Missing Person: Bailey, Dawn (Photo) -05/25/25
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News Release
RELEASE DATE: 05/20/2025
INCIDENT NUMBER: 25-11023
INCIDENT DATE AND TIME: 05/18/2025 @ 8:18pm
REPORTING DEPUTY: Sgt. Stanton
INCIDENT TYPE: Fatal Motor Vehicle Crash
DECEASED: Myrtle Grace Thogmartin, 22 years old
On May 18th, 2025 at 8:18pm, 9-1-1 was notified of a motor vehicle crash on Rockydale Road near Idlewild Drive in Cave Junction.
Illinois Valley Fire and AMR arrived to find a vehicle in the ditch and the driver ejected. The driver was deceased and the only occupant in the vehicle.
The initial investigation indicates the vehicle was travelling towards US Highway 199 on Rockydale Road. For an unknown reason the vehicle left the roadway and struck a power pole with enough force to shear the pole in half.
Next of kin has been notified.
RELEASE DATE: May 16th, 2025
TO: Waterway Users
FROM: Josephine County Sheriff’s Office Marine Patrol
DATES: May 23 – 26, 2025
RE: Water use regulations and race event schedule during Boatnik
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
During the Boatnik Races, the Rogue River will be closed in designated areas and during designated times (refer to the schedule below). All spectators will remain off the water until the races are over. All spectators will remain 50 feet from the waterway at all times.
Movement on the water is restricted to Law Enforcement, Rescue Personnel and Authorized Race Officials during the closures. Private boats are not allowed to assist with crash or rescue operations for safety purposes.
Boats can be anchored on the shoreline if it is deemed safe by the Race Official and Law Enforcement. All users shall be OFF the water and in an approved area 1 hour prior to the start of the race. Any unauthorized boats on the water during the closure may be cited for Reckless and Unsafe Operation (ORS 830.315 & 305) and are subject to a $440 fine. Law Enforcement will be patrolling the waterways during race events.
RIVER CLOSURES:
CLOSED Friday, May 23, 2025 6:00pm – 10:15pm from Baker Park to Sixth Street Bridge
CLOSED Saturday, May 24, 2025 11:00am – 8:00pm from Baker Park to Sixth Street Bridge
CLOSED Sunday, May 25, 2025 10:00am – 10:15pm from Baker Park to Sixth Street Bridge
CLOSED Monday, May 26, 2025 9:00am – 12:00pm Baker Park to Sixth Street Bridge and 12:00pm – 3:00pm from Baker Park to Robertson Bridge
UPDATE: Martha has been located safely.
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Date of Report: May 9, 2025
Name: Martha Christine Wade
Age: 41
Sex: Female
Race: Caucasian
Height: 5'7"
Weight: 145
Hair: Blonde
Eyes: Hazel
Information: Martha's family has not heard from her since October 2024. That contact was on the phone, but they did not know where she was. For the past year, Martha was known to be living in the transient camps and parks in Grants Pass. She was last contact in person by Grants Pass Police on July 25, 2024. Martha does not have a vehicle or known associates. The photo provided is from 2021. Martha has a scar on her neck and a ladybug tattoo on her right foot.
If you have any information about Martha's whereabouts, please call the Josephine Couny Sheriff's Office or local Law Enforcement.
Case: 25-10327
Phone: 541-474-5123
RELEASE DATE: May 8, 2025
INCIDENT: Marijuana Search Warrant
INCIDENT DATE: May 5, 2025
REPORTING DEPUTY: Josephine Marijuana Enforcement Team (JMET)
CHARGES: 1- Arson Incident to the Manufacturing of a Controlled Substance
2- Unlawful Manufacturing of Marijuana
3- Unlawful Possession of Marijuana
4- Unlawful Appropriation of Water
5- Theft
6- Criminal Mischief
DETAILS: On May 5, 2025, Rural Metro firefighters responded to a fire in an industrial building in the 300 block of Merlin Avenue. When firefighters arrived on scene, they discovered the commercial building was being used for an indoor marijuana grow. After the fire was extinguished, JMET arrived on scene and executed a search warrant for the premises.
During the execution of the warrant, over 1,300 marijuana plants were seized and destroyed while other evidence was found and photographed on scene. Additionally, State Fire Marshals were called to investigate the exact origin and cause of the fire. It was determined the fire was caused by manipulation of the electrical service, bypassing the electrical meter to supply power to the grow illegally.
At the time of this press release the investigation is ongoing. We urge anyone with information regarding this case to contact the JMET tip line at 541-474-5252.
UPDATE: 5/7/25 1:30pm - Gregory has been located safely.
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Original Information:
Missing Person: Gregory A. Hall
Age: 55
Sex: Male
Race: White
Height: 5'9"
Weight: 209
Hair: White/Blonde
Eyes: Blue
Case: 25-10133
Information: Gregory was last seen leaving his residence on Cedar Ridge Drive, Cave Junction, on May 6, 2025 around 10:30am. He's driving a white KIA Rio, OR license plate 299NJF. He was last seen wearing white floral swim shorts, a blue shirt, and brown shoes and left with his small Australian Terrier dog. Gregory is currently believed to be in the Illinois Valley area and frequents surrounding woods and rivers. Search and Rescue has been activated to assist in the search.
Please contact the Josephine County Sheriff's Office with any information at 541-474-5123.
RELEASE DATE: 04/30/2025
INCIDENT: Attempted Assault I
INCIDENT NUMBER: 25-9601
INCIDENT DATE: 04/29/2025
REPORTING DEPUTY: Sergeant Craig Ricker
ARRESTEE: Blaine Case, 31
CHARGES: Attempted Assault in the First Degree (x2)
Unlawful Use of a Weapon (firearm)
Felon in Possession of Firearm
Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle
DETAILS: On Tuesday 04/29/2025 at approximately 3:15pm, Deputies from the Josephine County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to the 5200 block of Dick George Road, Cave Junction, for a report of shots being fired at the location.
During the investigation it was reported that the subject, Blaine Case, arrived at the property and began firing multiple rounds from a handgun toward two individuals. The two victims were fortunate and were not struck by gunfire, however, four bullet holes were observed in the building near where they were standing. After firing the rounds, the victims reported Case fled the scene and deputies began searching the surrounding area. During the search for Case, a second call came in from a neighboring resident reporting his ATV had just been stolen by an unknown male subject.
Information that Case was possibly residing on Holland Loop Road, Cave Junction, lead Deputies, with the assistance of Oregon State Police, to that location. When Deputies arrived, they observed the stolen ATV on the property. After a short standoff, Case exited the residence and was taken into custody without further incident and the stolen ATV was returned to the owner.
Blaine Case was lodged at the Josephine County Jail on the charges listed above.
No further information will be released at this time.
RELEASE DATE: April 28th, 2025
INCIDENT: Subject with Felony Warrant Apprehended by Sheriff K-9
INCIDENT DATE: April 26th, 2025, at 7:24 PM
INCIDENT CASE NUMBER: 25-9375
REPORTING DEPUTY: Lieutenant Jim Geiger
ARRESTED: Jack Conklin 48-years-old
CHARGES: Felony Elude
Misdemeanor Elude
Reckless Driving
Parole Board Warrant for:
Attempted Murder, Kidnapping I, Assault II and Coercion
DETAILS: On Saturday, April 26, 2025, at approximately 7:24 pm, a Josephine County Sheriff’s Deputy attempted to initiate a traffic stop on a white van near Fish Hatchery Road and Colin Road. The driver failed to yield, and a vehicle pursuit ensued.
The suspect fled eastbound on Fish Hatchery Road before continuing onto Cheney Creek Road. During the pursuit, dispatch advised that the registered owner of the vehicle was listed as 48 year-old Jack Conklin. Further information revealed that Conklin had an active felony warrant issued by the Oregon Parole Board, with underlying charges including Attempted Murder, Assault II x 3, Coercion and Kidnapping.
Approximately four miles up the dirt portion of Cheney Creek Road, the suspect came to an abrupt stop in the middle of the roadway and fled on foot. K-9 Yana was deployed and successfully apprehended the suspect down a steep embankment. The suspect was identified as Jack Conklin.
Conklin was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment of a dog bite sustained during his apprehension. After receiving medical clearance, he was lodged at the Josephine County Jail on charges of Felony Elude, Misdemeanor Elude, Reckless Driving, and for his outstanding Felony Warrant.