UPDATE; LOCATED -Missing Person: Gehrke, Reif (Photo) - 03/21/26

UPDATE: Reif has been located safely. 

CASE: 26-7717

NAME: Reif Gehrke

AGE: 37

SEX: Male

RACE: Caucasian

HEIGHT: 6'0"

WEIGHT: 160

HAIR: Red

EYES: Blue

INFORMATION: On March 20, 2026, Reif Gehrke was last seen at the Murphy Bridge on Williams Highway at approximately 9:00am. Reif was dropped off with his black and green pontoon boat to fish the Applegate River wearing green waders, green tennis shoes, light green sweatshirt, black hat, and sunglasses. Reif was expected to make a phone call when finished with his trip, but never did. If you have any information regarding the whereabouts of Reif or Reif’s pontoon boat, please call the Josephine County Sheriff’s Office.

Please call the Josephine County Sheriff's Office with any information. 541-474-5131