MEDFORD, Ore. – A man is in the Jackson County Jail after leading police on a chase that stopped traffic for twenty minutes on Monday afternoon. It began when police tried to pull over a driver with a license plate that was incorrect for the vehicle. Then, 21-year-old Jamie Castro sped off from the intersection of … Continue reading »
Helicopter Search For Escaped Inmate
MEDFORD, Ore. – The search continued on the ground and in the air for an inmate who escaped from the Jackson County Jail this week. Sheriff Mike Winters said a helicopter was flying over the Bear Creek Greenway searching for Bradley Monical, who escaped Monday night. Deputies were also patrolling the trail. The helicopter was … Continue reading »
Jackson Co. Jail Remodel in Early Stage
MEDFORD, Ore. – Forced releases may not happen as often because the Jackson County Jail is adding more beds. More than 50 new inmate beds in the building’s basement, and a new recreation yard for the inmates. The remodeling project just started. Construction crews just left for the end of the day. They just finished … Continue reading »
Home Invasion Assault In Rogue River
ROGUE RIVER, Ore. — A local man is recovering after being beaten up by two men inside his own home this past weekend. The three people involved in that home invasion were arrested and are being held here at the Jackson County Jail on a laundry list of charges. Sheriff officials say the incident happened … Continue reading »
Wolf Creek Man Investigated For Drug, Theft Charges
MEDFORD, Ore. — Medford Police serve a search warrant in Josephine County and arrest a Wolf Creek man for multiple charges. 34-year-old Sky Shipman of Wolf Creek is in the Jackson County Jail, on $60,000 bail for charges for theft and unauthorized use of a vehicle. Those charges stem from a June 3rd theft on … Continue reading »
