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GP Public Works Offering Wednesday Tours of WT & WR Plants for "Drinking Water Week"
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The Grants Pass Public Works Department has announced that "Drinking Water Week" is underway and it runs through May 10th. The mark the occasion, Public Works is offering tours of the Water Treatment and Water Restoration Plants to help people learn about the journey our water takes in Grants Pass. The Water Filtration Plant treats water drawn from the Rogue River before it's released to city reservoirs and -- ultimately -- your home or business. The Water Restoration Plant treats the water that leaves your home's or business's drainage pipes, making it safe to release downstream into the river. Tours last approximately one hour and are limited to eight people at a time. Both plants have stairs, so comfortable shoes are required. Tours are available at the Grants Pass Water Treatment and Restoration Plants on Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. by calling (541)-450-6110.
Posted on 5/5/25 6:13AM by Sam Marsh
 

GP Police Incarcerated Man for Attacking & Injuring 2 People at NE City Park
Grants Pass Police jailed a man for attacking and injuring two people at a city park early today. The Police Department reports officers arrested 30-year-old Jacob Robert Frazho for the incident at Kesterson Park on NE Evelyn Avenue at 12:28 this morning. Police said a hysterical woman called 9-1-1 and reported a male subject had stabbed her boyfriend with a tent pole. Dispatchers said the woman was screaming and would not answer questions while officers rushed to the scene. An investigation determined that Frazho stabbed a man with a tent pole, causing lacerations and bleeding. After the man fell to the ground, the suspect focused his attention on the man's girlfriend by striking her multiple times and throwing Gatorade powder in her eyes. Medics responded to render aid to the victims. It was unclear whether anyone was transported to the hospital. Officers placed Frazho into custody and he invoked his right to remain silent, refusing to speak with officers. The reason for the violent attack was unknown. Frazho was lodged at the Josephine County Jail on felony charges of 2nd-Degree Assault, 4th-Degree Assault and Unlawful Use of a Weapon. He was being held without bail.
Posted on 5/2/25 11:12AM by Sam Marsh
 

Deputies Jailed Angry Man for Attacking Father at Wilderville Area Residence
The Josephine County Sheriff's Office jailed a man for attacking his father at a home in the Wilderville area yesterday. The Sheriff's Office reports deputies arrested 34-year-old Corey Hayes King for the incident in the 5200-block of Fish Hatchery Road on Thursday at 3:52 p.m.. Deputies said King's father called 9-1-1 to report that his son was getting violent and hit him in the chest with a rock in his fist. The son then picked up some bolt cutters, hit him in the chest with them and chased him out of the house. He was not seriously injured and declined medical attention. According to the report, King had been very angry and paranoid lately with his violent behavior escalating. He is said to be a regular user of methamphetamine. Upon arrival, deputies placed King into custody without further incident. He was transported to Grants Pass and lodged at the Josephine County Jail for Domestic Menacing and Domestic Harassment. He was being held without bail.
Posted on 5/2/25 11:11AM by Sam Marsh
 

GP Police Collared Pair on State Felony Warrants while Investigating Theft Call
Grants Pass Police arrested two people on statewide felony warrants while looking into a theft complaint at a city park yesterday. According to the Police Department, officers responded to a report of suspicious activity at Morrison Centennial Park on Rogue River Highway on Thursday during the noon hour. Police said a citizen reported that a man and woman had stolen a ladder that they were going to use to scale a fence and trespass at a church adjacent to the park. The suspects were later identified as 39-year-old Jeffrey Allen McCracken and 39-year-old Crystil Marie Ann York. They fled when officers attempted to contact them. Officers determined the theft complaint was unfounded, but they discovered that both McCracken and York were wanted on Oregon State warrants for Parole Violation. McCracken was on post-prison supervision for an Assault conviction and York was on parole for an Identity Theft conviction. McCracken was placed into custody near Grover's Electric & Plumbing while York was placed into custody near Li'l Pantry Market & Deli. Both were lodged at the Josephine County Jail on no-bail detainers.
Posted on 5/2/25 11:09AM by Sam Marsh
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GP Police Helped Corrections Officer by Arresting Man on Statewide Warrant
Grants Pass Police assisted Josephine County Community Corrections by arresting a man wanted on a statewide felony warrant late yesterday. According to the Police Department, officers arrested 32-year-old William Lou O'Malley, III, in the 300-block of NW 5th Street on Thursday around 4:45 p.m.. Police said O'Malley's corrections officer requested assistance in placing their client into custody because he was wanted on an Oregon State warrant for Parole Violation stemming from a previous assault conviction. They arrested him near the Josephine Community Transit hub. O'Malley was lodged at the Josephine County Jail on a no-bail detainer.
Posted on 5/2/25 11:07AM by Sam Marsh
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GP Police Cited Driver for Hitting & Injuring Young Pedestrian in Crosswalk
Grants Pass Police cited a motorist for two violations after he struck and injured a young pedestrian near the downtown area last night. The Police Department reports officers and emergency personnel responded to the vehicle-versus-pedestrian crash at the intersection of SW 3rd and H streets on Thursday shortly after 6 p.m.. Police said an investigation determined that a motorist they identified as "Logan Albright" was driving a Toyota pickup west on H Street when a 10-year-old boy entered the crosswalk while riding a scooter. Albright failed to stop for the boy and struck him with his vehicle. According to the report, the young victim was rushed by ambulance to Rogue Regional Medical Center in Medford for what appeared to be serious injuries. The boy's mother responded to the scene and rode in the ambulance with her son. Video surveillance of the incident was obtained. Following the investigation, Albright was cited for Failure to Yield to a Pedestrian and No Insurance.
Posted on 5/2/25 11:06AM by Sam Marsh
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GP & Rural Metro Crews Contained Appliance Fire at Zipline Gear Business
Grants Pass area firefighters knocked down an appliance fire at a local business yesterday. Grants Pass Fire & Rescue and Rural Metro Fire Department were dispatched to the incident at Zipline Gear in the 900-block of NW F Street on Thursday. Thanks to the quick response of their crews, officials said the fire was contained swiftly and prevented from spreading to the rest of the business. All employees were safely evacuated from the building and no injuries were reported. The Rural Metro engine just happened to be in the area and assisted as part of a mutual aid agreement. Officials said rapid response and strong teamwork made a big difference. They thanked everyone involved.
Posted on 5/2/25 11:03AM by Sam Marsh
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OHA Issues Recreational Use Advisory for Cyanotoxin Bloom in Emigrant Lake
The Oregon Health Authority has issued a recreational use advisory for Emigrant Lake in Jackson County due to the presence of a cyanobacteria bloom. OHA officials said people should avoid swimming and high-speed water activities such as water-skiing or power-boating in areas of the lake where blooms are present as the major route of exposure is ingestion of water. Toxins are not absorbed through the skin, but those with skin sensitivities may get a puffy red rash. OHA encourages people to visit Emigrant Lake and enjoy activities such as fishing, camping, hiking, biking, picnicking, bird watching, canoeing and kayaking. Boating is safe as long as speeds do not create excessive spray, which could lead to the risk of inhaling cyanotoxins. Drinking water directly from areas of the lake affected by a bloom is especially dangerous. Toxins cannot be removed by boiling, filtering or treating water with camping-style filters. Contact campground management or the local health department with questions about water availability at nearby campgrounds or day-use areas. Children and pets are at increased risk for exposure because of their size and level of activity. Dogs can get extremely ill and even die within minutes of exposure to cyanotoxins by drinking the water, fetching objects from the water, licking their fur or eating the toxins from floating mats or dried crust along the shore. Exposure to cyanotoxins can be serious and cause a range of symptoms that may be similar to food poisoning such as stomach cramping, diarrhea, nausea and vomiting. Serious symptoms may require medical attention. Fish caught from areas where cyanobacteria blooms are present may pose unknown health risks, so OHA recommends not eating fish from those areas.
Posted on 5/2/25 9:10AM by Sam Marsh
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California Man Sent to Prison for Bank Fraud and ID Theft in Oregon and Maine
A Romanian national residing in California has been sentenced to federal prison for stealing nearly $177,000 by installing Automated Teller Machine (ATM) skimming devices throughout Oregon and Maine including the Rogue Valley. The US Attorney's Office for the District of Oregon announced 45-year-old Florin George Ionita was recently sentenced to 54 months in prison and five years of supervised release. He was also ordered to pay $176,922 in restitution to victims. Court documents show that between June and August 2023, Ionita installed skimming devices on ATMs and used the devices to steal account information and Personal Identification Numbers (PINs) from customers who conducted business at the ATMs. He used the stolen information to produce counterfeit debit cards and withdraw cash from victims' accounts. He accessed hundreds of bank accounts. On August 22, 2023, the Medford Police Department received a report of a masked individual installing a skimming device. Investigators received photos of the man and distributed a law enforcement bulletin to identify the unknown individual. The following day, investigators from the Kennebunk Police Department in Maine identified Ionita and informed MPD of their investigation of Ionita installing skimming devices there. Investigators learned that due to his immigration status, Ionita was required to wear a Global Positioning System (GPS) monitor which confirmed his location at several banks where the ATM skimming devices were installed. In November 2023, a federal grand jury in Medford returned a 9-count indictment charging Ionita with Bank Fraud, Conspiracy to Commit Bank Fraud and Aggravated Identity Theft. A federal grand jury in Main returned a 15-count indictment for the same crimes.
Posted on 5/2/25 6:49AM by Sam Marsh
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GP Police Arrested Motorist for DUII after He Punched another Motorist in Face
Grants Pass Police arrested a motorist for impaired driving in the Redwood area this week after he punched another motorist in the face. The Police Department reports officers responded to the reported assault at the intersection of East Park and 7th streets on Wednesday night. Police said the victim called 9-1-1 to report a motorist later identified as 48-year-old Thomas Daniel Negrette, Sr., exited his vehicle at the stop light and punched him twice before he could roll up the window. The victim was not seriously hurt and followed the suspect whom he believed was under the influence of alcohol. Negrette reportedly drove west while swerving all over Redwood Highway before he turned onto Redwood Avenue and entered the Redwood Center. The victim followed him while maintaining contact with dispatchers. He observed the suspect enter the Redwood Market and exit the store with a beer in his hand. Officers swooped in and contacted Negrette who displayed signs of impairment, but refused to answer questions or participate in field sobriety tests. A search warrant was obtained and he was transported to Three Rivers Medical Center for a legal blood draw that documented his impairment. Negrette was subsequently lodged at the Josephine County Jail for Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants and Physical Harassment. His Chrysler 300 was towed.
Posted on 5/2/25 6:48AM by Sam Marsh
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GP Police Collared Man on Warrant after Finding Him Hiding at Grandma's Home
Grants Pass Police arrested a man on a local warrant after finding him hiding at his grandmother's house this week. According to the Police Department, officers located 25-year-old Alex Ushaiah Tallman at a home in the 700-block of NE 10th Street late Wednesday night. Police said they were looking for Tallman because he was wanted on a Grants Pass warrant for Probation Violation related to an arrest for Domestic Menacing. They saw the suspect enter the driveway of the residence and moved in for the arrest. Tallman's grandmother answered the door and claimed her grandson had escaped out a window. She consented to a search of her home and officers found Tallman hiding inside a closet. Tallman was placed into custody and lodged in jail on the outstanding warrant.
Posted on 5/2/25 6:46AM by Sam Marsh
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GP Police Snared Woman on Two Warrants after Finding Her Hiding in Vehicle
Grants Pass Police arrested a woman on two outstanding warrants this week after they found her hiding inside a vehicle at a city park. According to the Police Department, officers located 20-year-old Kassandrea Faith Electra Caryn Sinks slumped down in the rear seat of a vehicle at Baker Park on Wednesday. Police said Sinks was wanted on a Grants Pass felony warrant for failing to appear in court for Identity Theft and 2nd-Degree Theft as well as a Medford Police Department warrant for Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine. Once Sinks was located, she was placed into custody and lodged at the Josephine County Jail on the warrants.
Posted on 5/2/25 6:45AM by Sam Marsh
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