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OSP Collared Man on Local Felony Warrant after Highway 199 Stop near O'Brien

The Oregon State Police arrested a man on an outstanding felony warrant during a weekend traffic stop on Redwood Highway near O'Brien.

According to OSP, troopers pulled over a Ford Excursion driven by a 33-year-old male subject near milepost 36 of US Highway 199 on Saturday at 1:55 p.m..

Troopers said they stopped the vehicle for traffic violations and discovered that the driver had an active felony warrant for his arrest. He was wanted for Felony Parole Violation, but the underlying conviction was not disclosed.

The suspect was placed into custody, transported to Grants Pass and lodged at the Josephine County Jail on a no-bail detainer. His vehicle was left with a passenger who was identified as a 30-year-old Cave Junction man.
Posted on 8/12/24 11:14AM by Sam Marsh