Monument Drive Robbery - 02/17/26

RELEASE DATE: 2/17/2026

INCIDENT: Robbery

CASE: 26-4363

INCIDENT DATE / TIME: 2/14/26 1:15am

REPORTING DEPUTY: Corporal Fonbuena

ARRESTED: Ordee Martin, Manuel Martinez, and Kevin Rhodes

CHARGES: Robbery I, Criminal Conspiracy, Theft I, Robbery Warrants

DETAILS: On 2/14/26 at 1:15am, 911 received a report of an armed robbery that occurred at the Lil Pantry parking lot on Monument Drive. The victim stated he was robbed at gunpoint by two subjects.  They stole his shoes, pants and wallet. The subjects hit the victim on the head with the weapon and then fled the scene southbound on I-5. Deputies arrived on scene and contacted the victim where he was interviewed and then transported to an area hospital by AMR.

The suspect vehicle was located by Deputies as it exited the southbound 55 exit then got back on the onramp continuing southbound on I-5. A high-risk vehicle stop was conducted just south of the Rogue River exit. Three male occupants were ordered out of the vehicle and were detained without incident.

After interviewing the three occupants, it was confirmed they were the suspects of the robbery. They were identified as Ordee Martin, Manuel Martinez, and Kevin Rhodes. A search of the vehicle was conducted, and a large amount of cash was found in the back seat.

Martin was arrested for Robbery I and Conspiracy to Commit Robbery I.  Martinez was arrested for Robbery I, Conspiracy to Commit Robbery I along with two outstanding Felony Warrants for Robbery I out of California.  Rhodes was arrested for Conspiracy to Commit Robbery I.  All three were lodged in the Josephine County Adult Jail.

No further information is being released at this time.  

Missing Person: Vaughn, Gabriel J (Photo) - 02/16/26

Case: 26-4536

Date of Report: February 16, 2026

Name: Gabriel, Vaughn

Age: 25

Sex: Male

Race: Caucasian

Height: 5'10"

Weight: 160

Hair: Blonde

Eyes: Brown

Information: 
Gabriel Vaughn was last seen around 4:15pm on Monday, 2/16/26 during a rafting trip near Greenwall Rapids on the Illinois River. He was wearing a blue dry suit with a helmet and a life jacket. He left his group to go hiking in the woods with plans to hike out from the location towards the Chetco drainage.  

At this time, the US Coast Guard does not have the ability to fly a helicopter due to weather. Search and Rescue has also been notified of the incident and further investigation will continue.   

Please contact the Josephine County Sheriff's Office with any information.  541-474-5123

Warrant Arrest With Felony Elude - 02/03/26

INCIDENT: Vehicle Pursuit

INCIDENT DATE / TIME: February 3rd, 2026, at 3:29 am.

REPORTING DEPUTY: Corporal Jonathan Hart

ARRESTEE: Moore, Gavin 33 years old

CHARGES: Attempting to Elude (Felony), Reckless Driving, Warrant - DCS Meth                

DETAILS: On February 3^rd, 2026, at 3:29 am, Deputies with the Josephine County Sheriff’s Office initiated a traffic stop near the intersection of Highway 199 and Lone Mountain Road on a red GMC Sonoma pickup. The truck was not displaying a front license plate, and the rear license plate was partially obscured.  

The driver, identified as Gavin Moore, was found to have a felony warrant for Distribution of a Controlled Substance (methamphetamine). When Moore was told he was under arrest and to turn off the truck, he sped off and attempted to elude Deputies out Lone Mountain Road.

Moore continued to flee on gravel roads until he slid off the roadway. He initially placed his hands out the windows to give up, but then backed his truck towards Deputy vehicles until his truck slid sideways and again got stuck in the ditch.

Moore subsequently complied with commands and exited the truck where he was taken into custody without further incident. Moore was lodged at the Josephine County Jail for Attempting to Elude (felony), Reckless Driving and on his warrant for Distribution of a Controlled Substance.

A-1 Market Robbery - 02/02/26

INCIDENT: Robbery 

CASE NUMBER: 26-3068

INCIDENT DATE & TIME: 02/01/2026 2:05 PM

REPORTING DEPUTY: Corporal Schreiber

SUSPECT: White male, approximately 40-50 years old, with grey hair who was last seen wearing a red hat, blue sweatshirt and blue jeans.  

CHARGES: Robbery I, Theft III, Unlawful Use of a Weapon and Menacing

DETAILS:

On Sunday, February 1, 2026, at approximately 2:05pm, Deputies from the Josephine County Sheriff’s Office and Troopers from the Oregon State Police responded to the A-1 Market, located at 4203 Upper River Road, for a reported robbery. It was reported that an unknown male entered the store and grabbed several items off the shelves. The same male was in the store approximately one hour earlier with no money. The store clerk attempted to stop the male from leaving with the items when the suspect displayed a knife and held it to another customer that was inside of the store. The store employee feared for their life and opened the door, allowing the suspect to leave. No one was injured during these events. The suspect was last seen fleeing on Upper River Road. The area was searched but the male was not located.  This case is still under investigation.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call the Sheriff’s Office at 541-474-5123.

Missing Person: Potter, David (Photo) - 01/30/26

1/30/26 4:15pm UPDATE: David has been located safely.

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Case: 26-2839

Date of Report: 01/30/2026

Name: David Wendell Potter

Age: 68

Race: White

Sex: Male

Height: 5'11"

Weight: 200lbs.

Hair: Grey

Eyes: Blue

Information: David was reported missing on January 30, 2026 around 9am. David was last seen on January 29th, 2026 at 1:30pm walking south on Monument Drive in Merlin. David was last seen wearing a blue checkered sweater, blue pants, black shoes, and a black hat, same as the picture on the left.  He also currently has a long beard.

Please contact Josephine County Sheriff's Office at 541-474-5123 with any information.

UPDATE: LOCATED -- Missing Person / Runaway Diard, Kaleb (Photo) - 01/29/26

1/29/26 1:15pm UPDATE: Kaleb has been located safely.

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Missing Person/Runaway

Case: 26-2717

Name: Kaleb Paul Diard

Age: 14

Sex: Male

Race: White

Hair: Brown

Eyes: Hazel

Height: 4'8"

Weight: 105

Information: On 01/28/2026, around 10:00pm, Kaleb was reported as a runaway. Kaleb was last seen leaving his residence in Cave Junction on a silver razor scooter wearing a green and tan flannel jacket, dark cargo pants and black boots. Kaleb is known to frequent Jubilee Park as well as the gas station markets in Cave Junction.  

Please call Josephine County Sheriff's Office with any information at 541-474-5123.

Search And Rescue Academy - 01/22/26

2026 Josephine County Search & Rescue Academy

REPORTING DEPUTY: M. Valdez

DETAILS: The Josephine County Sheriff’s Office Search & Rescue Division will be hosting its annual academy to train new SAR volunteers. The academy, held at 250 Tech Way, Grants Pass, OR, covers Basic Survival Skills, First Aid/CPR, Land Navigation, and more. Completion qualifies attendees as SAR volunteers.

COST: $55. Additional requirements include a background check, criminal history check, and personal equipment purchase.

The Academy runs Tuesday and Thursday evenings (6-9 PM), Saturdays (8 AM-5 PM) from February 17 to March 15.

For registration and details, click here.

Application deadline: February 13, 2026.

Questions? Email sar@josephinecounty.gov