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Arrest Made in Klamath Falls Hit-and-Run
Klamath Falls police have made an arrest in an Oct. 2 hit-and-run that left a man seriously injured and a dog dead on Broadmore Street. Detectives served a search warrant Oct. 14 and arrested a 32-year-old woman.
Man Sought After Grants Pass Assault Arrested Within 24 Hours (UPDATED)
Michael Brinen Cutts was arrested less than 24 hours after Grants Pass police identified him as a person of interest in a major assault that left a man hospitalized. Police credit ALPR technology and regional law enforcement partnerships with helping shorten the search.
Medford Police Arrest 18-Year-Old After Greenwood Street Stabbing
Medford Police arrested an 18-year-old man Thursday after a reported stabbing on Greenwood Street left a 40-year-old man hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. Police said there is no ongoing threat to the public.
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.
Medford Homicide Investigation Underway
Medford police are investigating a homicide after an adult woman was found with significant injuries Tuesday afternoon near Welch Street and West Jackson Street. Police said a person of interest is in custody and there is no known threat to the public.
Intruder Dies After Struggle During Bend Home Break-In
Bend Police are investigating a residential burglary and death after an intruder died following a confrontation with a homeowner on NW Braid Drive late March 12. Officers located the suspect on a nearby golf course with life-threatening injuries after the individual fled the scene following a struggle.
Gunshots Reported in Medford Neighborhood
Medford police are investigating reports of gunshots Tuesday night near West 8th Street and Hamilton Street. Officers detained multiple individuals and recovered evidence consistent with shots being fired, though no injuries were reported.
Medford Police Arrest Suspect in Drive-By Shooting
Medford police arrested a 33-year-old man after a drive-by shooting struck an apartment building early Wednesday morning. No injuries were reported.
Assault Investigation Escalated to Homicide in Klamath Falls
An assault reported earlier this month in Klamath Falls has been reclassified as a homicide investigation after the victim died from his injuries. Authorities say a suspect has been arrested and is facing multiple felony charges.
Pedestrian Injured in Mount Shasta Hit-and-Run; Driver Arrested
An elderly woman was seriously injured in a hit-and-run collision Saturday afternoon in Mount Shasta. Police say the driver, later identified as a 45-year-old man, was located, arrested, and booked on felony DUI and hit-and-run charges.
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.