Felony Elude Arrest - 05/26/26

INCIDENT: 26-14226

INCIDENT DATE / TIME: May 24^th, 2026 at 12:03am

REPORTING DEPUTY: Lieutenant Jim Geiger

ARRESTED: Job Christopher McGhee 39 years-old

CHARGES:   • Attempt to Elude Police (Felony)
                      • Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants (DUII)
                      • Driving While Suspended – Misdemeanor (DWS-M)

DETAILS: On May 24, 2026, at 12:03am, Josephine County Sheriff’s Office Deputies observed a tan GMC Suburban traveling westbound on Merlin Road at speeds estimated around 100 mph.

Deputies activated their emergency lights and siren, at which point the vehicle accelerated and attempted to elude law enforcement. The vehicle turned onto Merlin Avenue, failed to stop at a stop sign, and continued onto Pleasant Valley Road where a pursuit was initiated.

The vehicle continued fleeing northbound on Pleasant Valley Road at lower speeds before ultimately yielding in the 1100 block of Pleasant Valley Road.

A felony stop was conducted and the driver, identified as Job McGhee, was taken into custody without incident. During the investigation, deputies located a loaded semi-automatic shotgun in the front passenger seat of the vehicle. Deputies also determined the driver was intoxicated at the time of the incident.

McGhee was transported to the Josephine County Jail and lodged on the above listed charges.

UPDATE: LOCATED - Runaway - Ray, Dameian (Photo) - 05/19/26

UPDATE: 5/19/26 10:30AM - DAMEIAN HAS BEEN LOCATED SAFELY.

CASE: 26-13225

NAME: Dameian Ray

AGE: 14

SEX: Male

RACE: Caucasian

HEIGHT: 5'11"

WEIGHT: 120

HAIR: Brown

EYES: Brown

INFORMATION: Dameian left his home in the Murphy area on May 3rd, 2026, at midnight. Dameian was wearing sweats and a sweater; he is also known to always wear a hat.

Please call the Josephine County Sheriff's Office with any information, 541-474-5123.

Boatnik Rogue River Closures (Photo) - 05/15/26

Release Date: May 15th, 2026

TO: Waterway Users

FROM: Josephine County Sheriff’s Office Marine Patrol

DATES:  May 22 – 25, 2026

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 22, 2026 6:00pm – 10:15pm from Baker Park to Sixth Street Bridge

CLOSED Saturday, May 23, 2026 9:30am – 8:00pm from Baker Park to Sixth Street Bridge

CLOSED Sunday, May 24, 2026 11:00am – 10:15pm from Baker Park to Sixth Street Bridge

CLOSED Monday, May 25, 2026 9:00am – 12:00pm Baker Park to Sixth Street Bridge and 12:00pm – 3:00pm from Baker Park to Robertson Bridge

Felony Elude - May 13, 2026 - 05/14/26

RELEASE DATE: 5-14-2026

INCIDENT: 26-13021 

INCIDENT DATE / TIME: 5-13-2026 0520 hours 

REPORTING DEPUTY: Corporal Hart 

ARRESTED: Ireys, Scott 

CHARGES: Felony Elude
                    Misdemeanor Elude
                    Reckless Driving
                    Escape III
                    Jackson County Felony Warrant  

DETAILS: On May 13th, 2026, Deputies attempted to stop a black pickup truck towing a trailer on Rogue River Highway near Gordon Way. The vehicle failed to yield and eluded deputies. Despite the suspect vehicle’s trailer tire blowing out, the vehicle continued on to Savage Creek Road. For safety reasons, Deputies terminated their pursuit once the vehicle began driving into oncoming lanes on Savage Creek Road. 

Deputies continued up Savage Creek attempting to locate the suspect.  They found the vehicle stopped in the middle of the road with the driver fleeing on foot. Shortly, he decided to surrender and was taken into custody. Contrary to initial reports, there was no child in the fleeing vehicle.  

Scott Ireys was lodged at the Josephine County Adult Jail on the above charges.

UPDATE: Located -- Missing Person - King, Cameron (Photo) - 05/12/26

5/12/2026 UPDATE: Cameron has been located safely.

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DATE OF REPORT: 05/05/2026

CASE: 26-12265

NAME: Cameron King

AGE: 40

SEX: Male

RACE: Caucasian

HEIGHT: 5'9"

WEIGHT: 145

HAIR: Brown

EYES: Blue

INFORMATION: Cameron was last seen on New Hope Road on May 4th, 2026, around 2:00pm. Cameron was supposed to return to his home in Salem but has not arrived. He was driving a white Ford 150 with Oregon plate 711MEY. Cameron is known to always wear a hat.  

If you have any information, please contact Josephine County Sheriff's Office, 541-474-5123.

UPDATE: LOCATED - RUNAWAY: Campbell, Blaine (Photo) - 05/04/26

UPDATE: BLAINE HAS BEEN LOCATED SAFELY.

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Case: 26-11512

Age: 13

Sex: Male

Race: Caucasian

Height: 5'7"

Weight: 100

Hair: Brown

Eyes: Brown

Information: On Tuesday, April 28, 2026, we received a report that Blaine Campbell left his home in the Merlin area on Thursday, April 23, 2026 around 6:00pm. It is unknown what he is currently wearing but usually dresses in all black.

Please contact Josephine County Sheriff's Office with any information.
541-474-5123

Three Rivers School District Threat (Photo) - 04/29/26

RELEASE DATE: April 29, 2026

INCIDENT: Three Rivers School District (TRSD)

INCIDENT DATE / TIME: April 29, 2026, at 10:48am

REPORTING DEPUTY: Sheriff Dave Daniel

DETAILS:  At 10:48am North Valley High School (NVHS) received a phone call of a threat to the school.  For Law Enforcement investigative purposes, the exact threat is not being released. Josephine County Sheriff’s Office Deputies and Oregon State Police Troopers immediately responded to the scene.

Due to the nature of the statements made in the phone call, NVHS was placed in lock down status, and the school was searched by deputies both internally and externally.  No weapons or items of concern were located.  All TRSD schools were placed in a secure status; meaning all doors were locked and normal indoor activities were still occurring, however, all outdoor activities were cancelled.  Law Enforcement personnel were present at each of the TRSD schools for the remainder of the school day out of an abundance of caution.

We wish to thank the public for their patience during this unsettling time. Additionally, we are grateful for our partnerships with Oregon State Police and Grants Pass Police Department that assisted.

The youth of Josephine County remains our highest priority. 

This incident is still under investigation and no further threat to any TRSD school has been identified.  No further information is being released.

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Police Memorial Ceremony (Photo) - 04/28/26

RELEASE DATE: April 28, 2026

FROM: Sheriff Dave Daniel

WHEN: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.

WHERE: Josephine County Courthouse

500 NW 6^th Street

Grants Pass, OR 97526

Police Memorial Ceremony to Recognize Fallen Officers

Police Week, May 10^th through May 16^th, 2026, honors all law enforcement officers throughout the United States who have given their lives to safeguard our rights and freedoms.

On behalf of all law enforcement agencies in our community, I invite you to join us in remembering those officers and showing our appreciation for the sacrifices they and their families have made.

Please join law enforcement officers from the Josephine County Sheriff's Office, Grants Pass Police Department and Oregon State Police to salute their memory on Tuesday, May 12^th, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. on the steps of the Josephine County Courthouse.

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Below is the roll call of law enforcement personnel who have paid the ultimate price and lost their lives in the line of duty, serving Josephine County.

Trooper Burrell Baucom, July 1, 1933

Captain (SAR) Emmett J. Blackmun, September 24, 1968

Deputy Alice Moran, November 17, 1971

Deputy Glenn Allen, November 17, 1971

Sergeant Marvin R. Brewster, April 21, 1972

Deputy Thomas E. Rice, May 23, 2002