Man pleads not guilty in WD-40 case - August 14, 2003

Mail Tribune (Medford, OR — Wayback)

2003-09-27

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SUNNY Temp: 57 °F Wind: S at 3 mph Saturday, September 27, 2003   SECTIONS Home Page Local News Sports Business Obituaries   Life   Opinion - Politics   AP News   Weather   Classified   Archives   Site Map   EXTRA HomeLife Magazine Joy Magazine Tempo A & E RogueValleyAutoFinder   RogueValleyHomeFinder   Real Estate Showcase   Wellness Connection   Newspaper in Education   Prime Times   Outdoor Journal   Personals   Movie Times   TV Times   E The People   CLASSIFIEDS Find a Car Find a Home Find a Job Find Everything  E SOUTHERN OREGON Automotive Communities   Entertainment   Publications   Recreation   Calendar   ABOUT US FAQ What's New Advertise Home Delivery Classified Ad Employment Contact Us Media Kit Email Story to a Friend August 14, 2003 Man pleads not guilty in WD-40 case The Medford man who police say attacked another man with a can of WD-40 and robbed him pleaded not guilty Wednesday to charges stemming from the case. Michael Ray Provencio, 21, of the 2000 block of Table Rock Road, was arraigned in Jackson County District Court. He entered not guilty pleas to charges of first- and second-degree robbery, second- degree kidnapping, first-degree burglary, unauthorized use of a vehicle, fourth-degree assault and physical harassment. Police arrested Provencio on Aug. 5 after linking him to a break-in July 21 in which the burglar used the spray lubricant and solvent to subdue an apartment resident. Police allege the burglar entered a unit at Morningside Apartments at 2001 Table Rock Road through an unlocked screen-door. When he found the apartment’s resident at home, he threatened the man with scissors and sprayed him with WD-40, Medford police Lt. Mike Moran said. Advertisement He demanded money and took the resident’s wallet, which contained cash and credit cards, and car keys, the police report alleged. Before fleeing, the burglar tied the resident’s hands with a shirt and tried to gag him with a towel, the police report said. The victim told police his car was moved in the apartment complex’s parking lot. Provencio remains lodged in the Jackson County Jail on $500,000 bail. His next court appearance is set for Aug. 25. Printer Friendly Version   Email Story to a Friend Subscribe Archive: Click to Search Mail Tribune Home Local News  | Sports  | Business  | Obituaries  | Life Opinion - Politics | AP News | Archives  |  Site Map   E Southern Oregon  | Classified   Copyright © 1997-2003 Mail Tribune. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms & Conditions Website Feedback A D V E R T I S E R S SPECIAL SECTIONS Rogue Valley Auto Finder Rogue Valley Job Finder --> Rogue Valley Home Finder Joy Magazine Homelife Magazine Tempo Real Estate Showcase Food for Thought Hike of the Week Wellness Connection Outdoor Journal Moving to Southern Oregon? Volunteer Openings Prime Times