Southern Oregon operation clears 28 warrants and connects victims with support services.
AT A GLANCE
Operation: National Domestic Violence Warrant Sweep
Date: October 14, 2026
Location: Southern Oregon
Participating Agencies: Medford Police Department, regional law enforcement partners, Parole and Probation, and Community Works
Arrests: 22 individuals lodged in jail
Warrants: 28 outstanding warrants cleared
Cases: 16 open cases or cases involving probable cause cleared
Victim Assistance: Four victims connected with support services
Personnel: 27 law enforcement personnel and four victim advocates
Coordinated Warrant Enforcement. Medford Police and Parole and Probation personnel take an individual into custody during the regional domestic violence warrant sweep. Photo: Medford Police Department.
MEDFORD, Ore. — A coordinated law enforcement operation targeting outstanding domestic violence warrants across Southern Oregon resulted in 22 arrests, 28 warrants cleared, and several victims connected with support services.
The Medford Police Department announced Thursday, October 22, that it participated in the national family violence warrant sweep on October 14, joining other regional law enforcement agencies in an effort to locate individuals with outstanding warrants and address open cases.
According to Medford Police, 27 law enforcement personnel participated in the operation, including members of the department's Patrol Division, Criminal Investigations Division, and Parole and Probation. Victim advocates from Community Works also assisted.
22 ARRESTS AND 28 WARRANTS CLEARED
Medford Police reported that the coordinated operation resulted in:
22 individuals lodged in jail
28 outstanding warrants cleared
16 open cases or cases involving probable cause cleared
Four victims connected with support services
Four victim advocates participating in the operation
The department did not identify those arrested or provide a breakdown of the charges associated with the warrants.
The operation was part of a nationwide effort focused on family violence cases and was conducted during October, which is recognized as Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
Domestic Violence Warrant Sweep. A Medford Police officer escorts a handcuffed individual following a coordinated enforcement operation on October 14, 2026. Photo: Medford Police Department.
CONNECTING VICTIMS WITH SUPPORT
In addition to carrying out arrests and clearing outstanding warrants, the operation included advocates from Community Works, a Southern Oregon organization that provides assistance to individuals experiencing domestic violence.
Medford Police Department. An officer prepares a patrol vehicle during the October 14 warrant sweep that resulted in 22 arrests and 28 warrants cleared across Southern Oregon. Photo: Medford Police Department.
Four victims were connected with support services during the enforcement effort, according to police.
The department emphasized that accountability through law enforcement is only one part of addressing domestic violence. Victims may also need confidential advocacy, safety planning, and assistance accessing community resources.
Community Works provides a 24-hour helpline for individuals seeking support, including those who may not be ready or able to report abuse to law enforcement.
HELP IS AVAILABLE
Individuals experiencing domestic violence, or those concerned about someone they know, can contact the following resources:
Community Works: 24-hour HelpLine at 541-779-4357 or community-works.org for local advocacy, safety planning, and support.
National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233 or text START to 88788. Additional resources are available at thehotline.org.
Immediate danger: Call 911.
The October 14 operation brought together law enforcement and victim advocates as part of the region's ongoing efforts to address domestic violence and provide assistance to those affected.
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