MPD Responded to Reported Assault, Homicide Investigation Ongoing
Medford Police officers received a call reporting a citizen was hearing an assault in the area of Welch Street near W Jackson Street Tuesday at about 3:30 p.m. Police responded to the scene and located an adult female with significant injuries. Officers pronounced her deceased at the scene. A person of interest is in custody and the investigation is ongoing. While there was a heavy police presence, there is no known threat to the public. Medford Police will provide updates as they become available and are not identifying any parties at this time. ...Read more

One Dead after Fatal Highland Avenue Vehicle Crash

Grants Pass Police were dispatched to a fatal car crash in the 2700 block of Highland Avenue Tuesday following a call to 911 around 8:15 a.m. The caller reported two vehicles colliding in the roadway, with one of them catching fire after the crash. Bystanders provided help in the time between the crash and the arrival of first responders. One of the motorists was confirmed deceased at the scene. Detectives and a Crash Reconstructionist assisted with the investigation. It was determined that Gabriel Davis, a 22-year-old male, died when his car veered into oncoming traffic and struck another vehicle. The occupant of the other car was transported to Three Rivers Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries. The investigation is complete, though anyone with information can call the police department at 541-450-6260. ...Read more

Seller's Employment Terminated by Commissioners in 3-0 Motion

The Board of Commissioners moved to terminate the employment of Information Technology and Emergency Management Director Michael Sellers following an Executive Session Monday. A motion passed 3-0, with Seller's employment being terminated effective 5 p.m. yesterday for the reasons presented at the due process hearing during the session. Human Resources will issue the final termination letter, process final pay, and take the necessary steps to effectuate the termination in accordance with law and policy. The board will then meet at 1:30 p.m. for a County Administration Workshop to consider department Business from Public Health, Airports, Recreation, Planning, and Human Resources. Another Executive Session will be held at 3 p.m. regarding the Robert Brandes vs. Josephine County and Andreas Blech case. All meetings in the BCC Conference Room will be streamed at www.josephinecounty.gov/livestream. ...Read more