Medford, OR – According to the officials, the City of Medford launched the Downtown 2040 Plan, a significant initiative aimed at revitalizing and enhancing the downtown area for residents. Announced earlier this week, the plan is set to guide downtown development for the next 20 years. As part of the initiative, the city invited community members to contribute their thoughts and ideas through a detailed survey and an upcoming open house event. The survey seeks input on various aspects of downtown improvement, including housing options, business growth, walkability, and the overall sense of place in Downtown Medford. Residents were encouraged…
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According to reports, the 6-year-old disabIed boy, Vinid, was killed after his mom, later identified as 26-year-old Savitri, threw the heIpIess chiId into river full with crocodiIes because her husband, 27-year-old Ravi, reportedly ordered her to throw the child away. The woman reportedly threw her disabIed son into the river following an argument with her son’s dad. Local authorities released a statement, saying that the young mom reportedly threw her disabIed chiId into the river following a heated argument with her husband. The woman reportedly told investigators that her husband repeatedly told her to threw their son away. The woman…
According to the court documents, the 38-year-old mom, later identified as Joane, reportedly killed her 3-year-old child and then tried to kill her 8-year-old sibling just 1 day after she stabbed their dad. Prosecutors said the mother reportedly forced her 3-year-old and 8-year-old daughter to drink bIeach before she killed her 3-year-old daughter by strangIing the child and then tried to strangle her 8-year-old. The woman reportedly killed her little daughter and tried to kill her older sibling just 1 day after she stabbed their father. The woman told authorities that she was under a ‘speII’ Prosecutors released a statement, saying that…
According to the court documents, the stepmom, later identified as Miranda, was sentenced to nearly 3 decades in prison for her role in the death of her 4-year-old stepson. Prosecutors claim the stepmom starved the little boy, Benjy, forced him to drink urlne and hand sanitizer. She was sentenced to 25 years behind bars after she was found guilty of injury to a child with serious bodily injury. Prosecutors said the boy’s dad, Brandon, is facing the same charges. According to the court documents, the woman reportedly starved the little boy. She also forced the child to drink urlne and…
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…
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…