On September 5, 2023 a Jackson County Grand Jury returned an indictment against Thai Webb, a 45 year old Ashland area transient, on charges of Assault 1st Degree, Assault 2nd Degree and Unlawful Use of Weapon.
This indictment is the result of an incident that occurred on August 30, 2023 at approximately 9:45 p.m. The investigation revealed that the suspect and the victim, both transient Ashland residents, were inside a motor home in a public parking area near North Mountain Park. The suspect and victim were engaged in an argument, leading to the suspect stabbing the victim multiple times with a knife.
The victim was transported to Rogue Regional Medical Center with non-life threatening injuries. The suspect fled prior to officers’ arrival but was arrested by Ashland Officers on August 31, 2023.
Upon arrest Webb was lodged on the above charges, and remains in custody on a $100,000 bond.
The Ashland Police Department was assisted throughout this incident by the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, the Phoenix Police and Ashland Fire and Rescue.