Robbery/Shots Fired (Photo) - 08/25/23

INCIDENT DATE AND TIME: August 24, 2023 at 11:10AM

REPORTING DEPUTY: Detective Sergeant Henrich 

ARRESTED: Robert Linville, 32 years-old 

CHARGES: 1- Unlawful Use of a Weapon 

                    2- Felon in Possession of a Firearm

                    3- Menacing                                     

DETAILS:

On August 24, 2023, the Josephine County Sheriff's Office, in partnership with Oregon State Police, and Grants Pass Police Department, responded to a call for service in the 3000 block of Highland Avenue.  The call was reported as a robbery where shots were fired during an altercation.

When officers and deputies responded, they initially met with a victim/witness who had exited the property and called for help. While speaking to the victim/witness in a safe location, she reported that a male subject, later identified as Robert Linville, had fired a shotgun at a vehicle and was threatening to shoot another individual at the location along with threatening suicide. 

Deputies created a hasty plan to address the threat and a potential rescue if needed based on the rapidly evolving situation. When law enforcement arrived at the incident location, Robert Linville and others exited the residence.  They were all detained for officer safety until deputies could complete the investigation. 

Robert Linville was arrested and lodged in the Josephine County Jail for Unlawful Use of a Firearm, Felon in Possession of a Firearm and Menacing. 

At the time of this press release no further details are being released.