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OSP Conducted Traffic Stop, Arrested Felon for Possession of a Firearm

Oregon State Police troopers stopped a vehicle at the corner of E Watkins Street and US Highway 199 in Cave Junction late Saturday night.

At 10:57 p.m., while investigating, troopers observed a firearm partially hidden by the driver's leg inside the vehicle. The driver, identified as Christian Hipp, 26, of Cave Junction, was found to have a felony record and wasn't allowed to possess a firearm.

Hipp was taken into custody and lodged at the Josephine County Jail for Felon in Possession of a Firearm. The vehicle was released to his passenger.

Posted on 11/3/25 11:00AM by Alex Bauer

I.V. Fire District Alerted to Rollover Crash in Cave Junction

A traffic accident involving a rollover occurred in the 5300 block of Dick George Road in Cave Junction this morning.

At 8:45 a.m., the Illinois Valley Fire District, AMR-Josephine County, and the Josephine County Sheriff's Office were dispatched to a single-vehicle rollover incident.

The individual involved was extricated from the vehicle and transported with injuries that were not life-threatening.

The scene has since been released to the Sheriff's Department.

Posted on 11/3/25 10:45AM by Alex Bauer

Rural Metro Responded to Vehicle Fire on Williams Highway

Just after midnight this morning, Rural Metro Fire was alerted to a fire alarm sounding at Hidden Valley High School.

At 12:12 a.m., as the crew made their way towards the Murphy area, they were alerted to a crash in the 8800 block of Williams Hwy.

It was reported as a rollover with injuries and powerlines down. This priority incident prompted the RMF crew to divert to the crash.

Due to the shortened response distance, firefighters arrived on scene of the crash where they observed a vehicle off the road, upside down with flames coming from the engine compartment. One occupant had self-extricated, however one occupant remained inside. The fire was quickly extinguished.

The trapped occupant was declared deceased at the scene. Burn injuries did not appear to be a factor. The other occupant was transported by AMR-Josephine County to a Medford-area hospital. Oregon State Police is investigating the cause of the crash.

Pacific Power worked over night and into today to restore power.

Posted on 11/3/25 10:42AM by Alex Bauer

Board of Commissioners Postponed Grant and BOLI Decisions during Workshop

The Josephine County Board of Commissioners made quick work of their agenda during the County Administration Workshop this morning. With Commissioner Chris Barnett being excused, Commissioner Andreas Blech asked to have the BOLI decision moved to next week. The District Attorney presented the Victims of Crime Act Grant and CFA Grant renewal requests to help support crime victim self-sufficiency. The board moved the decision to this week's Business Session. The commissioners approved an invoice from both the Clerk and Facilities Departments, as well as the Recreation Departments out-of-state travel request. The Public Works and Forestry Department's vehicle purchase requests were approved, and the board moved 2-0 to sign the United States Forest Service agreement to extend the contract negotiation window. Motions to approve the Information Technology Department invoices for a Geographic Information System Service Software Renewal and Managed Data Detection and Response Software Renewal passed.

Posted on 11/3/25 10:32AM by Alex Bauer

JoCo Sheriff's Office Apprehended Shoplifter after Stealing Food and Propane

A Hidden Valley Market shoplifter was apprehended by Josephine County Sheriff's deputies Sunday afternoon.

At 1:12 p.m., the Sheriff's Office was alerted to a suspect stealing food items and propane from the 7200 Williams Highway store. After pushing past employees, the suspect left in a red vehicle.

Deputies tracked down and took the suspect, Apolonio Mendez, into custody. He was lodged in the Josephine County Jail for Third Degree Robbery and Third Degree Theft.

Posted on 11/3/25 5:37AM by Alex Bauer