Josephine County Sheriff's Office

09/11/2026

Today we remember the 2,977 people who lost their lives twenty-five years ago on September 11, 2001.

Today we honor the families who lost loved ones, the first responders that answered the call and the countless people whose lives were forever changed that day.

09/10/2026

This is a great opportunity for our citizens to receive assistance creating defensible space around their homes. Please reach out to Josephine County Emergency Management for details.

Fire Defensible Spaces are proven to lower the risk of a house igniting during a wildfire. Josephine County Firewise has grant funding available to help residents of our highest fire risk areas remove debris and other fuel sources that can carry a fire to your house. You can learn more and apply for a grant here: https://loom.ly/7kEK6ys

The grant-eligible areas are:
- Merlin
- Redwood Ave area of Grants Pass
- Selma
- Takilma-Obrien
- Williams

09/04/2026

Are you ready to Protect With Courage and Serve with Compassion?

JOIN OUR TEAM

We have excellent medical, dental, and vision plans as well as the ability to accrue Vacation and earned Sick and Holiday time. We also have company paid PERS retirement and offer elective benefits such as Deferred Comp, Aflac, Life Insurance and gym membership discounts. New hires receive full salary during academy and field training.

Patrol Deputy - Full Time
Starting Pay: $31.19/hour
Receive 5% premium increase upon certification
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/josephine/jobs/5040747/deputy-patrol

Lateral Patrol Deputy - Full Time
Years of Service Salary Incentive
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/josephine/jobs/4580265/deputy-patrol-certified-lateral

Corrections Deputy - Full Time
Starting Pay: $31.19/hour
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/josephine/jobs/4869067/deputy-corrections

09/04/2026

Our very own Deputy K and Deputy Pittman are on 98.3 KLDR - The Music Leader every other Thursday from 8:30am-9am talking about various things that are going on in our Three Rivers School District schools. Deputy K recently talked about school being back in session, school speed zones, etc., and Deputy Pittman reflected back on her first year as an SRO and what she's looking forward to this year. Catch their next airing on 9/17/26.

09/01/2026

Scam Reminder:

We are continuing to receive numerous reports of scammers posing as one of our Deputies demanding payment for various things that they are claiming citizens have done or haven't done for that matter.

Another common one we hear about is scammers using the inmate search feature in our app and on our website to contact family members, falsely claiming they can help release loved ones for a fee. DO NOT SEND MONEY OR SHARE PERSONAL INFORMATION! Verify any claims with official sources.

We would like to remind everyone that Law Enforcement does NOT conduct business in this fashion. We will never call and demand payment over the phone, with gift cards or through cryptocurrency kiosks. Please remember this, regardless of what the person on the phone tells you. Hang up the phone.

Visit our website for helpful links regarding fraud and scams.

https://www.josephinecounty.gov/government/sheriff/patrol_division/fraud_and_identity_theft.php

08/31/2026

At TRSD's kickoff events, our safety committee presented a training to let staff know just who is coming in a crisis: The best SROs and command team in history.

https://youtu.be/TR21ly36uiM

08/28/2026

UPDATE: Nevaeh and Albert have both been located safely.

Missing/Runaways - Bungart, Nevaeh & Albert

Date of Report: 8/27/26
Case: 26-23375

Name: Nevaeh Bungart
Age: 15
S*x: Female
Race: Caucasian
Height: 5’6”
Weight: 105
Hair: Brown
Eyes: Blue

Name: Albert Bungart
Age: 13
S*x: Male
Race: Caucasian
Height: 5'6"
Weight: 110
Hair: Brown
Eyes: Blue

Information: Nevaeh and Albert were last seen leaving the Cave Junction area on foot on 8/26/2026 at approximately 8:30pm. Their direction of travel is uncertain. Nevaeh was wearing a gray shirt with lettering, and black pants when she left. Nevaeh has a nose ring and pierced ears. Albert was wearing a white shirt with black or grey shorts on. They were also carrying backpacks.

If you have any information, please contact the Josephine County Sheriff's Office at 541-474-5123.

08/28/2026

We hope everyone enjoys the last weekend before school starts on Monday for Three Rivers School District and Grants Pass School District 7.

A few reminders as we all get back into the routine of school being in session:

*OBEY School Speed Zones - 20 MPH
*STOP for school buses - red, flashing lights means STOP
*WATCH for walkers, bikers, boarders
*Have PATIENCE with new drivers (and while surviving the drop off/pick up line)
*Be KIND
*Have a GREAT, FUN and SAFE School Year

08/27/2026

UPDATE: 8/31/2026 - The Rogue River will NOT be closed on Saturday - only on Sunday, 9/6/26. See below for details.

RELEASE DATE: August 27, 2026

TO: Waterway Users
FROM: Josephine County Sheriff’s Office Marine Patrol
DATES: September 5th – 6th, 2026
RE: Water use regulations and race event schedule during Labor Day Races

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

During the Labor Day Races, the Rogue River will be closed in designated areas and during designated times (refer to the schedule below). All spectators will remain off the water until the races are over. All spectators will remain 50 feet from the waterway at all times.

Movement on the water is restricted to Law Enforcement, Rescue personnel and Authorized Race Officials during the closures. Private boats are not allowed to assist with crash or rescue operations for safety reasons.

Boats can be anchored on the shoreline if it is deemed safe by Race Officials and Law Enforcement. All users shall be OFF the water and in an approved area 1 hour prior to the start of the race. Any unauthorized boats on the water during the closure may be cited for Reckless or Unsafe Operation (ORS 830.315 & 305) and are subject to a $440.00 fine. Law Enforcement will be patrolling the waterways during the race events.

Please Contact the Josephine County Sheriff’s Office (541) 474-5123 if you have any questions regarding the river closures.

RIVER CLOSURES:

SUNDAY, 9/6/2026 11:00AM – 3:00PM: ROGUE RIVER FROM BAKER PARK TO GRIFFIN PARK

08/25/2026

We are actively recruiting volunteers to help with many of our day-to-day activities. Some of the tasks include assisting with community events, performing vacation home checks, court security, handling abandoned vehicles, managing our substations and other administrative duties.

If this interests you, please complete an application here: https://www.josephinecounty.gov/government/sheriff/volunteers.php

You can drop off your application at our office or either of the substations.