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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 Gambling Medford bank robber sentenced to four years ... Teen who fell off Phoenix High School roof improving ... AHS field will get its facelift ... Gambling Medford bank robber sentenced to four years ... Teen who fell off Phoenix High School roof improving ... AHS field will get its facelift ... KLAMATH FALLS Klamath Falls woman to testify against man who shot deputy Comment By The Associated Press MailTribune.com By The Associated Press Posted Mar. 31, 2016 at 4:19 PM By The Associated Press Posted Mar. 31, 2016 at 4:19 PM » Social News KLAMATH FALLS — An Oregon court has dismissed charges against a Klamath Falls woman in exchange for her testimony against an acquaintance accused of shooting a sheriff's deputy. Karey Pascoe, 35, had originally been charged with attempted murder, conspiracy to commit murder and assault, The Herald and News reported. She has been subpoenaed to testify at the May trial of William Parkerson, 31, who is accused of shooting former Klamath County Sheriff's Deputy Jason Weber in 2014. Weber survived the incident and has since accepted a different job. Pascoe said in an affidavit filed March 22 that she was driving Parkerson and another man to purchase drugs in Klamath Falls when she was pulled over. She said she had only known Parkerson for four days and had not met the other passenger until that day. According to Pascoe's account, Weber pulled her over and the other passenger left the car and started running away. Parkerson then "jumped out of my car and shot Jason Weber," she wrote. He returned to the car and told Pascoe to drive away, she said. When the vehicle ran out of gas about 15 miles outside Klamath Falls, the pair began walking on foot, Pascoe said. "Mr. Parkerson told me to walk with him and we walked all over the place," she said. The affidavit goes on to say that Parkerson disposed of the weapon, and they were picked up by a passing driver the next morning. They were later found and arrested in the Chemult area, where they were staying with Parkerson's acquaintances. Parkerson has pleaded not guilty to attempted murder and assault. He could face life in prison if convicted. Parkerson is also a plaintiff in a lawsuit against local law enforcement. Among other things, he claims the investigation against him was botched during witness interviews and is seeking $12 million from multiple defendants. He has also asked for his charges to be dismissed. The bulk of Parkerson's claims have been thrown out, but left standing is an allegation that Klamath County Jail failed to follow his kosher eating restrictions at multiple points during 2014 and 2015. The court hasn't yet issued a ruling on that point. By The Associated Press MailTribune.com By The Associated Press Posted Mar. 31, 2016 at 4:19 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 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