MEDFORD, Ore. — Store employees at the Sportsman’s Warehouse successfully stopped a man from stealing, but not before getting head-butted, bit, and almost shot at. Medford Police said officers were dispatched at about 4:01 p.m. to Sportsman’s Warehouse for a shoplifter actively fighting. Upon arrival of police, store employees had the suspect in custody. Police … Continue reading »
Local Law Enforcement Alerted of Manhunt
MEDFORD, Ore. — Police throughout California are on high alert as the manhunt continues for former Los Angeles cop accused of gunning down fellow officers and their families in revenge killings. Police say 33-year-old Christopher Dorner shot two officers in Riverside, killing one and seriously injuring another. As the national search continues, local police departments … Continue reading »
Five Medford Men Arrested For Sex Abuse
MEDFORD, Ore. — Five men from the Medford area are arrested and more people are being sought in a child sex abuse case. Medford police say the men involved are suspected of having sexual contact with a teenage boy they met online. Back in November of last year, Medford Police were notified by the parents … Continue reading »
Sobering Services Saving Lives
MEDFORD, Ore. – Hundreds of lives are saved a year because of a unique service provided in Jackson County. The Addictions Recovery Center provides the William Moore Center to help people who are suffering from mental health issues or are too intoxicated for their own safety. Often, sobering services take in those suffering from mental … Continue reading »
Police Discuss Safety In A Shooting
MEDFORD, Ore. – In an active shooting situation, local police are urging people to be ready to protect themselves. Medford Police say it can be a scary and confusing situation when bullets start flying, especially in a public place like a mall, but they say it comes down to three options: run, hide and fight. … Continue reading »
Serious Crimes on the Rise in Medford
MEDFORD, Ore. — Serious crimes in the City of Medford are on the rise. Officers say assaults and burglaries are up more than 20% from the same time last year. They say even before the holiday season it was at a historical high. Police are noticing this uptick linked with increased drug offenses. “Unfortunately some … Continue reading »
Medford Gets New SWAT Vehicle
MEDFORD, Ore. – Medford Police have a new SWAT vehicle that they say could withstand multiple hits from a 50-caliber, full metal jacket weapon. The $260,000 Humvee-like truck built on a Ford F-550 chassis can provide protection for 10 officers, who can sight a gun through the revolving gun turret on the roof or gun … Continue reading »
Police Investigate Hotel, Bank Robberies
MEDFORD, Ore. – An investigation is underway into a second robbery at the Biddle Road Shilo Inn in the course of a month. The Medford Hotel was the victim of an armed robbery on Sunday. The suspect made off with an undisclosed amount of cash. The inn was the target of another armed robbery exactly … Continue reading »
Medford Police To Host Citizens Academy
MEDFORD, Ore. – The Medford Police Department is providing an opportunity for local citizens to get a behind the scenes look at the job of protecting the public. The Medford Police Citizens Academy is 33-hour course presented by members of the police department. Topics covered in the class include criminal investigation and prosecution, use of … Continue reading »
Medford Police Search For Man
MEDFORD, Ore. – Medford Police are looking for a man who walked away from his community justice transitional center and has not been seen since. Scott Bradley Wold was released on October 2 from a prison program that gives selected inmates skills and discipline for post-prison life. He then was required to be in transitional … Continue reading »
