Temporary Board to Discuss Interview Process, Select Applicants for Vacancies
The Temporary Board of Other Elective Administrative Officers will meet for a special meeting Thursday. At 1:30 p.m. in the BCC Conference Room, the board will convene the meeting. According to the agenda, they will begin with a look at the eligibility and background checks of the applicants for the vacant Board of County Commissioner positions. The board will then discuss interview protocols and questions, the scoring of applicants and the interview process, the protocol for tie breakers, plus Human Resources Authority. The selection of applicants to be interviewed will follow, and pending other matters pertaining to the application and interview process for Commissioner Positions 1 and 2, the meeting will adjourn. Those wishing to attend the meeting in person must abide by the clear bag policy. The meeting will be streamed at www.josephinecounty.gov/livestream.
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White City Man Indicted on Sex Abuse Charges by Jackson County Grand Jury
A Jackson County Grand Jury indicted a 19-year-old White City man Tuesday on sex abuse charges. The suspect, Eli Mulugeta Young, of White City was lodged in the Jackson County Jail for unlawful sexual penetration in the second degree and sexual abuse in the third degree. On Friday, February 6th, Jackson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) deputies responded to a report of 19-year-old man sexually abusing a girl under the age of 14. Deputies arrested the man in the 7000 block of Houston Loop in White City. JCSO Special Victims Unit (SVU) detectives believe Young may have other victims. Anyone with information about the suspect is asked to call Detective Jill Wenzel at 541-770-8928. Detectives are currently investigating this case. Further information will come from the Jackson County District Attorney’s office.
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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 the Parkway has been reopened. 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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