Convicted felon sought; failed to appear for trial - April 15, 2004

Mail Tribune (Medford, OR — Wayback)

2004-11-13

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45 °F Forecast | Road Cams Saturday, November 13, 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   Menu Guide   How To Guide   Wellness Connection   Readers' Choice   Real Estate Showcase   Joy Magazine   Homelife Magazine   Wedding Guide   Passport to the Rogue Valley   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 April 15, 2004 James Michael Monroe Convicted felon sought; failed to appear for trial The Medford Police Department and Crime Stoppers of Southern Oregon are asking for assistance in locating convicted felon James Michael Monroe. Seven warrants are out for his arrest. In 2003 in Medford, Monroe was indicted on charges of possession of controlled substance, criminal possession of a forged instrument in the first degree, theft in the third degree, theft in the second degree, unlawful possession of phosphorus, false information to police, and menacing. Monroe has failed to appear for his trial on these charges, and on March 9, seven warrants were issued for his arrest. Monroe’s first conviction in Oregon was in 1995 in Lincoln City when he was convicted of attempting to elude a police officer in a vehicle. In 1997, the Toledo Police Department arrested Monroe for resisting arrest, criminal driving, driving under the influence and unauthorized use of a motor vehicle. He was sentenced to seven years’ probation and fined $2,700. Monroe, born May 4, 1971, is described as a white male adult, 6 feet tall, weighing approximately 260 pounds. He has brown eyes and brown hair, although he may have a shaved head. He has a scar on his face, his forehead, right cheek and left thigh, as well as a tattoo of a Chinese yin/yang symbol on his upper left arm and pierced ears. Monroe may be using the aliases of Michael Merrill, or James Michael Big-Papa. The picture shown here, taken Feb. 24, is the most recent available. Because Monroe has several associates in Medford, officers believe he is still in this area. If you see Monroe, or have information of his whereabouts, please contact your local police department or Crime Stoppers of Southern Oregon at 800-3-DETECT (800-333-8328) and refer to case No. MT-58. Crime Stoppers will pay a reward up to $1,000 for information that leads to an arrest in these cases or any unsolved criminal activity. Callers can remain anonymous. The reward is sponsored by Sonitrol of Southern Oregon. 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 SPECIAL SECTIONS Auto Finder Job Finder Home Finder Joy Magazine Homelife Magazine Tempo Readers' Choice Real Estate Showcase Since We Asked Outdoor Journal Moving to Southern Oregon? Volunteer Opportunities