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RADE Makes Arrests In Racketeering Case (Photo) - 11/09/20

A seven-month long investigation concluded on 11-06-2020 with the execution of four search warrants in Josephine County and the arrests of several individuals. The Rogue Area Drug Enforcement (RADE) Team has been investigating the prison gang, European Kindred (EK), and several of their members in Josephine County. During the investigation, which focused on firearms, robberies and illegal activity involving marijuana, RADE detectives obtained probable cause to apply for search warrants and arrest several members of the EK.

With the assistance of the Grants Pass Department of Public Safety (GPDPS), Oregon State Police Southwest Region Marijuana Team (OSP SWR MJ), Basin Interagency Narcotics Team (BINET), the Medford Area Drug and Gang Enforcement Team (MADGE), Josephine County District Attorney’s Office, Oregon Department of Justice – Organized Crime Division (ORDOJ), Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), the below listed subjects were taken into custody and lodged at the Josephine County Jail.

Arrested and charged were:

Kelly, Eric William                         33 years old

  • Racketeering
  • Robbery in the first degree
  • Robbery in the second degree
  • Theft in the first degree
  • Felon in Possession of a Firearm
  • Delivery of Methamphetamine
  • Delivery of Heroin
  • Delivery of Marijuana
  • Post-Prison Supervision detainer out of Multnomah County (on Post-Prison for Attempted Assault 1)

Thier, Kyle David                          37 years old

  • Racketeering
  • Robbery in the first degree
  • Robbery in the second degree
  • Theft in the first degree
  • Delivery of Marijuana
  • Felon in Possession of a Firearm x6

Anderson, Nathaniel David         32 years old

  • Robbery in the first degree
  • Robbery in the second degree
  • Theft in the first degree

Seized during the execution of the search warrants were over 30 illegally possessed firearms, over 100 pounds of dried marijuana, over 40 marijuana plants, methamphetamine, heroin, packaging material and scales. Additional charges may be added after reviewing the case in its entirety.

Other subjects are being sought in relation to this case, but there is believed to be no danger to the public at this time. Anyone with information or questions is asked to call Det. Sgt. Doni Hamilton 541-450-6370 or email dhamilton@grantspassoregon.gov. Please reference case numbers 2020-51213 or 2020-51295.

Attached Media Files: Nathaniel Anderson, Kyle Thier, Eric Kelly, Firearms,

RADE Makes Arrests In Racketeering Case (Photo) - 11/09/20

A seven-month long investigation concluded on 11-06-2020 with the execution of four search warrants in Josephine County and the arrests of several individuals. The Rogue Area Drug Enforcement (RADE) Team has been investigating the prison gang, European Kindred (EK), and several of their members in Josephine County. During the investigation, which focused on firearms, robberies and illegal activity involving marijuana, RADE detectives obtained probable cause to apply for search warrants and arrest several members of the EK.

With the assistance of the Grants Pass Department of Public Safety (GPDPS), Oregon State Police Southwest Region Marijuana Team (OSP SWR MJ), Basin Interagency Narcotics Team (BINET), the Medford Area Drug and Gang Enforcement Team (MADGE), Josephine County District Attorney’s Office, Oregon Department of Justice – Organized Crime Division (ORDOJ), Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), the below listed subjects were taken into custody and lodged at the Josephine County Jail.

Arrested and charged were:

Kelly, Eric William                         33 years old

  • Racketeering
  • Robbery in the first degree
  • Robbery in the second degree
  • Theft in the first degree
  • Felon in Possession of a Firearm
  • Delivery of Methamphetamine
  • Delivery of Heroin
  • Delivery of Marijuana
  • Post-Prison Supervision detainer out of Multnomah County (on Post-Prison for Attempted Assault 1)

Thier, Kyle David                          37 years old

  • Racketeering
  • Robbery in the first degree
  • Robbery in the second degree
  • Theft in the first degree
  • Delivery of Marijuana
  • Felon in Possession of a Firearm x6

Anderson, Nathaniel David         32 years old

  • Robbery in the first degree
  • Robbery in the second degree
  • Theft in the first degree

Seized during the execution of the search warrants were over 30 illegally possessed firearms, over 100 pounds of dried marijuana, over 40 marijuana plants, methamphetamine, heroin, packaging material and scales. Additional charges may be added after reviewing the case in its entirety.

Other subjects are being sought in relation to this case, but there is believed to be no danger to the public at this time. Anyone with information or questions is asked to call Det. Sgt. Doni Hamilton 541-450-6370 or email dhamilton@grantspassoregon.gov. Please reference case numbers 2020-51213 or 2020-51295.

Attached Media Files: Nathaniel Anderson, Kyle Thier, Eric Kelly, Firearms,