Deputies Investigate White Mountain Middle School Student’s Threatening Statement, No Credible Threat Found

JCSO Case 23-2350  —  WHITE CITY, Ore. – Jackson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) was made aware of a threatening statement made Monday by a student at White Mountain Middle School in White City.

The Eagle Point School District behavioral crisis team assessed the danger of the statement as low. JCSO’s School Safety Deputy thoroughly investigated the claims and found there was no credible threat to the school. Out of an abundance of caution, multiple JCSO deputies increased their presence at the school this morning to assist with security and to reassure parents and students.

We take threats to school safety very seriously. If you learn of any school threats, call ECSO Dispatch at (541) 776-7206 to speak with law enforcement.

Medford Police

 #ThrowbackThursday We had so much fun introducing K9 Max and K9 Nacho to Howard Elementary School‘s third grade class!

Construction and Closure for Public Access to the Central Point OSP Office- Jackson County

The Oregon State Police Central Point Office is going under construction starting Monday, May 1, 2023. The existing building will undergo a complete renovation and expansion to enable OSP to better respond to the community. Unfortunately, during this construction project, the office will be closed to the public until OSP is able to find a suitable temporary site. Although the office is closed to the public, OSP will continue to work from the Central Point location during the ongoing construction project.

Until further notice, public entry into the Central Point OSP office will be closed to the public. For services of VIN inspections, Tow releases, or Sex Offender Registration, p please make arrangements at our Grants Pass Office. Additionally, Sex Offender Registrations can be processed at your local law enforcement agency.

Please call ahead to the Grants Pass OSP Office to speak with a representative for assistance or to schedule an appointment. Contact numbers can be found: https://www.oregon.gov/osp/Pages/contact.aspx

If you have a law enforcement emergency, call 911. If you wish to report a crime, please call our dispatch center at OSP from your mobile device or 800-442-0776.

Protect what you love

Each year, more than 70% of Oregon’s wildfires are started by people. Many are a result of escaped fires from debris burn piles or gas-powered equipment casting sparks or catching fire.

During the 2022 season, the Oregon Department of Forestry reported that people were directly responsible for sparking 616 wildfires that burned 1,255 acres. Any spark can gain traction in dry fuels, spread quickly and impact lives, personal property, and Oregon’s scenic landscapes.

Before heading outdoors this summer, contact the agency or landowner who manages the lands at your destination for an update on current fire restrictions or bans. Any visitor to Oregon’s natural areas should be familiar with these restrictions before building campfires, burning debris, or using equipment that could start a fire.

Put Your Smokey Hat On

This year, Keep Oregon Green is launching a new wildfire prevention campaign and releasing five new public service announcements to help raise awareness of the risks. The ads feature Emmy-award winning television, movie and voice actor Ty Burrell. The ads will encourage Oregonians and tourists to keep wildfire safety in mind while enjoying the outdoors. Burrell was born in Grants Pass, grew up in Applegate and Ashland, and graduated from Hidden Valley High School in Grants Pass. He understands the risk of wildfire and smoke that threatens our health and beautiful landscapes each year.

Smokey’s hat is the driving force behind Keep Oregon Green’s 2023 campaign. “Put Your Smokey Hat On” is a call to action, encouraging people to predict the outcome of their actions and do everything they can to protect our state’s scenic areas. New campaign artwork, PSAs, and additional wildfire safety tips can be found at keeporegongreen.org or its various social media platforms.

Coming soon: More Wildfire Awareness Month tips 

During May, a new wildfire prevention topic will be shared each week to help homeowners and recreationists learn how to prevent their outdoor activities from sparking the next wildfire. For more information, visit the websites for Keep Oregon Green at www.keeporegongreen.org, the Oregon Department of Forestry at www.oregon.gov/odf, and the Oregon Office of State Fire Marshal at www.oregon.gov/osp/programs/sfm/Pages/Wildfire-Awareness-Month.aspx.

Follow Oregon wildfire news and prevention updates on social media: @keeporegongreen, @ORDeptForestry and @OSFM

Employer’s Paid Leave Oregon Contributions Due May 1

Employers – Don’t forget to include Paid Leave Oregon in your combined payroll report

SALEM – More than 150,000 Oregon employers are filing their quarterly combined payroll reports due May 1.  This is the first time employers will include Paid Leave Oregon contributions.

Almost all employers and employees in Oregon are covered by and must contribute to the Paid Leave Oregon trust fund. The only exceptions are Tribal governments and federal employees. Small employers do not contribute the employer portion, but must still collect and submit employee contributions.

If employers are reporting subject wages for Unemployment Insurance, then they need to report for Paid Leave Oregon as well. Even reimbursing employers who do not pay taxes for Unemployment Insurance are responsible for paying paid leave contributions.

We want employers, both large and small, to know we are here to help if they have last minute questions or concerns.

• We are offering an open house at noon Thursday, April 27, when employers can drop in and ask questions. Experts from the Oregon Employment Department will provide answers in real time about how to use Frances Online to file combined payroll for both Paid Leave Oregon and the Unemployment Insurance Program. 
  Registration is online.
• Employers can call 503-947-1488 with contributions questions.
• Resources for filing using Frances Online, including video demonstrations, FAQS, 
  and guides are found online. A video showing how to file in Frances Online, Oregon Employment Department’s online portal, is also online.

Paid Leave Oregon allows employees to take paid time off for some of life’s most important moments. It covers leave for the birth or adoption of a child, for serious illness or injury, for taking care of a seriously ill family member, and for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking or harassment. Contributions to the program by large employers and all employees, regardless of employer size, started January 1. Benefits will be available to employees in September 2023.

The Oregon Employment Department (OED) is an equal opportunity agency. OED provides free help so you can use our services. Some examples are sign language and spoken-language interpreters, written materials in other languages, large print, audio, and other formats. To get help, please call 503-947-1444. TTY users call 711. You can also send an email to communications@employ.oregon.gov.

The FBI is offering a reward of up to $25,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the individual(s) responsible for the murder of Adau Duop.

PORTLAND, OREGON – The Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Portland Field Office and the Portland Police Bureau are asking for the public’s help in identifying the individual(s) responsible for the shooting death of 25-year-old Adau Duop. The FBI is offering a reward of up to $25,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the individual(s) responsible for the murder of Adau Duop.
FBI – Oregon – 04/27/23 12:00 PM

The FBI is offering a reward of up to $25,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the individual(s) responsible for the murder of Adau Duop.

“Most people can never imagine the horror of having another car pull up alongside yours and unleash a hail of gunfire on you.  Adau Duop’s family lived that nightmare.  It’s now been more than a year since Adau was murdered, while her family has been left to heal from their own gunshot wounds without her.  She missed her younger son’s second birthday, she missed her six-year-old’s first day of school, she missed holidays and milestones, and her kids are growing up without their mother.  This family deserves justice and the remorseless killers who did this deserve to be behind bars,” said Kieran L. Ramsey, Special Agent in Charge of the FBI Portland Field Office. “The FBI joins the Portland Police Bureau’s unwavering commitment to find out who did this and hold them accountable. We hope the $25,000 reward will encourage someone to come forward with information that we need to help this family heal.”

If you have any information concerning this case, please contact the FBI Portland Field Office at (503) 224-4181, your local FBI office, the nearest American Embassy or Consulate, or you can submit a tip online at tips.fbi.gov.