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3 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW Investigators release name of witness to fatal Phoenix shooting ... Construction kicks off on new Medford fire station ... States, federal agencies will seek removal of Klamath dams ... Investigators release name of witness to fatal Phoenix shooting ... Construction kicks off on new Medford fire station ... States, federal agencies will seek removal of Klamath dams ... PUBLIC SAFETY San Diego car theft suspect released after Medford arrest By Ryan Pfeil Mail Tribune Follow @@RyanPfeil MailTribune.com By Ryan Pfeil Mail Tribune Follow @@RyanPfeil Posted Apr. 4, 2016 @ 10:29 am By Ryan Pfeil Mail Tribune Follow @@RyanPfeil Posted Apr. 4, 2016 @ 10:29 am » Social News p bs:newslist StartDate="20121121" EndDate="p bs:datecalc Months="3"" DateSort="1" UseObjects="1" ObjectClass="81" Taxonomywords="2325,665" ExactTaxonomyMatch="1" Image="1" Count="4" --> The San Diego car theft suspect who drew a sizable police presence to northeast Medford during his Sunday arrest was booked in the Jackson County Jail on theft and drug charges, but records show he's since been let out. Jordan Thomas Johnston, 23, described as a "San Diego transient" in jail logs, was released on his own recognizance because of facility overcrowding, officials said. Logs show Johnston was booked into the jail at 4:39 p.m. Sunday on charges of unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, methamphetamine possession and distribution of a controlled substance. Jail officials said he was released on his own recognizance at about 9:15 p.m. Police received calls of a male smoking marijuana his car parked in a lot in the 2500 block of Highway 62 at about 2:30 p.m. A responding officer saw the car, a gold Acura four-door, driving north on Highway 62 away from Abby's Pizza and pulled the vehicle over near Lava Lanes, just up the road. The officer ran the plates and discovered the car had been reported stolen out of San Diego. At least six police cruisers responded to the scene to conduct a felony car stop, a procedure used in high-risk traffic stops that utilizes multiple officers and vehicles for increased protection and safety. Johnston was arrested and the two passengers in the car — both local residents — were released. Reach reporter Ryan Pfeil at 541-776-4468 or [email protected] . Follow him at www.twitter.com/ryanpfeil . By Ryan Pfeil Mail Tribune Follow @@RyanPfeil MailTribune.com By Ryan Pfeil Mail Tribune Follow @@RyanPfeil Posted Apr. 4, 2016 @ 10:29 am » Comment or view comments Terms of Service /* $( document ).ready(function() { // Jquery mobile is trying to style the button and leaving a blank gry button on top of a white button $("#viafouracoms .vf-comment-controls li.vf-right").html(' Submit '); });*/ » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. calendar Connect with MailTribune.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services Home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked Alerts Email Alerts RSS Feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2016 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. MailTribune.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501