MEDFORD, Ore. (Dec. 29, 2025) — Law enforcement agencies across Southern Oregon are searching for a man wanted in connection with multiple stolen vehicles and a high-speed pursuit that spanned two counties earlier today.
The suspect, identified as Billy Dean Gregory, 55, of O’Brien, Oregon, is wanted on outstanding warrants and faces multiple charges, including unlawful use of a motor vehicle, theft, reckless driving and attempting to elude police. Authorities described Gregory as a white man standing about 5 feet 11 inches tall and weighing approximately 198 pounds, with brown hair and blue eyes.
According to law enforcement, the incident began shortly before 10:30 a.m. when Josephine County authorities reported a stolen vehicle fleeing police on Interstate 5. The pursuit continued into Jackson County, where officers with the Central Point Police Department deployed spike strips along I-5, damaging the suspect’s vehicle.
Despite the damage, the suspect continued driving at a high rate of speed into Ashland, authorities said. The pursuit was later terminated due to public safety concerns.
Deputies with the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office later located the abandoned vehicle on Lori Lane in Ashland and deployed K-9 and drone teams to search the area. The suspect was not located.
Later in the day, Emergency Communications of Southern Oregon (ECSO) 911 Dispatch received a report of a vehicle stolen from Big Al’s restaurant in Ashland. That vehicle was later found on North Valley View Road outside the city, where a third stolen vehicle was also reported.
While deputies were attempting to locate the third vehicle, dispatchers received another report that the suspect had stolen alcohol from the Talent Liquor Store, authorities said. Law enforcement later located the third stolen vehicle in the 5800 block of Colver Road in Talent.
Gregory was last seen around 1 p.m. in the Colver Road area of Talent, where authorities believe he may have switched vehicles. At this time, it is unknown what vehicle he may be driving.
Authorities said the suspect remains at large. Anyone who sees Gregory or has information about his whereabouts is urged to call 911 immediately.
All suspects are believed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law
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