Medford, OR – According to the police officials, this 33-hour course will be offered every Wednesday evening from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM, running through March 12, 2025. Held in the Prescott Community Room at the Medford Police Department (219 S. Ivy Street), the academy is open to selected residents and those who work in the community. Participants will gain insight into various aspects of law enforcement, including: – General Administration and Philosophy of Services – Criminal Investigation and Prosecution of Cases – Patrol and Traffic Operations – Recruitment, Selection, and Training of Police Personnel – Use of Force and…
Author: Tony Cooper
Medford, OR – According to the police officials, expert mechanics from RVTD and First Student provided an in-depth overview of their buses and how they function, offering valuable insights for the officers. The training also included vehicle barricade scenarios where officers faced off against “suspects,” some of whom were cooperative, while others were not so much. The role players had a bit of fun keeping the officers on their toes, adding an element of unpredictability to the exercises. This training was crucial in helping officers develop quick-response strategies, adapt to high-stakes situations, and think creatively to utilize the right tools…
Medford, OR – According to the statement, the training allowed the crews to hone their ventilation skills, which are crucial in improving safety and visibility during firefighting operations. When a fire occurs, smoke rapidly fills a structure, severely limiting visibility and creating a high-risk environment for both victims and responders. Ventilation plays a key role by allowing smoke and heat to escape, making it easier and faster for firefighters to locate and rescue individuals who may be trapped and to extinguish the fire. Since each house varies in roof pitch, layout, and construction materials, training on a real structure provided…
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…
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.