NEAR APPLEGATE LAKE, Calif. – A cause of death has now been confirmed in the murder of Michael Christopher MacCallum. The Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Office is now saying MacCallum died of a gunshot wound. Investigators in Siskiyou County say they uncovered what they are calling a promising find of evidence in Tuesday’s search of the … Continue reading »
Siskiyou County Investigates Murder
SISKIYOU COUNTY, Calif. — On Tuesday, the Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Office continued gathering evidence in their homicide investigation of Michael Christopher MacCallum. The investigation continues into the murder of Medford cab driver Michael Christopher MacCallum. The Siskiyou County search and rescue team joined Sheriff’s officials as they revisited the campsite where the murder victim was … Continue reading »
Murder Investigation Continues
MEDFORD, Ore. – The wife of a man found murdered while on a camping trip for his birthday earlier this month reflects on her memories of their final days together. The investigation is being treated as a homicide and the Siskiyou County Sheriff thinks they’re on the right track. The wife of Michael Christopher MacCallum … Continue reading »
Medford Man’s Murder Under Investigation
MEDFORD, Ore. — Police believe the missing Medford man found at the base of a steep cliff in the Applegate Creek area was murdered. The man has been identified as Michael Christopher MacCallum. Siskiyou County detectives were interviewing people late into the evening on Friday who knew MacCallum. MacCallum’s wife reported him missing last Monday … Continue reading »
Marijuana Harvest Season Over
MEDFORD, Ore. – The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office says marijuana harvest season in Southern Oregon is over and it was a very busy year. More than $100 million worth of marijuana was seized in Southern Oregon this year alone. Jackson County teamed up with six other counties to have what officials are calling a successful … Continue reading »
Alleged Murder In Montague
MONTAGUE, Calif. — A Northern California woman is dead, and her husband is in jail on murder and domestic violence charges. Lukes Ladewig is being held without bail in the Siskiyou County Jail. Police say on Wednesday morning, they responded to Ladewig’s home in Montague, with a report that his 30-year-old wife was seriously injured. … Continue reading »
Pot Raid Near Etna
NEAR ETNA, Calif. — Law enforcement in Southern Oregon and Northern California are cracking down in illegal marijuana grow operations some raids have brought in thousands of plants. The Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Office teamed with officers from Jackson County to raid a grow operation outside Etna on Friday. The teams seized around 5,000 pot plants, … Continue reading »
Funding For New Siskiyou County Jail
YREKA, Calif. — County has received a $24 million grant to build an entirely new facility replacing the existing 25-year-old jail. The Sheriff’s Office said limited space at the current jail prevents it from being remodeled and said it is not big enough to house the number of inmates that are brought in. The Sheriff’s … Continue reading »
Evacuation Lifted For Seiad Valley
SEIAD VALLEY, Calif. — Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Office announced on Friday morning that the mandatory evacuation notice for residents of Seiad, California has been lifted. The mandatory evacuation was issued to residents that live on Seiad Creek Road, Seiad Oaks Road and some portions of the west side of Highway 96 due to the threat … Continue reading »
Fire Lines Holding At Seiad Valley
SEIAD VALLEY, Calif. – Fire lines are holding, and homes are being protected in Seiad Valley as the Goff Fire burns within yards of structures. The Goff Fire Burned down the hill toward Seiad Valley on Tuesday night, but by Wednesday morning, it was stopped by a hand-line dug between the fire and people’s homes. … Continue reading »
