A 58-year-old man died after an ATV crash Saturday afternoon near Monument Drive and Mary Harris Way in Josephine County. Deputies say Barry Fell suffered serious injuries in the crash and was transported to an area hospital, where he later died.

The man whose body was recovered from the Rogue River at Baker Park on Sept. 11 has been identified as 48-year-old Michael Earl Tognoni. A medicolegal death investigator with the Josephine County District Attorney’s Office made the identification, and next of kin has been notified.

An 88-year-old pedestrian died after being struck by a vehicle Friday evening on Merlin Road in Josephine County. The driver remained at the scene, and deputies say the investigation is still active as evidence is reviewed for possible referral to the District Attorney’s Office.

A Bonanza man has been arrested in connection with a homicide investigation after a 52-year-old man was found shot to death inside a vehicle on Whitetail Lane. Oregon State Police are leading the investigation and are asking anyone with additional information to come forward.

A 72-year-old Cave Junction man was killed Friday afternoon in a single-vehicle crash on Highway 199 in Josephine County. Oregon State Police say the pickup crossed the centerline and northbound lane before leaving the roadway and striking several trees.

A stolen Klamath County Fire District No. 1 command vehicle was recovered Friday after a pursuit through southeastern Klamath County. Deputies say the suspect was also linked to an earlier arson and burglary at a Highway 97 gas station.

Three people were injured and five vehicles were damaged Wednesday after a driver traveled against traffic on Crater Lake Highway, crossed the median near Poplar Drive, and struck vehicles stopped at a red light. Medford Police say the driver showed signs of impairment and later indicated the crash was intentional.

Wong’s Cafe in downtown Klamath Falls sustained significant fire and smoke damage early Thursday after firefighters responded to heavy smoke and embers coming from the roof. The fire was contained before spreading to neighboring businesses.

ODF Southwest Oregon’s 4 Alpha Fox helicopter has completed its 75-day seasonal contract after introducing approved night-vision wildfire flights this year. One recent after-dark mission located three lightning-caused fires.

An early-morning garage fire damaged a Medford home Tuesday and sent two residents for medical evaluation. Medford Fire says one person experienced minor smoke inhalation, while two dogs escaped safely and damage inside the living area was minimal.

A 21-year-old Eugene man was killed Saturday night in a head-on crash on Highway 97 in Klamath County. OSP says the Honda crossed into the southbound lane for unknown reasons and collided with a semi-truck near milepost 200.

A child exploitation investigation that began overseas led federal, state, and local authorities to serve a search warrant at a Medford residence Wednesday. Investigators seized digital devices and are working to identify a suspect.

Recent rainfall and unseasonably cool temperatures have pushed fire danger down to moderate across ODF-protected lands in Jackson and Josephine counties. Fire season remains in effect, IFPL stays at Level 2, and outdoor debris burning is still prohibited.

Two drivers were seriously injured in a head-on crash on West Griffin Creek Road after a 2025 Toyota RAV4 crossed into oncoming traffic. JCSO says the 34-year-old driver was later arrested for DUII after a blood draw showed a .20% BAC.

Medford Police have identified the two people arrested after an armed robbery investigation led to a pursuit north on Interstate 5. Sharlene Elizabeth Paul, 49, and Cody Katcheech, 36, now face charges tied to the Walgreens robbery and Tuesday’s chase.

A Medford armed robbery investigation ended with a pursuit north on Interstate 5 after officers located the suspect vehicle near Sage Road and Highway 238. Spike strips stopped the SUV near Grants Pass, where the occupants were taken into custody.

A Medford man faces federal charges after investigators say they recovered nine firearms and homemade silencers from his residence. Prosecutors say the case later expanded to include alleged threats against a witness and an explosive device detonated in a vehicle at the witness’s home.

Medford Police say two men are now facing charges in connection with an August drive-by shooting on Carnelian Street. Investigators used video evidence to identify a suspected vehicle and later developed probable cause linking Phillip Muradanes and Joel Caswell to the shooting.

Klamath Falls Police Department has welcomed a new K9 team as Officer Zach Cardoza and 15-month-old Belgian Malinois Titan begin serving together. The pair completed six weeks of intensive training, and Titan is trained in criminal apprehension and narcotics detection.

A 54-year-old man was killed in a shooting Thursday night in Klamath Falls. Police say the investigation led to multiple search warrants and the arrest of a 46-year-old man on charges including second-degree murder.