GP Police Conduct Welfare Check, Lodge Suspect on Warrant
A Grants Pass Police officer located and arrested a man wanted on a warrant while on a welfare check for a different individual.
A call to 911 Monday around 8:28 p.m. reported someone was sitting on a bench in Tussing Park who appeared to be under the influence and may need checking on. The caller also reported seeing three other individuals wandering in the 800 W Park Street area using drugs.
Upon arrival and while attempting to locate the initial subject, the officer came into contact with Trevor Bowen. He was known to be wanted on a serviceable misdemeanor warrant out of the police department for a dangerous drugs charge.
Dispatch confirmed the warrant, and Bowen was arrested. He was transported to and lodged in the Josephine County Jail for his warrant. No other individuals contacted appeared to be under the influence.
Posted on 7/21/26 12:48PM by Alex Bauer
