Deputies Located Stolen Vehicle on North Valley Property and Made One Arrest
The Josephine County Sheriff's Office jailed a North Valley man for stealing at least one vehicle early yesterday.
The Sheriff's Office reports deputies arrested 43-year-old Jeremy Scot Whelchel on a property in the 3200-block of Camp Joy Road on Tuesday at 10:53 a.m..
Deputies said a nearby resident called 9-1-1 to report seeing a suspicious 1997 Toyota Tacoma coming and going from Whelchel's home, which was littered with numerous other vehicles. Another person reported the once purple-colored vehicle had been spray-painted red.
An investigation determined that the Toyota Tacoma had been reported stolen on October 10th from Airport Chevrolet in Medford.
Upon arrival, deputies searched the property, located the stolen vehicle and placed Whelchel into custody. He was lodged in jail for Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle. He was being held without bail.
According to the report, the Sheriff's Office was planning to search the property to see if there were any other stolen vehicles.
Posted on 10/30/24 11:27AM by Sam Marsh
