(Editor’s note: Factual information for ‘Tales’ is provided by the Josephine County Sheriff’s Office. All persons listed are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Charges can be amended or dismissed.)
June 15
*At W. Park ST. and Redwood Hwy., Heather Watson, 48, was warned for not carrying auto insurance and cited for driving while suspended.
June 16
*Eerily quiet.
June 17
*An emotionally disturbed person tried pushing her way into a residence in the 28000 block of Redwood Highway. Leah Wise, 41, made the unwise decisions of not cooperating with police and was restrained in wraps. She was charged with criminal trespass, and additional charges of resisting arrest and two counts of attempted assault on an officer.
*Ada C. Rogers, 58, was described as “being difficult again” after refusing to answer questions or providing information to authorities pertaining to a dog attack in the 4000 block of California Avenue. Rogers was advised that if her dogs attacked humans or other animals, people have the right to shoot them. Her response was, “I would provide the bullets.” There were previous encounters with Rogers and her K9’s, and she was adamant that the dogs had been removed. When asked where the dogs went, she wouldn’t tell in fear of being a snitch, and said it wasn’t a good time for her. When a deputy asked if the dogs were rehomed, she simply stated, “They have been removed.” Yikes!
*A naughty Beagle escaped while his owner was literally fixing a gate and pouring concrete to prevent the hound from cruising around town in the 2100 block of Fish Hatchery Road. Alexander Reed, 41, was given a citation that would be redacted if the pooch stayed in its yard until July eighth.
*On Oxyoke Rd., Steven Despalin, 43, was cited for DWS.
June 18
*At Fruitdale Dr. and Carnahan Dr., Darrell Dawson, 41, was warned for failure to drive within his lane, and cited for DWS. His vehicle was towed.
*A man was reported to be slumped over in his car with the door wide open with the alarm going off in the 200 block of N. Redwood Highway. Upon arrival, officers noted that he had hit the island in the road, knocked over a turn lane sign, popped his tires, and oil was leaking everywhere. Patrick Murphy, 41, was arrested on DUII charges, as well as damaging property, and criminal mischief. We all sleep through our alarm sometimes, but…
*Jordan Haas, 38, was arrested in the 200 block of S. Redwood Hwy. after running from police and giving them a fake name. He was charged with escape and providing false information, and also had a warrant for forgery. He sounds like a trustworthy citizen.
*Brent Caldwell, 37, was taken into custody in the 500 block of NW 6th St. on a warrant for failing to appear on a criminal DWS charge and driving with a revoked license.
*A motorcycle enthusiast who was possibly connected with an earlier complaint of a bike attempting to overtake a lane was most likely not enthusiastic when he was cited for careless driving. Douglas Osbourne, 45, was pulled over where I-5 meets the Grants Pass Parkway. Careful out there!
June 19
*At the GP Parkway and SE M St., Roiane Tunas, 50, was ticketed for running a red light and warned for expired registration.
*A resident in the 1800 block of Holton Creek Rd. saw a bunch of their belongings, including a generator, solar panels, and tools hidden under what sounds like a giant tarp. Rachell L. Ryan, 53, admitted to stealing the items and returned everything that wasn’t hers after the owner showed receipts. Ryan was cited and released on charges of theft, RTF, and two counts of burglary.
*On this week’s episode of repeat offenders within 24 hours, Douglas Osbourne, 45, the careless motorbike driver from yesterday, is not only a horrible driver, but a dirty thief! While breaking into a home in the 6100 block of Monument Dr., Osbourne broke a door frame, hitting the homeowner’s daughter in the process, and was violating a restraining order. Douglas Osbourne was arrested for a restraining order violation and burglary. And they say nobody ever wins first place in stupidity.
*A homeowner in the 100 block of Udee Rd. would like to press charges against Michael Cooper, 64, after finding him cutting down trees on his property and talking to himself. Cooper refused to leave the property when asked, and it turns out he had been on and off the property for 4 to 5 days. Cooper was arrested for trespassing.
*A driver was cited for speeding and careless driving on Sauer’s Flat.
June 20
*Tyler Bryant, 34, was arrested in the 400 block of Merlin Rd. on multiple charges including FTA/unlawful use of a motor vehicle, possible stolen vehicle, DWS, and reckless endangerment, and had a felony warrant from the OSP Parole Board for a parole violation regarding possession of dangerous drugs.
*Hunter Blossom, 31, grabbed a rifle and kept coming back to a residence in the 2300 block of Galice Road. The woman who called 911 was hiding in a bedroom with 3 dogs and a 25-week-old baby. Hunter blossomed into a criminal after being charged with assault and domestic violence.
*A speeding ticket was issued to William Brown, 23, somewhere in the county.
*In the 300 block of Acorn St. Wanetha Biddle, 47, was given a ticket for DWS and expired tags.
*Monica Cuchara, 36, was arrested for DWS at Illinois River Rd. and Valley Heights Road.
