SWAT Team Utilized to Apprehend Suspect with Violent History

On Sunday, October 2nd, 2022, at 3:15 AM, the Grants Pass Police Department received a 911 call from a resident in the 1300 block of SW Jordan St. The reporting party advised he was not currently home, and was notified by his surveillance system of an intrusion into his residence.

Upon review of the surveillance recordings, the caller identified an adult male had gained access into his home and was removing valuables. The caller identified the suspect as 35-year-old Eric William Kelly.

Responding officers arrived to find Kelly outside the home stacking items belonging to the victim. Officers attempted to contact Kelly, who immediately ran into the victim’s house. Police personnel established a perimeter, hoping to prevent Kelly’s escape.

The Grants Pass Police Department reports they are familiar with Kelly and his violent criminal history, and activated SWAT and Crisis Negotiations Teams (CNT). SWAT conducted operations at the residence on SW Jordan Street for approximately two hours.

Kelly was subsequently located at a neighboring address and was taken into custody without incident. Kelly was transported to the Josephine County Jail and charged with Burglary 1, Theft 1, and interfering with police.