UPDATE: LOCATED -- Missing Person: Desiree Wytcherley (Photo)
- 07/09/26
7/9/2026 UPDATE: Desiree has been located safely.
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Date of Report: 7/3/26
Case #: 26-18307
Name: Desiree Wytcherley
Sex: Female
Age: 40
Height: 5'11"
Weight:145
Hair: Brown
Eyes: Blue
Information: On July 3, 2026 we received a report that Desiree Wytcherley was last seen on June 11, 2026 in the Wilderville area. Desiree is known to frequent the Wilderville Store and surrounding Redwood Highway areas.
If you have any information regarding the whereabouts of Desiree, please call the Josephine County Sheriff’s Office 541-474-5123.
UPDATE: LOCATED -- Missing Person: Desiree Wytcherley (Photo)
- 07/09/26
7/9/2026 UPDATE: Desiree has been located safely.
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Date of Report: 7/3/26
Case #: 26-18307
Name: Desiree Wytcherley
Sex: Female
Age: 40
Height: 5'11"
Weight:145
Hair: Brown
Eyes: Blue
Information: On July 3, 2026 we received a report that Desiree Wytcherley was last seen on June 11, 2026 in the Wilderville area. Desiree is known to frequent the Wilderville Store and surrounding Redwood Highway areas.
If you have any information regarding the whereabouts of Desiree, please call the Josephine County Sheriff’s Office 541-474-5123.
Homicide: Upper Deer Creek Road (Photo)
- 06/29/26
RELEASE DATE: June 29, 2026
INCIDENT: Homicide
CASE: 26-17713
INCIDENT DATE: June 27, 2026
REPORTING DEPUTY: Detective Sergeant Henrich
VICTIM: Veronica Marie Gray, 57 years old
ARRESTED: Monty Ryan Breedlove, 42 years old
CHARGES: 1- Manslaughter First Degree
2- Felon in Possession of a Firearm
DETAILS:
On June 27, 2026, the Josephine County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 report regarding a gunshot wound to a female located in the Deer Creek Road area in Selma. The reporting party had poor cell service and ultimately lost signal. The exact location was not given and the caller left the scene and called from another location. Attempts were made to re-contact the caller, however, they were unsuccessful. Deputies and Troopers with the Oregon State Police continued searching for the wounded individual but were unable to find her.
On June 28, 2026, Detectives with the Josephine County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Unit and Oregon State Police began an investigation into the incident. A Sheriff’s Office BLM Deputy, assisted by two BLM Rangers, resumed searching for and located a deceased female, Veronica Gray, in a remote area of Upper Deer Creek Road. During the initial investigation, Detectives conducted multiple interviews and identified Monty Breedlove as the primary suspect.
Breedlove was taken into custody and lodged at the Josephine County Jail for Manslaughter in the First Degree and Felon in Possession of a Firearm.
Next of kin has been notified. At the time of this press release, no further details are being released.
Homicide: Upper Deer Creek Road (Photo)
- 06/29/26
RELEASE DATE: June 29, 2026
INCIDENT: Homicide
CASE: 26-17713
INCIDENT DATE: June 27, 2026
REPORTING DEPUTY: Detective Sergeant Henrich
VICTIM: Veronica Marie Gray, 57 years old
ARRESTED: Monty Ryan Breedlove, 42 years old
CHARGES: 1- Manslaughter First Degree
2- Felon in Possession of a Firearm
DETAILS:
On June 27, 2026, the Josephine County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 report regarding a gunshot wound to a female located in the Deer Creek Road area in Selma. The reporting party had poor cell service and ultimately lost signal. The exact location was not given and the caller left the scene and called from another location. Attempts were made to re-contact the caller, however, they were unsuccessful. Deputies and Troopers with the Oregon State Police continued searching for the wounded individual but were unable to find her.
On June 28, 2026, Detectives with the Josephine County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Unit and Oregon State Police began an investigation into the incident. A Sheriff’s Office BLM Deputy, assisted by two BLM Rangers, resumed searching for and located a deceased female, Veronica Gray, in a remote area of Upper Deer Creek Road. During the initial investigation, Detectives conducted multiple interviews and identified Monty Breedlove as the primary suspect.
Breedlove was taken into custody and lodged at the Josephine County Jail for Manslaughter in the First Degree and Felon in Possession of a Firearm.
Next of kin has been notified. At the time of this press release, no further details are being released.
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.
