Southern Oregon Law Enforcement Searching For Wanted Man Following Crime Spree (Photo) - 12/29/25

JCSO Case 25-6724

SOUTHERN OREGON — Law enforcement agencies throughout Southern Oregon are searching for a man wanted in connection with multiple stolen vehicles and a high-speed pursuit that occurred today.

The suspect, Billy Dean Gregory, 55, of O’Brien, Ore., is wanted on outstanding warrants and faces multiple charges, including unlawful use of a motor vehicle, theft, reckless driving, and attempting to elude police. Gregory is described as a white male, approximately 5 feet 11 inches tall, weighing 198 pounds, with brown hair and blue eyes. He was last seen around 1:00 p.m. switching stolen vehicles in the Colver Road area of Talent. At this time, it is unknown what vehicle he may be driving.

The initial incident began just before 10:30 a.m. when Josephine County reported a stolen vehicle eluding law enforcement on Interstate 5. The pursuit continued into Jackson County, where Central Point Police Department officers successfully deployed spike strips on the suspect vehicle along I-5. Despite the damage, the suspect continued to elude officers at a high rate of speed into Ashland. The pursuit was later terminated due to public safety concerns.

Jackson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) deputies subsequently located the abandoned vehicle on Lori Lane in Ashland and deployed K9 and drone teams to search the area. Officers were unable to locate the suspect.

Later, ECSO 911 Dispatch received a report of a vehicle stolen from Big Al’s restaurant in Ashland. That vehicle was later located on North Valley View Road outside of Ashland, where a third stolen vehicle was also reported. While attempting to locate the third stolen vehicle, ECSO received a call reporting the suspect stealing alcohol from the Talent Liquor store. Law enforcement ultimately located the third stolen vehicle in the 5800 block of Colver Road in Talent.

The suspect remains at large.

There is no further information available for release at this time. Anyone who sees Billy Dean Gregory or has information regarding his whereabouts is urged to call 911 immediately.

Jackson County Sheriff’s Office Corporal Named Oregon Sheriff’s Deputy Of The Year (Photo) - 12/17/25

BEND, Ore. — A Jackson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) deputy has been recognized with one of Oregon law enforcement’s highest honors. JCSO Corporal Cynthia Mallari was named the 2025 Oregon State Sheriffs’ Association (OSSA) Deputy of the Year during an awards ceremony held Thursday, December 11, in Bend.

Corporal Mallari exemplifies leadership, dedication, and professionalism in every aspect of her law enforcement career. She embodies the JCSO core values — character, competence, courage, and compassion — and consistently demonstrates an unwavering commitment to her colleagues and the community she serves.

Corporal Mallari has been with JCSO for 13 years. She began her career as a Corrections Deputy in 2012 before transferring to the Patrol Division in 2019. She was promoted to Corporal in 2022 and has continued to distinguish herself as a leader and mentor. In addition to her patrol and supervisory responsibilities, Corporal Mallari serves as a Field Training Officer, Defensive Tactics Instructor, and Crisis Negotiator, bringing extensive expertise and experience to each role.

Known for her positive attitude and strong work ethic, Corporal Mallari approaches every shift with professionalism and enthusiasm. Over the past year, she has worked across three separate patrol shifts, earning the respect and appreciation of every sergeant and deputy she has worked alongside. Her leadership and energy consistently set a high standard and inspire those around her.

As a member of the Crisis Negotiations Team (CNT), Corporal Mallari has proven herself dependable and highly capable. She responded to every CNT callout over the past year, demonstrating composure, sound judgment, and effective communication in high-stress situations. Her ability to listen, assess complex circumstances, and clearly relay critical information up and down the chain of command has made her an invaluable member of the team.

In addition to her regular duties, Corporal Mallari volunteered to assist the Special Victims Unit during a period of overwhelming caseloads. She was one of a select group of deputies asked to take on additional child sex abuse investigations. Despite the demands of patrol work and supervisory responsibilities, she investigated ten child sex abuse and Karly’s Law cases over the past year. She frequently worked on her days off to support victims and their families, attend interviews, locate suspects, and participate in Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) meetings.

Corporal Mallari’s exceptional work ethic, leadership, and problem-solving abilities have made her an indispensable part of the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office. Her contributions this year — and throughout her career — exemplify the highest standards of law enforcement service, making her a deserving recipient of the OSSA Deputy of the Year award.

US Marshals Track Down, Arrest Local Child Exploitation Task Force Suspect (Photo) - 12/15/25

JCSO Case 23-4725

ALTURAS, Calif. – The United States Marshals Service led Pacific Northwest Violent Offender Task Force (PNVOTF) tracked down and arrested a wanted Central Point man hiding out in Alturas, California on November 25. The suspect had a felony warrant following a Southern Oregon Child Exploitation Team (SOCET) investigation into possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM).

U.S. Marshals arrested Larry Lynn James Sr., 64, of Central Point, Ore., for six counts of first-degree encouraging child sexual abuse, and four counts of second-degree encouraging child sexual abuse. James is lodged in the Jackson County Jail.

Investigations led the task force from Central Point to Klamath Falls, and finally to rural Alturas, Calif. U.S. Marshals spotted James’ vehicle and conducted a traffic stop where he was arrested without incident. Modoc County Sheriff’s Office assisted.

The arrest originated from a search warrant SOCET served December 7, 2023, at a residence in the 6500 block of Blackwell Road in rural Central Point. SOCET served the warrant after discovering numerous CSAM images were uploaded from the residence. SOCET was assisted by Jackson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) deputies and detectives, and Southern Oregon High Tech Crimes Task Force (SOHTCTF) investigators.

During the warrant, investigators seized digital devices which were forensically examined by SOHTCTF for further evidence of child exploitation. A tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children started the investigation, which led to subpoenas, followed by the search warrant at the residence, and the U.S. Marshals arrest.

PNVOTF includes personnel from the U.S. Marshals, JCSO, and Central Point Police Department. The task force specializes in locating and arresting fugitives wanted for offenses including, but not limited to, murder, assault, sex crimes, failure to register as a sex offender, firearm violations, and probation violations.

SOCET is a joint inter-agency task force that started in June of 2020 to combat child exploitation. The task force consists of investigators from JCSO, Medford Police Department, Oregon Department of Justice Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, and Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), as well as prosecutors from our local, state and federal law enforcement partners in Jackson and Josephine County. SOHTCTF is a joint inter-agency task force that consists of investigators from JCSO, HSI, and MPD. There is no further information available for release.

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Joint Task Force, Medford Police Arrests Suspect At Parole Office For Encouraging Child Sexual Abuse, Suspect Moved To Oregon Due To Sex Offender Laws (Photo) - 12/05/25

MPD Case 25-5748

MEDFORD, Ore. – The Southern Oregon Child Exploitation Team (SOCET) joint inter-agency task force and Medford Police Department (MPD) arrested a suspect Thursday, December 4 at the Jackson County Parole and Probation Office in Medford. The suspect, Brennan Alan Humes, 47, of Medford, is charged with 10 counts of second-degree encouraging child sexual abuse, and a parole violation for first-degree possession of materials depicting sexually explicit conduct of a child. He is lodged in the Jackson County Jail.

The arrest followed a search warrant served by SOCET after investigators discovered images of child exploitation had been uploaded from a residence in Medford. Detectives interviewed possible witnesses and involved parties, and continued their investigation. According to witness statements, the suspect moved to Oregon due to the sex offender laws.

SOCET, MPD, and Jackson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) detectives served the search warrant Thursday, May 8, at a residence in the 300 block of Golf View Drive. SOCET and MPD began the investigation after receiving a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children which led to subpoenas, followed by the search warrant at the residence. While investigators served the search warrant, Jackson County Parole and Probation assisted with the suspect interview.

The Southern Oregon High Tech Crimes Task Force (SOHTCTF) also assisted in the investigation. During the warrant, investigators seized digital devices which were forensically examined by SOHTCTF for further evidence of child exploitation. During their examination, SOHTCTF located numerous Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) images and videos on multiple devices.  

SOCET is a joint inter-agency task force that started in June of 2020 to combat child exploitation. The task force consists of investigators from JCSO, MPD, Oregon Department of Justice Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, and Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), as well as prosecutors from our local, state and federal law enforcement partners in Jackson and Josephine County. SOHTCTF is a joint inter-agency task force that consists of investigators from JCSO, HSI, and MPD. There is no further information available for release.

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