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 detectives responded to help with the investigation. Washburn was lodged in the Josephine County Jail on charges of Reckless Driving and Disorderly Conduct. ...Read more

Concerts in the Park Returning to Riverside for 40th Anniversary Season

The Grants Pass and Josephine County Chamber of Commerce is preparing to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Concerts in the Park. According to the Chamber, the 2026 series will take place Tuesday evenings from June 16th through July 14th. Concerts will run from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Riverside Park near the Pavilion. Attendance is free, and the community is invited to enjoy live music, food trucks, local vendors, kids’ activities, giveaways, and beverages. This year’s anniversary lineup features Gunstock Red June 16th, Simple Dreams Oregon on June 23rd, The Pozitronics on June 30th, Evening Shades July 7th, and the John Dough Boys will perform July 14th. The Chamber is pleased to return to the same Riverside Park location near the Pavilion, as the annual concert series continues to be offered as a free gift to the community thanks to the generosity of local sponsors, partners and volunteers. ...Read more

Stabbing and Dog Attack Reports Lead to Two Arrests by JoCo Sheriff's Office

A man and woman called 911 to report a stabbing and dog attack, leading to the arrests of two suspects by Josephine County Sheriff's deputies Thursday night. Dispatch received word around 8:04 p.m. that the man, woman, and two children had locked themselves inside the bedroom of a property in the 600 block of Timber Lane. A suspect was attempting to kick down the door following an altercation between the two party's dogs. The suspect, reported to be Ricky Trevino by the man, stabbed him in the leg through the door with a knife. The man reported Trevino and five others could be heard screaming from the other side of the door. The woman additionally reported to dispatch she was attacked by a pit bull, saying the incident began over their dogs fighting, and that the suspects were known to use methamphetamine. Deputies arrived and took two suspects into custody. Trevino and Patrick Cory were both charged with three counts each of Menacing, Reckless Endangering, and Unlawful Use of a Weapon. They were lodged in the Josephine County Jail. ...Read more