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0 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 Eyes on the skies: $16.7 million would keep radar stations in top shape through 2030 ... Our view: RCC's health care opportunity can't be lost ... Medford plans to go after utilty debtors ... Eyes on the skies: $16.7 million would keep radar stations in top shape through 2030 ... Our view: RCC's health care opportunity can't be lost ... Medford plans to go after utilty debtors ... COURTS Man pleads guilty to gang-fight charges Comment By Thomas Moriarty Mail Tribune MailTribune.com By Thomas Moriarty Mail Tribune Posted Dec. 16, 2014 at 6:02 PM Updated Dec 16, 2014 at 7:11 PM By Thomas Moriarty Mail Tribune Posted Dec. 16, 2014 at 6:02 PM Updated Dec 16, 2014 at 7:11 PM » Social News A 19-year-old Sureño gang member arrested in a Jackson County Sheriff's Office sweep in May is the last of four men to plead guilty to charges stemming from both a drive-by shooting and a gang brawl earlier that month. According to a probable cause affidavit written by a Jackson County sheriff's deputy, Hector Orozco — then 17 — Osbaldo David Espinoza and Cristobal Lynn Barajas got into a verbal altercation May 20 in White City with another group of men they were attempting to fight near the intersection of Jacqueline Way and Avenue C. According to the Sheriff's Office, Orozco had a handgun and the four threatened to shoot 41-year-old James Bruce Firestone. Authorities said seven people were believed to have been involved in the fight, including members of the rival Norteno gang. The three, along with Christian Omar Espinosa, were also charged in connection with a May 7 drive-by shooting on Hale Way, also in unincorporated White City, in which authorities said Orozco was believed to have fired a shotgun at a nearby home from a blue Pontiac Sunfire. Orozco pleaded guilty Wednesday to unlawful use of a weapon, riot, conspiracy to commit a Class B felony and conspiracy to commit a Class C felony. Charges of second-degree disorderly conduct and an additional count of riot were dismissed as part of the plea agreement. According to court records, a sentencing date has yet to be set. Cristobal Barajas pleaded guilty Aug. 4 to charges of unlawful use of a weapon, conspiracy to commit a Class C felony and menacing. He was sentenced to 80 days in jail, with credit for time served, on the menacing charge and three years probation on the weapons and conspiracy charges. Osbaldo Espinosa pleaded guilty Nov. 10 to charges of unlawful use of a weapon and conspiracy to commit a Class C felony, and was also sentenced to three years probation. Christian Espinosa pleaded guilty Dec. 9 to charges of conspiracy to commit a Class B felony, unlawful use of a weapon and two counts of recklessly endangering another person. He was sentenced to a total of five years probation. Reach reporter Thomas Moriarty at 541-776-4471, or by email at [email protected] . Follow him at @ThomasDMoriarty . By Thomas Moriarty Mail Tribune MailTribune.com By Thomas Moriarty Mail Tribune Posted Dec. 16, 2014 at 6:02 PM Updated Dec 16, 2014 at 7:11 PM » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » 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. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events 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 2015 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