Blackwell Fire Mop up Operations Continued Overnight, 30 Acres Affected
According to the Oregon Department of Forestry Southwest Oregon District, firefighters continued mop up operations of the Blackwell Road Fire in Central Point. It stands at an estimated 30 acres. Last night's final update on ODF's Facebook page at 8:45 p.m. said a 20-person crew was ordered to work alongside existing resources. Firefighters were on the scene as long as necessary overnight to complete their work. All roads previously closed have been reopened. Level 1 and 2 evacuation notices for zones JAC-231 and 229 respectively, put in place by the Jackson County Sheriff's Office and Emergency Management, remain in effect.
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Medford Police SWAT Standoff Lead to Arrests, No Injuries Reported
Medford Police officers responded to a report of shots fired in the 300 block of S Holly Street Sunday at 3:30 a.m. leading to a man's arrest. 45-year-old, Enrique Delgadillo IV was lodged at the Jackson County Jail for Unlawful Use of a Weapon, Menacing, Felon in Possession of a Firearm, and Second Degree Disorderly Conduct. According to Medford Police's Facebook page, officers found a chaotic scene with multiple individuals both inside and outside the residence. The investigation revealed three subjects had been involved in a physical altercation outside the residence. The parties began to separate when one of them
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GP Police Arrested Disorderly Man before Boatnik Parade
Grants Pass Police arrested a disorderly suspect while setting up barricades for Saturday's Boatnik Parade. Officers were confronted by Sean Washburn, 59, at about 9:15 a.m. at the corner of NE 6th Street and NE A Street. He demonstrated hostility toward the parade and made concerning statements before driving away in a reckless manner. The officers securing the parade route coordinated with patrol officers to locate Washburn. His car was quickly located several blocks away, and he was found walking toward the parade in the area of SE 4th and SE J Street. Law enforcement took him into custody and
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