Felony Elude Arrest - 05/26/26
INCIDENT: 26-14226
INCIDENT DATE / TIME: May 24th, 2026 at 12:03am
REPORTING DEPUTY: Lieutenant Jim Geiger
ARRESTED: Job Christopher McGhee 39 years-old
CHARGES: • Attempt to Elude Police (Felony)
• Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants (DUII)
• Driving While Suspended – Misdemeanor (DWS-M)
DETAILS: On May 24, 2026, at 12:03am, Josephine County Sheriff’s Office Deputies observed a tan GMC Suburban traveling westbound on Merlin Road at speeds estimated around 100 mph.
Deputies activated their emergency lights and siren, at which point the vehicle accelerated and attempted to elude law enforcement. The vehicle turned onto Merlin Avenue, failed to stop at a stop sign, and continued onto Pleasant Valley Road where a pursuit was initiated.
The vehicle continued fleeing northbound on Pleasant Valley Road at lower speeds before ultimately yielding in the 1100 block of Pleasant Valley Road.
A felony stop was conducted and the driver, identified as Job McGhee, was taken into custody without incident. During the investigation, deputies located a loaded semi-automatic shotgun in the front passenger seat of the vehicle. Deputies also determined the driver was intoxicated at the time of the incident.
McGhee was transported to the Josephine County Jail and lodged on the above listed charges.