Eagle Point PD, MADGE Arrested Three Suspects in Gang-Related Graffiti Case

The Eagle Point Police Department received multiple reports of vandalism in the downtown area back on January 26th. Graffiti was found on the rear of several businesses, fences, sidewalks, public walkways, and the historic covered bridge. The graffiti was determined to reference a criminal street gang based in South Central Los Angeles. Additional vandalism was then discovered on February 2nd. Officers positively identify three suspects through video evidence, social media activity, assistance from Eagle Point High School staff, and tips from community members. Due to the apparent connection to a criminal street gang, the EPPD officer assigned to the Medford Area Gang and Drug Enforcement (MADGE) Team was contacted to assist with the investigation and subsequent arrests. On February 4th, MADGE detectives and EPPD officers served a warrant. The three suspects, identified as Izaiah Sanders, Daniel Buscher, and Jacoby Tagnoli, were observed walking near the covered bridge on Main Street. Sanders and Buscher complied with officers’ commands, while Tagnoli attempted to flee on foot. He was quickly apprehended and arrested. ...Read more

GPCC Postpones Budget Committee Appointments & Republic Services Complaint Decision

The Grants Pass City Council’s agenda for Wednesday night’s meeting began with interviews of Budget Committee candidates. Councilor Kathleen Krohn put forth a motion to extend the application deadline for the Budget Committee delaying the vote that was scheduled following the interviewing of four individuals for the four vacant positions. Applications will be accepted for an additional week. The motion passed 4 to 3. The interviews proceeded with Nicholas Stark first followed by Nancy Lester and Tom Bradbeer. Further interviews and appointments will be made, likely at the next council meeting. One candidate was absent. Then the Council moved into a Public Hearing in accordance with customer dispute resolution process in the current franchise agreement between the city of Grants Pass and Republic Services. The complaint was filed by Konnor Kirkpatrick, who felt his business had been improperly prohibited from accessing the transfer station that had been franchised to Republic Services. In September of 2025 the Solid Waste Agency Board rendered a unanimous decision to not permit junk haulers to transport solid waste to the transfer stations. Exemptions are allowed for the collection, transportation, and reuse of repairable or cleanable discards by a charitable organization regularly engaged in such activity. Mr. Kirkpatrick contends his businesses, 2 Guys 1 Truck L.L.C. and Thrift Right Here, meet the exempt requirement. ...Read more

JoCo Courts Warn Public of Jury Duty Scammers

The Josephine County Circuit Court is warning the public to be wary of scammers calling residents and claiming they owe money because they missed jury duty. According to the Oregon Judicial Department, reports have come to the court regarding scammers threatening residents with arrest if they don't pay a fine after supposedly missing jury duty. The scammers can sometimes make it appear the call is coming from the court's phone number and pretend to represent the court.As a reminder, Oregon's state courts will never threaten you or demand money in relation to jury service. They won't require you to pay money to respond to a jury summons or to complete your online questionnaire. The courts also won't require you to provide sensitive information over the phone, email, or text. Oregon state courts may text you with jury notices and reminders. However, these texts will not request personal information, make threats, or demand money. If you get a call or other message that demands information or money, hang up, and do not reply directly to the text or email, click on any links, or open any attachments. ...Read more