Nine Individuals Presented Life Saving Awards at Commissioner's WBS
Oregon State Marine Board director Larry Warren presented nine individuals with Life Saving Awards during the Board of Commissioners Weekly Business Session today at 9 a.m. Members of a private rafting group searched for a man missing in the Illinois River Valley February 16th. The missing man was found by the group despite challenging winter conditions, and he was soon rescued by a Coast Guard helicopter. The nine group members were recognized for their heroic actions by Warren, Sheriff Dave Daniel, and the board. Following the presentation of the awards, the consent calendar was approved. Commissioner Gary Richardson highlighted and thanked IVCanDO for distributing Know Your Zone cards to the community, and their partnership with the Energy Trust of Oregon.
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JoCo Sheriff's Deputies Apprehended Suspended, Intoxicated Driver after Chase
Josephine County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a man after he was observed driving westbound on Merlin Road at speeds estimated around 100 mph Sunday at 12:03 a.m. According to the Sheriff's Office, deputies activated their emergency lights and siren, at which point the tan GMC Suburban accelerated in an attempt to elude law enforcement. The vehicle turned onto Merlin Avenue, failed to stop at a stop sign, and continued onto Pleasant Valley Road where a pursuit was initiated. The vehicle continued fleeing northbound on Pleasant Valley Road at lower speeds before yielding in the 1100 block of Pleasant Valley Road. A felony stop was conducted and the driver, identified as Job McGhee, was taken into custody without incident. Deputies located a loaded semi-automatic shotgun in the front passenger seat of the vehicle during an investigation. It was also determined the driver was intoxicated at the time of the incident.
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JCSO Downgraded Level 2, Canceled Level 1 Evacuation Notices for Blackwell Fire
The Jackson County Sheriff's Office has updated the evacuation levels for the Blackwell Fire. The agency's Facebook post at 8 a.m. today downgraded the Level 2 for Zone JAC-229 to a Level 1. The Level 1 evacuation notice for Zone JAC-231 has been canceled. Firefighting efforts and the weather were cited as reasons for the changes. All road closures have been lifted. Residents who were initially evacuated by first responders may now return home unless they feel unsafe doing so. Use caution as firefighters continue their work. The Sheriff's Office is encouraging the public to Know Your Zone. Visit protect.genasys.com to learn more.
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