IVFD, AMR, Rural Metro, JoCo Sheriff's Office Dispatched to Fatal Crash
Emergency crews responded to a fatal traffic accident Friday at 2:26 p.m. at the corner of Redwood Highway and Hogue Drive in Selma. The Illinois Valley Fire District, American Medical Response, Rural Metro Fire District, and the Josephine County Sheriff's Office responded to the single-vehicle incident that afternoon. Upon arrival, units discovered that the vehicle had overturned and collided with a tree. A fatality has been confirmed, and no photographic documentation will be released. The canine passenger survived the incident, and Animal Control was dispatched to facilitate transport. The scene was transferred to the Sheriff's Office to conduct an investigation. ...Read more

Reckless Driver Causes Multi-Vehicle Crash on Crater Lake Highway

Medford Police responded Wednesday to a multi-vehicle crash near Crater Lake Highway and Poplar Drive that injured three people and damaged five vehicles. Prior to the crash, dispatch received reports of a vehicle driving recklessly and against traffic on the expressway entering Medford. The driver continued westbound in the eastbound lanes of Crater Lake Highway before crossing the median near Poplar Drive and striking several vehicles that were stopped for a red light. Five vehicles were damaged in the crash and three people were injured. Two were transported to a local hospital with minor injuries. The driver was also transported for a medical evaluation and treatment. Officers observed signs of impairment during the investigation, and the driver admitted to using marijuana prior to the crash. Investigators obtained a search warrant for blood evidence related to the DUII investigation. During an interview with officers, the driver, identified as 29-year-old Justyne Harbour, also indicated the crash was intentional. ...Read more

Suspected Arsonist in Bush and Palm Tree Fires Arrested by GP Police

Reports of smoke dispatched Grants Pass Police to arrest the suspected arsonist responsible for bush and palm tree fires Thursday. The first fire occurred at the Sunflower Bank at 550 SW 6th Street, where a nearby officer observed the fully involved bush prior to 911 calls. An extinguisher was used to keep the bush fire from spreading to the nearby building. Grants Pass firefighters arrived and fully extinguished the fire. Another column of smoke was reported coming from a palm tree outside Fabulous Fridays at 757 SE 6th Street. A family living in a nearby apartment complex evacuated the building due to the proximity of the blaze. Both fires were found to be started with a Bic lighter by Serenity Bailey. She admitted to setting the fires, as well as recent Methamphetamine usage. A consent search of her person was conducted, confirming both admissions with the seizure of the lighter and a charge of Meth Possession being placed on her. She was transported to the Adult Jail Facility for lodging on her meth charge, plus two counts of First Degree Arson, and a parole violation detainer. ...Read more