Southern Oregon & Northern California News
Latest local news from Southern Oregon and Northern California, covering Medford, Ashland, Grants Pass, Klamath Falls, Jackson County, Josephine County, Klamath County, Siskiyou County, Del Norte County, and communities throughout the region.
Ashland Police Officer Shoots Knife-Armed Suspect
An Ashland Police officer shot and wounded a knife-armed suspect early Monday morning after responding to a business alarm on A Street. The suspect was transported to Rogue Regional Medical Center, and the Jackson County Sheriff's Office is leading the investigation.
OSP Investigates Fatal Officer-Involved Shooting in Klamath Falls
The Oregon State Police is leading an investigation into a fatal officer-involved shooting Friday morning in Klamath Falls. Authorities said Klamath Falls police responded to a domestic disturbance and welfare check request on East Main Street, where officers encountered an armed adult male. A minor child was injured during the incident and is in stable condition.
Suspect Shot, Killed After Pulling Gun During I-5 Traffic Stop
A suspect was shot and killed after allegedly pulling a firearm on officers during a traffic stop on Interstate 5 in Weed, California. Authorities say suspected methamphetamine was discovered in the vehicle before the officer-involved shooting occurred.
Josephine County DA Concludes Review of Officer-Involved Shooting
The Josephine County District Attorney has concluded a review of a February 7 officer-involved shooting on the Debbs Potts Parkway Bridge, determining the use of deadly force was legally justified.
Officer-Involved Shooting Investigated in Grants Pass
Authorities are investigating an officer-involved shooting in Grants Pass after a woman was fatally shot by police while reportedly firing handguns in a public roadway Saturday afternoon.
Man Shot by Medford Police Now Booked into Jail
The man injured in a Nov. 23 officer-involved shooting with Medford Police has been released from the hospital and lodged in the Jackson County Jail. Shane Wesley Smith, 30, of Medford, is facing multiple charges as the case heads to a Jackson County Grand Jury for review.
Officer-Involved Shooting Reported in Medford
Medford Police say an early morning crisis call involving an armed suicidal subject led to an officer-involved shooting on Mallard Lane. The individual is in stable condition, and the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office is now overseeing the investigation.