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Roseburg Man Arrested After Drilling Hole in Church Van’s Fuel Tank to Steal Gas
ROSEBURG, Ore. — The Roseburg Police Department arrested a local man who admitted drilling a hole in the fuel tank of a van at the Roseburg Christian Fellowship- with the intent to steal fuel.
The confession came when law enforcement…
West Nile Virus Found in Eagle Point Mosquitoes Prompting Warnings Across Jackson County
JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. — The West Nile virus, typically spread in the US by a mosquito called Culex, which is found across the country, was detected in a mosquito pool in Eagle Point after the Jackson County Vector Control District collected…
Excessive Heat Warning Issued as Dangerous Temperatures Grip Southern Oregon This Weekend
Following the National Weather Service’s (NWS) Extreme Heat Watch warning issued earlier this week, the Medford National Weather Service Office issued an Excessive Heat Warning in Southwest Oregon from 1 p.m. Friday, August 22, until 8…
Medford Woman Who Killed Cyclist While Huffing Inhalants Receives 10-Year Prison Sentence
MEDFORD, Ore. — A Jackson County woman, 36-year-old Cassie Cavagnaro, was sentenced to 10 years in prison Wednesday for a DUII crash on South Pacific Highway that killed 41-year-old Jason (Jimilee) Thomas, a former Bend chef, as he was…
Roseburg Man Faces 17 Animal Neglect Charges After Puppy Attack Leads to Breeding Raid
ROSEBURG, Ore. — Responding to reports of large dogs fighting a puppy in the backyard of 66-year-old Edward Andrew Whitely's home, a Roseburg Police Department, accompanied by a Douglas County Sheriff's Office animal control deputy,…
Ashland Felon and California Trafficker Tied to Huge Medford Meth Seizure After MADGE Investigation
MEDFORD, Ore. — The Medford Police Department recently shared details of two big Medford Area Drug and Gang Enforcement team (MADGE) drug busts, which contributed to the almost 40-pound haul of methamphetamines that the police have…
Josephine County Sheriff Confirms Death of Young Girl in Cave Junction Dog Attack
JOSEPHINE COUNTY, Ore. — A four-year-old girl was killed by a dog at a home in the 1800 Block of Laurel Road, Cave Junction, at lunchtime on Saturday.
The child was pronounced dead on the scene despite efforts by deputies from the…
Body of 27-Year-Old Medford Man Recovered After Kayaking Accident on Agate Lake
JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. — The Jackson County Sheriff Oregon (JCSO) confirmed that the body of the 27-year-old Medford man who drowned while kayaking in Agate Lake on Saturday has been found.
Responding to a 9-1-1- call at 7:48 PM Saturday…
Medford Economic Analysis Forecasts 22 Percent Job Growth and Need for 600 Acres of Land
MEDFORD, Ore. — After receiving input from several sectors, the City of Medford released a draft of its new Economic Opportunity Analysis (EOA) that reflects a significant update to its long-range economic policies, using projected steady…
Police Find Roseburg Burglar Enjoying Breakfast After Breaking Into Stranger’s Home
ROSEBURG, Ore. — After stealing a phone, a charger, and a small quantity of marijuana, a 33-year-old Roseburg man cooked himself a hearty breakfast before police arrived and took him into custody.
The home owners 17-year-old son alerted…