Ashland, Oregon- On Monday night, authorities from the Ashland Police Department, Talent Police Department, and Ashland Fire and Rescue rushed to Ashland’s designated camping area behind 1175 E. Main Street in response to reports of an explosion and a violent assault.
At approximately 8:35 p.m., the investigation unfolded, leading to the apprehension of two suspects and the hospitalization of three victims, all of whom were guests at the designated camping site.
According to the findings, the two suspects, identified as Noah Brennan (also known as Nova Brennen), aged 19, and Jocelyn Cotner, aged 48, were involved in the assault. During the altercation, one of the suspects utilized a small camping butane-fed burner, resulting in a substantial explosion.
The impact caused the butane container to break, leading to the ignition of a fireball. The original victim of the assault suffered severe injuries, while two additional victims in a nearby tent were also harmed.
Emergency services transported all three victims to area hospitals for medical attention. Meanwhile, law enforcement took both suspects into custody. Noah Brennan and Jocelyn Cotner are now incarcerated at Jackson County on charges of Assault II, Menacing, and Reckless Endangerment.
The City’s designated camping area is intended to provide a safe space for temporary residence of homeless individuals.
Medford Alert will continue to monitor this incident and provide updates as they become available.
Source: APD
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