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GPPD Detectives Arrested Teens for Serious Crimes after Intense Investigation

Following an extensive investigation involving numerous victims, the Grants Pass Police Department has arrested two teenage boys for a lengthy list of crimes.

GPPD detectives -- assisted by patrol officers -- served a search warrant in the northwest part of the city on Thursday morning, which resulted in the arrests of two juvenile males -- ages 14 and 15.

The suspects' identities are confidential at this time based on their juvenile status.

The two boys were arrested for several felony and misdemeanor crimes including 1st-Degree Kidnapping, 2nd- and 3rd-Degree Assault, Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, Strangulation, Menacing and Criminal Conspiracy. One of the juveniles was also charged with 1st-Degree Theft.

Both suspects were lodged at the Josephine County Juvenile Justice Center. No further details can be released at this time as the investigation is ongoing.
Posted on 1/31/25 6:45AM by Sam Marsh