Emergency Services
Felony arrests
- Burglary — Bradley Lewis Maerz, 24, of the 2100 block of Taylor Road, Central Point. Medford police Monday arrested Maerz on charges of first-degree burglary, first-degree criminal mischief, second-degree theft, second-degree disorderly conduct and violating the conditions of his parole from a previous burglary conviction. He was lodged Monday in the Jackson County Jail without bail.
- Robbery — Michael Vincent Ward, 30, no address available. Medford police Monday arrested Ward on charges of third-degree robbery and second-degree theft. He was lodged in jail Monday on $6,000 bail.
- Assault — Austin Ryan McCarty, 23, of the 1800 block of North Keene Way Drive, Medford. Medford police Monday arrested McCarty on charges of third-degree assault, hit-and-run driving with an injury, endangering the welfare of another and reckless driving. He was lodged in jail Monday on $25,000 bail.
- Vehicle theft — Bret Thomas James,49, no address available. Jackson County sheriff's deputies Monday arrested James on a charge of unauthorized use of a motor vehicle. He was lodged in jail Monday, then released on his own recognizance because of overcrowding.
- Assault — Jesse Garrett Edwards, 29, no address available. Medford police Monday arrested Edwards on charges of felony fourth-degree assault and harassment. He was lodged in jail Monday on $8,000 bail.
- Drugs — Othon Campos Jr., 35, of the 300 block of West Clark Street, Medford. Campos made his initial appearance Monday in Jackson County Circuit Court on a charge of possession of methamphetamine. He was booked into jail Monday and released.
Crime reports
Burglary — Highway 238 at North Central Avenue, Medford. Medford police took a report at 9:37 a.m. Monday of a burglary during which a masonry blade, generator and miscellaneous other tools were reported stolen. The loss was valued at $7,780.
To see an online map showing where felony property crimes have been reported in Medford, visit www.mailtribune.com/crimefinder.
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