thought was too small.Chad Jay Renick, 40, of the 300 block of Oxford Street in Ashland, likely will be sentenced to two years and one month in prison during a Thursday [...]
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Phoenix man struck by vehicle dies of injuries
A man struck by a vehicle on Highway 99 just north of Phoenix Thursday died from his injuries over the weekend.Kevin Woolridge, 55, of Phoenix died Saturday morning at Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center, Oregon State Police said in a news release.Woolridge was struck at about 8:45 p.m. Thursday near milepost 11, between Phoenix and Medford. A 2004 Ford Ranger driven by Henry Englehardt, 64, of Medford, was traveling southbound when Woolridge walked in front of the vehicle, [...]
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Emergency services, Nov. 2
Felony arrestsDrugs — Jay Weston Short, 29, of the 3200 block of South Pacific Highway, Medford. Jackson County sheriff's deputies arrested Short Monday on a felony charge of possessing methamphetamine, a misdemeanor charge of contempt, and on warrants for failing to appear in court on previous charges of possessing methamphetamine, possessing heroin, possessing a restricted weapon and unauthorized use of a motor vehicle. He was booked in the [...]
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Brush pile burning in Prescott Park starts today
Medford Fire-Rescue will conduct controlled burns in the Prescott Park area on Roxy Ann Peak today.Fire Chief Brian Fish said the brush pile burning is expected to start this morning. Operations will take place throughout the day, with smoke clearly visible from most areas of the Rogue Valley. The burning will happen at the challenge course in the upper portion of the park. Medford Parks & Recreation officials also will be on site.No closures are expected on hiking or [...]
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Emergency services, Nov. 3
Felony arrestsIdentity Theft — Quinton James Padilla, 26, of the 5200 block of Dark Hollow Road, Medford. Jackson County sheriff's deputies arrested Padilla Wednesday on three new felony counts of identity theft, and on misdemeanor charges of second-degree theft and fraudulent use of a credit card. Jackson County sheriff's deputies originally arrested Padilla Oct. 26 on first-degree burglary and first-degree theft charges. He remained lodged in [...]
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Emergency services, Nov. 4
Felony arrestsRobbery — James Robert Taylor, 20, of the 1200 block of Quail Hollow Drive, Medford. Medford police arrested Taylor Wednesday on felony charges of first-degree robbery, first-degree theft, unauthorized use of a motor vehicle and identity theft, and on a sanction for violating his probation on a previous second-degree sexual abuse conviction. He was lodged in jail Wednesday. The bail amount was unavailable at press time. [...]
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Brief power outage affects more than 1,600 Medford customers
A power outage left more than 1,600 Medford customers in the dark this morning.Dispatch logs show a power line problem at the intersection of Portland Avenue and East Main Street was reported at 7:31 a.m. today. Pacific Power reported on their website that 1,618 customers were affected in the surrounding area.Pacific Power spokesman Tom Gauntt said power was restored at 8:12 a.m.Lt. Kerry Curtis of Medford police said several traffic lights were affected by the outage, [...]
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Motorcyclist killed after being hit on Old Stage Road
A 23-year-old man died Thursday night after his motorcycle was hit by a pickup truck on Old Stage Road near Galls Creek Road just outside Gold Hill.Jackson County Sheriff's Capt. Nathan Sickler said the accident victim, whose name was not released because relatives had not been notified, had stopped before he was hit, possibly because of a mechanical issue."Based on the preliminary investigation, it appears he was struck from behind and that the bike wasn't moving," Sickler [...]
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Police arrest two more in Craigslist carjacking
Medford police have arrested two Medford men who allegedly created a diversion while a third suspect stole a Mercedes-Benz at gunpoint last weekend. Steven Marcus King and James Robert Taylor face robbery and vehicle theft charges for allegedly distracting the owner of a car listed for sale on Craigslist while another man used a gun to steal it from the owner's father.The owner of the 2006 Mercedes was following in a second vehicle while his father rode in the Mercedes [...]
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Man gets probation for stabbing
A man who entered no contest pleas to charges he stabbed a man in the face and drove off in the victim's car was sentenced to probation Friday.Edward W. Stiverson III, 46, was sentenced to three years probation in Jackson County Circuit Court after pleading no contest to felony third-degree assault and methamphetamine possession charges related to a stabbing near downtown Medford in September.At just before 1 a.m. Sept. 25, Stiverson, while high on meth, reportedly accused [...]
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Emergency services, Nov. 5
Felony arrestsDrugs — Ryan Lawrence Byrne, 38, no known address. Jackson County sheriff's deputies and Jackson County Circuit Court arrested Byrne Thursday on new felony charges of possessing methamphetamine, misdemeanor second-degree theft and out-of-county warrants for possessing heroin and second-degree theft. Central Point police originally arrested Byrne Wednesday on misdemeanor charges of third-degree theft, fraudulent use of a credit [...]
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Emergency services, Nov. 6
Felony arrestsDrugs — Jessica Rene Johnson, 28, of the 900 block of Grant Avenue, Medford. Ashland police arrested Johnson Friday on a felony charge of possessing methamphetamine, misdemeanor charges of second-degree theft, a warrant for failing to appear in court on a disorderly conduct charge and for violating her parole on a meth possession conviction. She was lodged in the Jackson County Jail Friday without bail. [...]
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Emergency services, Nov. 7
Felony arrestsDrugs, theft — Curtis James Carr, 30, no known address. Medford police on Saturday arrested Carr on charges of heroin possession, reckless driving, resisting arrest, driving with a suspended license, endangerment, third-degree theft and failure to register as a sex offender. He was lodged in the Jackson County Jail and released due to overcrowding.Sex abuse — David Elmer Brockmiller, 71, of the 1400 [...]
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