Arrests Made In Homicide Investigation -06/10/25

Medford, OR – On Sunday, June 8, 2025, at approximately 6:21 a.m., the Medford Police Department (MPD) responded to a report of a man down in the parking lot of Wilson Elementary School, located in the 1400-block of Johnson Street. Officers arrived within minutes and located an adult male lying near a vehicle in the parking lot. The male was identified as a 26-year-old Medford resident and was pronounced deceased at the scene. He had suffered what appeared to be multiple gunshot wounds.

MPD Detectives obtained surveillance video from the school and nearby residences. The footage revealed that the shooting occurred at approximately 11:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 7. No calls for service related to suspicious activity or gunshots were received during that time.

Utilizing technological resources from the Southern Oregon High Tech Crimes Task Force, and in collaboration with Medford School District personnel and School Resource Officers, detectives swiftly identified both suspects involved. The investigation revealed that a 15-year-old female allegedly lured the victim to the location, where her 17-year-old male accomplice confronted and shot the victim multiple times. Both suspects then fled the scene on foot.

On Tuesday, June 10, at approximately 2:00 a.m., a Medford Police officer located the 17-year-old male suspect riding a bicycle on Hawthorne Street. The suspect attempted to flee into Hawthorne Park but was apprehended after a short foot pursuit. Shortly thereafter, the 15-year-old female suspect was arrested at her residence in the 1500-block of Johnson Street.

Due to their age, the names of the juvenile suspects are not being released. The victim's family has been notified and has requested the name of the victim not be released. MPD wishes to extend its condolences to the family and friends of the victim.

Both juveniles have been lodged at the Jackson County Juvenile Detention Facility and are charged with the following:

• Murder in the Second Degree
• Unlawful Use of a Weapon

The case has been referred to the Jackson County District Attorney’s Office for prosecution. This incident marks the second homicide in the City of Medford in 2025.

Contact: Lt. Geoff Kirkpatrick | (541) 774-2226

Medford Police Case #: 25-9499

Arrest Made In Sexual Assault Investigation -05/28/25

Medford, OR – On Friday, May 23, 2025, at approximately 9:50 a.m., Medford Police officers responded to the intersection of Central Avenue and 9th Street, near the Medford Library, for a report of indecent exposure.

Witnesses reported seeing a male and female engaged in sexual activity in public. Upon arrival, officers quickly determined that the activity was not consensual and detained the male suspect on scene.

The investigation revealed that the suspect, identified as 36-year-old Malachi J. Pollard, and the 68-year-old female victim were not known to each other. Evidence indicates that Pollard forcibly initiated sexual contact with the victim.

Pollard was arrested and lodged at the Jackson County Jail on the following charges:

• Attempted Rape in the First Degree
• Attempted Sodomy in the First Degree
• Sexual Abuse in the First Degree

Pollard is currently on probation for non-sexual assault-related offenses and has a significant criminal history. Investigators do not believe that this suspect is related to any unsolved similar crimes in the area. This case has been referred to the Jackson County District Attorney’s Office for prosecution

Reference Medford Police Department Case #: 25-8592