After nearly a year-long investigation into a local drug dealer, MADGE Detectives arrested 22-year-old Mason Jeffrey Barrette who is believed to be linked to numerous
Tag: Fentanyl
Accused Fentanyl Distributor Indicted by Federal Grand Jury in Medford
A federal grand jury in Medford has returned an indictment charging a Phoenix, Arizona man with mailing large quantities of fentanyl to Southern Oregon. Luke
Oregon State Police K9 Discover 93lbs of Drugs in Car
On April 23, 2023, at about 9:15 a.m., An OSP Trooper out of the Salem Area Command stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation. While
OSP Troopers Find Cocaine and 100K Fentanyl Pills During Traffic Stop
An Arizona man is facing federal charges after he was caught transporting 100,000 counterfeit oxycodone pills containing fentanyl, two pounds of powdered fentanyl, and six
Medford Police Warn of “Staggering” Number of Overdose Deaths
Since the start of 2023, the Medford Police Department (MPD) has seen a staggering number of suspected overdose deaths within the Medford area. The Medford
Jackson County Public Health Issues Overdose Alert
Jackson County Public Health is issuing an overdose alert for accidental overdoses related to illicit opioids, specifically fentanyl. This alert is being issued based on
Providence Medford Medical Center Seeing Spike in Fentanyl Overdoses
Over the last three days, emergency physicians at Providence have seen a sharp increase in the number people coming into the hospital with fentanyl overdoses,
MADGE Warns of Deadly Xylazine Mixed Fentanyl Found Locally
The Medford Area Drug and Gang Enforcement Team (MADGE) is continuing to see the significant impact illicit drugs has on our community. In recent powder
Rogue Valley Serial Burglary Suspect Arrested in Shady Cove
Jackson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) Shady Cove deputies arrested a man after he attempted to break into a local RV park front office Tuesday afternoon
MADGE Finds Meth and Fentanyl After Months-Long Investigation
On February 28, MADGE Detectives arrested two suspects for possession of narcotics following a months-long investigation. The suspects were from out of the area and
Fentanyl Exposure Believed to Have Caused School Hospitalizations
Yesterday, a Yamhill County Sheriff’s Deputy went to the campus of Willamina Middle School to conduct follow up investigation on a case. While there, the
OSP Traffic Stop Leads to Discovery of Over 14lbs of Fentanyl
On September 28, 2022, at about 10:11 P.M., an Oregon State Police Trooper stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation in Madras. During the course
