UPDATE: LOCATED - MISSING PERSON: Peery, Peggy (Photo)
- 06/15/26
UPDATE: 6/15/26 2:30PM - PEGGY HAS BEEN LOCATED SAFELY.
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UPDATE: 6/15/26 11:15AM
WE RECEIVED A TIP THAT PEGGY GOT A RIDE TO THE JACKSON COUNTY AIRPORT IN MEDFORD. SHE WAS SEEN ON SECURITY FOOTAGE THERE AT 4:00AM THIS MORNING AND LEFT ON FOOT. WE ADDED PICTURES TO THE FLIER FROM THE AIRPORT TO SHOW WHAT SHE IS WEARING. MEDFORD POLICE HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.
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DATE OF REPORT: 06/15/2026
CASE: 26-16399
NAME: Peggy Peery
AGE: 78
SEX: Female
RACE: Caucasian
HEIGHT: 5'5"
WEIGHT: 150
HAIR: Red
EYES: Green
INFORMATION: On 6/14/2026 around 9:30pm, we received a report that Peggy Perry was missing. She was last seen sometime after 10:30am that same day and it is believed that Peggy walked away from her residence in the Colonial Valley area. At this time, Peggy’s direction of travel and clothing description are unknown. Peggy is believed to have a custom-made madrone walking stick with her that is blue in color.
Search and Rescue has been activated and Sheriff's Office volunteers are assisting in the search.
Please call the Josephine County Sheriff's Office at 541-474-5123 if you have seen Peggy or have any information as to her whereabouts.
UPDATE: LOCATED - MISSING PERSON: Peery, Peggy (Photo)
- 06/15/26
UPDATE: 6/15/26 2:30PM - PEGGY HAS BEEN LOCATED SAFELY.
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UPDATE: 6/15/26 11:15AM
WE RECEIVED A TIP THAT PEGGY GOT A RIDE TO THE JACKSON COUNTY AIRPORT IN MEDFORD. SHE WAS SEEN ON SECURITY FOOTAGE THERE AT 4:00AM THIS MORNING AND LEFT ON FOOT. WE ADDED PICTURES TO THE FLIER FROM THE AIRPORT TO SHOW WHAT SHE IS WEARING. MEDFORD POLICE HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.
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DATE OF REPORT: 06/15/2026
CASE: 26-16399
NAME: Peggy Peery
AGE: 78
SEX: Female
RACE: Caucasian
HEIGHT: 5'5"
WEIGHT: 150
HAIR: Red
EYES: Green
INFORMATION: On 6/14/2026 around 9:30pm, we received a report that Peggy Perry was missing. She was last seen sometime after 10:30am that same day and it is believed that Peggy walked away from her residence in the Colonial Valley area. At this time, Peggy’s direction of travel and clothing description are unknown. Peggy is believed to have a custom-made madrone walking stick with her that is blue in color.
Search and Rescue has been activated and Sheriff's Office volunteers are assisting in the search.
Please call the Josephine County Sheriff's Office at 541-474-5123 if you have seen Peggy or have any information as to her whereabouts.
DUII ATV Crash
- 06/10/26
RELEAESE DATE: June 10th, 2026
INCIDENT: Drunk Driver Crashes Quad ATV
INCIDENT DATE: June 4th, 2026, 7:41pm
CASE NUMBER: 26-15414
REPORTING DEPUTY: Corporal Jonathan Hart
SUSPECT: Timothy Cornia, 43 years old
CHARGES: Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants
Reckless Driving
Reckless Endangering x 2
Assault III x 2
DETAILS: On June 4th, 2026 at 7:41pm, deputies from the Josephine County Sheriff's Office responded to a traffic crash in the 1000 block of Caves Camp Road in Williams.
Upon arrival, deputies determined that the driver of the quad ATV, Timothy Cornia, left the roadway, struck a tree and came to rest in the blackberry bushes. Cornia had two juveniles riding on the quad with him and none of them were wearing helmets. All three riders sustained physical injuries and were transported by ambulance to a nearby hospital.
Cornia was reported to be intoxicated by hospital staff and the incident has been forwarded to the DA’s Office for prosecution on the above charges.
The Josephine County Sheriff's Office emphasizes the dangers of impaired driving and urges all motorists to make responsible choices to ensure the safety of our community and to wear helmets when using all-terrain vehicles.
DUII ATV Crash
- 06/10/26
RELEAESE DATE: June 10th, 2026
INCIDENT: Drunk Driver Crashes Quad ATV
INCIDENT DATE: June 4th, 2026, 7:41pm
CASE NUMBER: 26-15414
REPORTING DEPUTY: Corporal Jonathan Hart
SUSPECT: Timothy Cornia, 43 years old
CHARGES: Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants
Reckless Driving
Reckless Endangering x 2
Assault III x 2
DETAILS: On June 4th, 2026 at 7:41pm, deputies from the Josephine County Sheriff's Office responded to a traffic crash in the 1000 block of Caves Camp Road in Williams.
Upon arrival, deputies determined that the driver of the quad ATV, Timothy Cornia, left the roadway, struck a tree and came to rest in the blackberry bushes. Cornia had two juveniles riding on the quad with him and none of them were wearing helmets. All three riders sustained physical injuries and were transported by ambulance to a nearby hospital.
Cornia was reported to be intoxicated by hospital staff and the incident has been forwarded to the DA’s Office for prosecution on the above charges.
The Josephine County Sheriff's Office emphasizes the dangers of impaired driving and urges all motorists to make responsible choices to ensure the safety of our community and to wear helmets when using all-terrain vehicles.
Felony Elude Arrest
- 05/26/26
INCIDENT: 26-14226
INCIDENT DATE / TIME: May 24th, 2026 at 12:03am
REPORTING DEPUTY: Lieutenant Jim Geiger
ARRESTED: Job Christopher McGhee 39 years-old
CHARGES: • Attempt to Elude Police (Felony)
• Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants (DUII)
• Driving While Suspended – Misdemeanor (DWS-M)
DETAILS: On May 24, 2026, at 12:03am, Josephine County Sheriff’s Office Deputies observed a tan GMC Suburban traveling westbound on Merlin Road at speeds estimated around 100 mph.
Deputies activated their emergency lights and siren, at which point the vehicle accelerated and attempted to elude law enforcement. The vehicle turned onto Merlin Avenue, failed to stop at a stop sign, and continued onto Pleasant Valley Road where a pursuit was initiated.
The vehicle continued fleeing northbound on Pleasant Valley Road at lower speeds before ultimately yielding in the 1100 block of Pleasant Valley Road.
A felony stop was conducted and the driver, identified as Job McGhee, was taken into custody without incident. During the investigation, deputies located a loaded semi-automatic shotgun in the front passenger seat of the vehicle. Deputies also determined the driver was intoxicated at the time of the incident.
McGhee was transported to the Josephine County Jail and lodged on the above listed charges.
Felony Elude Arrest
- 05/26/26
INCIDENT: 26-14226
INCIDENT DATE / TIME: May 24th, 2026 at 12:03am
REPORTING DEPUTY: Lieutenant Jim Geiger
ARRESTED: Job Christopher McGhee 39 years-old
CHARGES: • Attempt to Elude Police (Felony)
• Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants (DUII)
• Driving While Suspended – Misdemeanor (DWS-M)
DETAILS: On May 24, 2026, at 12:03am, Josephine County Sheriff’s Office Deputies observed a tan GMC Suburban traveling westbound on Merlin Road at speeds estimated around 100 mph.
Deputies activated their emergency lights and siren, at which point the vehicle accelerated and attempted to elude law enforcement. The vehicle turned onto Merlin Avenue, failed to stop at a stop sign, and continued onto Pleasant Valley Road where a pursuit was initiated.
The vehicle continued fleeing northbound on Pleasant Valley Road at lower speeds before ultimately yielding in the 1100 block of Pleasant Valley Road.
A felony stop was conducted and the driver, identified as Job McGhee, was taken into custody without incident. During the investigation, deputies located a loaded semi-automatic shotgun in the front passenger seat of the vehicle. Deputies also determined the driver was intoxicated at the time of the incident.
McGhee was transported to the Josephine County Jail and lodged on the above listed charges.
