MEDFORD, Ore.– Overcrowding issues have been a persistent problem for the Jackson County Jail. That has Sheriff Nathan Sickler and other law enforcement looking to reorganize to allow for more inmates. In a press release sent out Wednesday morning, Sheriff ...
MEDFORD, Ore. – Jackson County Sheriff Nathan Sickler is announcing some changes to how jail operations that could have a positive impact in the community. The sheriff’s office said they’ve added eight beds and moved female inmates to the basement. ...
Jackson County, Ore. — Fewer inmates are being released in Jackson county. That’s according to recent lodging statistics. But the issue of jail overcrowding continues to be a problem. Jackson County Sheriff Nate Sickler says Medford has seen a reduction ...
MEDFORD, Ore. – Statistics released by the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office shows fewer inmates are being released from jail in 2018 compared to previous years. Sheriff Nathan Sickler said the trend could continue if more jail beds were added in ...
Medford, Ore. — A woman was mistakenly released from Jackson County Jail over the weekend. When jail staff realized what happened, local law enforcement teamed up to re-arrest the inmate. NBC5 News spoke with Sheriff Nathan Sickler Wednesday. He said he ...
MEDFORD, Ore. — Law enforcement will be among the topics discussed at Thursday night’s Medford City Council study session. A proposed livability team, along with talks of a new jail are on the docket. Police believe tackling both issues would ...
Jackson County, Ore. — Jackson County Sheriff’s Office has revealed a step it’s taking to deal with repeat offenders. According to Jackson County Sheriff Nate Sickler, the sheriff’s office has generated a list of people who have multiple warrants and ...
White City, Ore.- A Jackson County Grand Jury has found an officer’s actions were justified under Oregon law after veteran Gilbert Matthew Negrete was shot on Thursday, Jan. 25. “Under Oregon law, a police officer and a citizen can use ...
Medford, Ore. — An eight-month-old baby is at Doernbecher Children’s Hospital in Portland Tuesday night. Police say they believe the infant was shaken by her babysitter. The babysitter in the case has been lodged in the Jackson County Jail. She’s ...
Medford, Ore. — Jackson County Sheriff’s deputies are investigating a reported escape attempt at the county jail. Deputies say they learned about the incident around 2:30 p.m. Saturday afternoon. Authorities say two windows were damaged on the third floor, and ...