JoCo Sheriff's Office Searching for Missing Woman
The Josephine County Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's help in locating a missing woman. Ashley Wylie was last seen on foot in the Allen Creek area of Grants Pass on October 15th around 1 p.m. She was wearing a light tan jacket and long black pants, and her direction of travel is unknown. She's described as a 33-year-old, 5'9" Caucasian woman with blonde hair, hazel eyes, and weighing 125 pounds. If you have any information regarding the whereabouts of Ashley, please call Josephine County Sheriff’s Office at 541-474-5123. Reference Case #26-28404. ...Read more

Fireline Established Along 20% of West Fork Evans Creek Fire's Perimeter

Firefighters have now established firelines along approximately 20% of the West Fork Evans Creek Fire’s perimeter, marking another step forward in suppression efforts. According to the Oregon Department of Forestry Southwest Oregon District, much of this progress has been concentrated on the western perimeter, where crews have been utilizing a combination of hose lays, dozer lines and direct handline construction. With additional fireline established on the west side, resources are now shifting their focus toward the eastern perimeter. Fire activity subsided considerably since sunset, giving firefighters an opportunity to take advantage of more favorable overnight conditions. Cooler temperatures and increasing relative humidity helped to further moderate fire behavior as crews continue work to extend firelines. The fire’s most recent acreage estimate is approximately 125 acres according to the Watch Duty app. No structures have been lost, and the official cause of the fire remains under investigation. ...Read more

JoCo Sheriff's Deputies Dispatched to Accidental Drowning of Child

Josephine County Sheriff's deputies were dispatched to a missing 2-year-old call in the 100 block of Burch Drive located outside of Cave Junction Wednesday at 10:48 a.m. Prior to their arrival, family members located the child unconscious in the Illinois River that runs behind the family’s property. Deputies and family members performed CPR on the child until an ambulance from American Medical Response arrived on scene. The child was transported to a local hospital where he subsequently passed away. Detectives from the Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene and conducted an investigation. A Medicolegal Death Investigator from the District Attorney’s Office responded, and at the time of this press release, there is no evidence of foul play. Next of kin have been notified. Out of respect to the family, names will not be released. ...Read more