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58 °F Forecast | Road Cams Thursday, June 10, 2004 Today's News | Classifieds | Autos | Homes | Jobs | Tempo | Health | Community | Home Delivery SECTIONS Home Page Local News Sports Business Obituaries Life Opinion - Politics Tempo AP News Weather Classified Archives Site Map SPECIAL SECTIONS Since We Asked Outdoor Journal Prime Times Wellness Connection Readers' Choice Real Estate Showcase Joy Magazine Homelife Magazine Wedding Guide Rogue Valley's Finest EXTRA Newspaper in Education Personals Movie Times TV Times E The People MARKETPLACE Find a Car Find a Home Find a Job Classifieds Place an ad eSouthernOregon Automotive Communities Entertainment Publications Recreation Calendar CUSTOMER SERVICE Frequent Questions Advertising Information Home Delivery Employment Contact Us Media Kit Network Affiliate Oregon Road Conditions & Cams Email Story to a Friend May 7, 2004 Emergency Services Felony arrests Assault on a police officer — Kathryn Lucille Merritt, 41, of the 500 block of West Sixth Street, Medford. A Medford police officer Thursday arrested Merritt on charges of assaulting a public safety officer, harassment and driving under the influence of intoxicants. She was lodged in the Jackson County Jail, where she remained Thursday night on $12,000 bail. Drugs — Adam Matthew Jacobs, 26, of the first block of Alida Street, Ashland. An Ashland police officer Thursday arrested Jacobs on charges of possession of amphetamines, distribution of marijuana, reckless driving, third-degree criminal mischief and driving under the influence of intoxicants. He was booked into jail and released eight hours later on his own recognizance. Drugs — Robert Wayne Thorpe Jr., 46, no known address. A Medford police officer Thursday arrested Thorpe on a charge of possession of amphetamines, and several warrants charging him with failure to appear in court. He was lodged in jail without bail. Assault on a police officer — Jonah M. Shore, 23, of the 100 block of North Pacific Highway, Talent. An Ashland police officer Thursday arrested Shore on charges of assaulting a public safety officer, menacing and interfering with a peace officer. He was booked into jail and released 15 hours later on his own recognizance. Crime reports Burglary — 10600 block of East Antelope Road, White City. A Jackson County sheriff’s deputy Thursday took a report of a residential burglary in which $5,500 worth of items were taken. Theft — 300 block of East Dutton Road, White City. A sheriff’s deputy Thursday took a report of a theft in which an all-terrain vehicle valued at $2,500 was taken. Advertisement Burglary — 2500 Jacksonville Highway, Medford. A Medford police officer Thursday took a report of a burglary in which cast-iron stones and handmade rugs valued at $1,950 were taken. Theft — 100 Bayberry Drive, Medford. A Medford police officer Thursday took a report of a theft in which a bike, clothing and other items valued at $2,000 were taken. Burglary — 2900 block of Crater Lake Avenue, Medford. A Medford police officer Thursday took a report of a commercial burglary in which $950 worth of tools were taken. Fire calls Dryer fire — The interior of a home on the 200 block of Samuel Lane Loop Road in Phoenix was damaged Thursday morning by a fire that started inside a dryer. Ken Hull, interim fire chief of the Phoenix Fire Department, said the fire destroyed the dryer and its contents, and scorched the walls of the home’s utility room. Hull guessed the fire caused less than $5,000 worth of damage. Crews from Jackson County Fire District No. 5 and the Medford fire department assisted Phoenix firefighters at the home. It took fire crews just two minutes to get the fire under control, Hull said. Mail Tribune Home Local News | Sports | Business | Obituaries | Life Opinion - Politics | AP News | Archives | Site Map E Southern Oregon | Classified Copyright © 1997-2004 Mail Tribune. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms & Conditions Website Feedback ADVERTISERS A D V E R T I S E R S RESOURCES Oregon Road Conditions & Cams SPECIAL SECTIONS Auto Finder Job Finder Home Finder Joy Magazine Homelife Magazine Tempo Readers' Choice Real Estate Showcase Since We Asked Food for Thought Wellness Connection Outdoor Journal Moving to Southern Oregon? Volunteer Opportunities Prime Times