Emergency Crews Responded to Fatal Vehicle Crash Friday

Josephine County Sheriff’s deputies responded November 6th around 7:50 p.m. to a fatal motor vehicle crash in the 1900 block of Robertson Bridge Road. Assisted by Rural Metro Fire, American Medical Response, and the Oregon State Police, deputies conducted a preliminary investigation that indicated a single vehicle traveling westbound crossed into the eastbound lane and left the roadway, rolling into the eastbound ditch. The vehicle’s sole occupant was ejected during the crash and was pronounced deceased at the scene. The occupant was identified as Dawn Burton, 71. Next of kin have been notified. At the time of this press release, no additional information is being released. ...Read more

Driver Fled McDonalds after Officer Contact, Located by JCSO Next Day, Lodged

A Jackson County Sheriff's deputy apprehended a man early this morning following a Grants Pass Police pursuit. The manager of the 6th Street McDonalds noticed whippit canisters in a red sedan that just pulled in to drive-thru Wednesday around 10:30 p.m. Both the driver and passenger had the canisters in their laps and had been witnessed inhaling the contents. An attempt was made to stall the suspects before law enforcement arrived. When officers arrived and contacted the occupants, the driver fled the scene at a high rate of speed. A pursuit was initiated, but reportedly terminated shortly after it began. Probable cause was established to arrest the driver for Felony Elude and ...Read more

Josephine County Lights County Courthouse Green in Support of Veterans

Josephine County is illuminating the County Courthouse green as part of Operation Green Light for Veterans. Now through November 11th, the courthouse is lit with green to show support for veterans and raise awareness around the resources available at the county, state and federal levels to assist veterans and their families. The Josephine County Veterans Office is located in the County Courthouse. The staff professionally advocate for veterans and their families to receive the benefits for which they are eligible. Now in its sixth year, Operation Green Light is spearheaded by the National Association of Counties and the National Association of County Veterans Service ...Read more