Grants Pass Police Jailed Male Suspect for Tuesday Assault of Woman with Car
The Grants Pass Police Department jailed a male suspect for intentionally using his vehicle to seriously injure a woman in a shopping center parking lot yesterday.
On Tuesday at about 1:20 p.m., numerous calls were received by the Grants Pass 9-1-1 Communications Center regarding a car hitting a woman in the parking lot of Albertson's in the Allen Creek Shopping Center.
GPPD expedited its response to the incident with the Oregon State Police, Grants Pass Fire & Rescue and American Medical Response. The victim was rushed to Three Rivers Medical Center where she was listed in serious but stable condition.
The male driver -- identified as 38-year-old Derek Laland Daniels -- was detained as a criminal investigation was initiated. In addition to striking and injuring the woman, the suspect also hit two parked cars.
The Grants Pass Major Crimes Team was activated to assist in the investigation. At approximately 4:34 p.m., Daniels was arrested. He was lodged without bail at the Josephine County Jail for Felony 2nd-Degree Assault, Unlawful Use of a Weapon and Reckless Driving.
Posted on 4/30/25 6:44AM by Sam Marsh
