According to the court documents, the mother, later identified as 25-year-old Jenifer, was arrested and later charged with involuntary manslaughter and reckless endangerment in connection with her son’s death. Prosecutors claim the young mother reportedly left her 3-year-old chiId, YaeI, with his older siblings (7-year-old and 8-year-old) while she went to the local bar to drink and party, and then spend the night at the boyfriend’s home. Prosecutors also said that the mother knew her 3-year-old child was sick and she even ignored the messages her older son sent her regarding his brother. The mother left her children alone unattended…
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According to the police officials, the woman who was responsibIe for taking care of her friend’s 3-year-old daughter, later identified as 30-year-old lesha, was taken into custody and formally charged this week with murder and first-degree chiId abuse after she reportedly beat the chiId to death. Earlier this month, the 911 caller told the dispatcher about an unresponsive child. The responding officers reportedly made contact with lesha, who was babysitting the 3-year-old girl, Harmoni. The girl was rushed to the hospital, where doctors pronounced her dead. An autopsy revealed that the girl’s cause of death was blunt force trauma caused…
Medford, OR – According to the city officials, the units will serve pregnant women experiencing homelessness and recovering from addiction. This is a planned project that was originally approved as part of the 2023/24 CDBG Action in May 2023. Last May, Oasis Center of the Rogue Valley was granted $413,000 to acquire the property located at 522 E. Main Street. The transitional housing units will be located at 516, 518 and 520 E. Main Street. The funding will come from the City’s Program Year 2023 funding allocation from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Medford, OR – According to the Medford Police Department officials, the Community Engagement Service Officer is responsible for the organization and direction of our volunteer staff. They are the liaison for the police department to Neighborhood Watch and other community groups. The Code Enforcement Officer performs inspections and investigations on a multitude of reported issues including but not limited to abandoned vehicles, accumulation of junk, graffiti, noise violations, or business license violations. The Background Investigator is responsible for conducting personal and professional background investigations for public safety candidates as well as other special circumstances. They also prepare reports on findings…
According to the police officials, the 19-year-old woman, later identified as NataIia, reportedly grabbed a knife and stabbed her boyfriend, who was not identified, 2 times after she became angry because he messaged another woman. Police officials said the victim suffered several stab wounds and was rushed to the hospital for treatment. The responding officers also found the knife, which was left in the kitchen. During an interview with investigators, the woman reportedly said that she stabbed her boyfriend because she became angry after he boyfriend messaged another woman. She also told investigators that she was under the influence of…
Police officials said the mom, later identified as 33-year-old Jesica, was taken into custody and later charged with chiId abuse, chiId neglect and seIIing or surrendering a minor for money or property after she reportedly tried to seII her baby to a stranger for several hundred dollars. The mother then abandoned her 1-year-old daughter when she couldn’t find a ‘buyer’ for the baby. Earlier this month, the mother was seen walking around a store with her baby. The 911 caller told the dispatcher that they made contact with the mother, who reportedly asked the unidentified caller if they wanted to…
According to the court documents, the 39-year-old defendant, later identified as Jeremy, reportedly pleaded guilty to multiple charges after he reportedly moIested and kiIIed 5-year-old girl, Kamerie, after the chiId was sold by her mother to the defendant for se-uaI abuse. The girl’s mom, Kristy, also pIeaded guilty to multiple charges, including human trafficking, and will testify against Jeremy. The trial will begin next month, court records say. According to the court documents, the girl’s mom reportedly sold her daughter to the defendant for se-uaI abuse. The defendant also recorded the abuse. Per reports, the 5-year-old child was found dead…
Medford, OR – Per reports, the city officials announced the following closures: Alley F-38 bounded by Sunrise Avenue, Harrison Avenue, Valley View Drive, and Aloha Avenue: Expect the alley to be closed from Valley View Drive to Sunrise Avenue with traffic controls in place while SAK Construction crews perform sewer line rehabilitation, March 11 – 15, between 7 am – 5 pm. Crater Lake Avenue from 200’ North of Delta Waters Road to E. Vilas Road: Expect road and lane closures with detours and flaggers in place while Knifer River Materials crews perform asphalt pavement repairs, March 11 – 14, between…
Medford, OR – According to the city officials, councilors will be discussing important topics that directly impact our community – updates from previous Town Hall events about homelessness, transportation projects affecting daily commutes, current developments, and housing initiatives. We hope to see you there! Town Hall Schedule Wednesday, April 3 – Ward 1 Time: 6 – 7:30 p.m.Location: North Medford High School Cafeteria – 1900 N. Keene Way Wednesday, April 10 – Ward 2 Time: 6 – 7:30 p.m.Location: Oakdale Middle School Auditorium – 815 S. Oakdale Ave. Wednesday, April 24 – Ward 4Time: 6 – 7:30 p.m.Location: Hedrick Middle School Cafeteria – 1501 E…
Medford, OR – Per reports, Medford Police Department officials released the following statement: “K9 Veterans Day, so today we’re honoring these four-legged heroes (and many, many more) who have played a critical role in serving our community! K9 Berry K9 Cody K9 Leroy K9 Kelso K9 Kilo K9 Rudy K9 Tiko K9 Max K9 Narc K9 Scout K9 Duke Police K9’s serve a variety of functions that help to protect the public, and our officers, from dangerous individuals and situations. Let’s give a round of ‘a-paws’ to our K9 veterans for their service!”