JoCo Sheriff's Office Seeking Missing Grants Pass Man

The Josephine County Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's assistance in finding a missing person. On Thursday, Gary Hoefflinger, 57, left his home in Grants Pass, around 12:30 p.m., to hike with his three dogs in the Merlin Galice area. He was wearing jeans, a red shirt, and a tan jacket. Gary is known to hike the trails near and around Timber and China Creek Trails. He is 6'2" and weighs 270 lbs, has dark brown hair, and blue eyes. His pickup is a 2021 Dodge Ram 1500, bearing OR license plate 528QQB. If you have any information regarding the whereabouts of Gary, the three dogs, or the pickup, please call the Josephine County Sheriff’s Office at 541-474-5123. Reference case #25-28831 ...Read more

City Council to Interview Candidates, Discuss Grants, Bikeways/Walkways Committee

The Grants Pass City Council will interview potential commission candidates and discuss grants during Monday's workshop. The candidates are applying for positions on both the Historical Buildings and Sites Commission and the Urban Area Planning Commission. Following the interviews, the board will hear a presentation on the Urban Renewal Agency grant and catalyst project, followed by a Grants Pass Nexus Incubator Grant presentation. After motions for the Bikeways and Walkways Committee and an Agenda Review, the workshop will adjourn. Monday's City Council Workshop will begin at 11:45 a.m. in Council Chambers, 101 NW A Street, and will be live-streamed at www.grantspassoregon.gov. ...Read more

MPD Arrested Suspected Arsonist for Causing Series of North Medford Fires

Medford Police arrested a suspect believed to be responsible for multiple arson fires that occurred early this morning in North Medford. At approximately 4 a.m., officers responded to a reported fire at the Jack in the Box located near North Pacific Highway and Table Rock Road. The fire was quickly extinguished, resulting in minimal property damage. Then at around 6 a.m., officers were dispatched to another fire on Lynn Road near North Pacific Highway. Upon arrival, officers found three vehicles fully engulfed in flames, as well as evidence consistent with arson. A drone was immediately deployed to search the surrounding area for additional fires or possible suspects. Another active fire was located at Wild River Brewing on North Pacific Highway. As officers responded to that scene, yet another fire was observed near a residence on Berrydale Road. While checking the area, officers contacted 45-year-old Tina Marie Fonseca, who was seen leaving the vicinity of the latest fire. Fonseca fled on foot but was taken into custody after a brief foot pursuit. She was lodged at the Jackson County Jail for five counts of First Degree Arson and six counts of Reckless Burning. ...Read more