A juvenile female was taken into custody Wednesday evening following a stabbing in Medford. Police say two juveniles were involved in a physical altercation in the roadway when one produced a knife, leaving the victim with multiple serious but non-life-threatening injuries.

A 16-year-old male was seriously injured in an early morning shooting Sunday near Crater Lake Avenue and Stevens Street in Medford. Police say the victim was struck in the neck when a handgun discharged during an argument with a suspect they did not know. Officers located and arrested a 21-year-old suspect nearby, and the victim is expected to recover.

Medford police are investigating reports of gunshots Tuesday night near West 8th Street and Hamilton Street. Officers detained multiple individuals and recovered evidence consistent with shots being fired, though no injuries were reported.

The Medford Police Department plans to install photo enforcement cameras at Barnett Road and Highland Drive after crash data identified the intersection as a high-priority safety concern.

Medford police arrested a 33-year-old man after a drive-by shooting struck an apartment building early Wednesday morning. No injuries were reported.

A former Southern Oregon nonprofit executive has been arrested following a months-long financial investigation. Medford Police say approximately $100,000 was embezzled over several years.

Medford Police Chief Justin Ivens has announced his retirement after more than three decades in law enforcement, with plans to remain in the position through June 30, 2026, to support a smooth transition.

Medford Police arrested a woman Wednesday morning who investigators believe set multiple arson fires across North Medford, including vehicle fires and a blaze at a local restaurant.

Medford Police recovered more than $141,000 in stolen radio equipment and arrested a suspect following two burglaries at Medford Fire Department storage facilities. Detectives say the investigation also cleared several additional theft cases throughout Jackson County.

A Central Point man was arrested late Tuesday night after deputies say he sexually abused a 13-year-old girl he had met on Snapchat. The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office says the suspect attempted to flee but was stopped and taken into custody.