OSP Investigating Fatal GP Officer-Involved Shooting
The Grants Pass Police Department responded to multiple 911 calls reporting a female in the roadway at Grants Pass Parkway and M Street, firing handguns. On Saturday at approximately 12:30 p.m., officers arrived at the scene and gave verbal commands for the female to drop the gun, which were ignored. Officers fired their department-issued firearms and struck the female. She was transported to Three Rivers Medical Center, where she was identified as Alicia Shelton, 43, of Grants Pass. Shelton was pronounced deceased at the hospital. There were no other reported injuries. The Josephine County Major Crimes Team was activated, and the Oregon State Police were tasked with leading the investigation. The Oregon State Police Crime Lab responded and processed the scene. The investigation is ongoing and detours are in place. As per standard protocol, the involved officers will be placed on paid leave during the investigation. Future updates will be provided by the Josephine County District Attorney’s Office.
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ODOT Warns Oregonians of Phishing Scam
The Oregon Department of Transportation is warning Oregonians of phishing scams going around from senders claiming to be with ODOT and DMV. In a release from ODOT, Oregon DMV Public Information Officer Chris Crabb said, "If you receive an unsolicited text claiming to be from ODOT or DMV saying you owe money for an unpaid traffic fine or toll balance, it’s a scam. Do not click any links or provide payment or personal identifying information. These are fake messages designed to steal your personal and financial information." The latest scam messages are sent from an unknown phone number and typically begin with urgent language such as, "Evasion Notice for Oregon Traffic Court" or "Final Notice – Toll Violation". Oregonians are reminded to ignore and delete the scam text messages and block the number to prevent further potential harm. You can report scams and suspicious communications to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission. If you clicked on a link or provided personal information, secure your personal information and financial accounts, dispute any unfamiliar charges, and file a customer complaint with Oregon Department of Justice Consumer Protection.
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Eagle Point PD, MADGE Arrested Three Suspects in Gang-Related Graffiti Case
The Eagle Point Police Department received multiple reports of vandalism in the downtown area back on January 26th. Graffiti was found on the rear of several businesses, fences, sidewalks, public walkways, and the historic covered bridge. The graffiti was determined to reference a criminal street gang based in South Central Los Angeles. Additional vandalism was then discovered on February 2nd. Officers positively identify three suspects through video evidence, social media activity, assistance from Eagle Point High School staff, and tips from community members. Due to the apparent connection to a criminal street gang, the EPPD officer assigned to the Medford Area Gang and Drug Enforcement (MADGE) Team was contacted to assist with the investigation and subsequent arrests. On February 4th, MADGE detectives and EPPD officers served a warrant. The three suspects, identified as Izaiah Sanders, Daniel Buscher, and Jacoby Tagnoli, were observed walking near the covered bridge on Main Street. Sanders and Buscher complied with officers’ commands, while Tagnoli attempted to flee on foot. He was quickly apprehended and arrested.
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