Uncooperative Man Arrested, Spit at Officers after Throwing Pallet into Roadway
Grants Pass Police arrested a man called in to dispatch for throwing a pallet into the middle of a roadway.
The suspect was reported Tuesday around 2:11 p.m. when he threw a pallet into the road outside the M Street Market. He was described as wearing an orange cap, black hoodie, and dark colored pants.
Police arrived to detain the suspect, identified as Andrew Ray. He was extremely under the influence, falling, stumbling, and slurring words. When an attempt was made to search for weapons on Ray's person, he began spitting on the ground in the direction of law enforcement.
Ray was put in a spit hood, placed in the patrol car, and then started kicking all over the back of the vehicle with great force. He later calmed down and was transported to the Sobering Center, where he proceeded to refuse a breath test.
He became combative and refused to put his legs in the patrol car despite law enforcement's efforts. Ray then spit in an officer's face and attempted to kick police on the scene. He was ultimately placed in a wrap and lodged in the Josephine County Jail for Second Degree Disorderly Conduct and Aggravated Harassment.
Posted on 7/22/26 12:47PM by Alex Bauer
