Medford Police Arrest Suspect In Road Rage Incident Involving Gunfire
-01/21/25
On Thursday, January 16, at about 8:30pm, Medford Police Department officers responded to the 2100 block of Crater Lake Avenue following reports of a road rage incident involving a handgun. The victims reported that a man had threatened them with a firearm before leaving the area. Officers obtained detailed statements and began searching for the suspect.
Approximately 30 minutes later, the victim contacted police again to report that the same individual had returned. Following a verbal exchange, the suspect fired a gun from his vehicle as he left the scene. The victim was able to provide a vehicle description and a photo of the license plate. Officers confirmed that no one was injured in the incident.
Through their investigation, officers identified the suspect as Brandon Blackwell, 34, of Medford, who was determined to be a convicted felon. Around 10am Friday morning, January 17, officers located Blackwell at a property on Gilman Road in Medford. After surrounding the location and making announcements, Blackwell exited the building and was taken into custody without incident.
Blackwell was lodged at the Jackson County Jail on charges of Menacing, Unlawful Use of a Weapon, and Felon in Possession of a Firearm. The firearm believed to have been used in the incident was recovered and seized.
This case will be prosecuted by the Jackson County District Attorney’s Office. For reference, the case number is MPD 25-905.
Attempted Murder Press Release MPD 24-20879
-12/27/24
12/27/2024
On December 26, 2024, at approximately 5:59 PM, MPD patrol officers responded to the 1000 block of Beatty Street in Medford for a report of a stabbing. When officers arrived, the male victim was slumped down on the front porch and found to be suffering from several large lacerations to his head, neck, and arms. There was a large amount of blood on the scene and officers provided aid to control the bleeding. Medford Fire personnel arrived a short time later along with Mercy Flights personnel who took over providing emergency medical aid. The victim was quickly transported to a local hospital where he was rushed into surgery.
The victim’s female roommate witnessed the attack and informed patrol officers the suspect was known to her and the victim, as Marzelle. The female advised Marzelle had entered their residence unannounced, grabbed a sword from a wall display inside their home and attacked the male victim unprovoked. The suspect then attempted to attack her with the sword, but she was able to run to a separate room while the suspect fled the residence.
A description of the suspect and his clothing was provided to additional patrol officers who began searching the area. At this time Medford Fire personnel reported seeing a subject matching the suspect description in the area Jackson and Biddle. When officers arrived in the area additional information was provided by citizens and the suspect was ultimately located at Riverside and 10th Street where he was taken into custody without incident.
MPD Detectives responded and took over the investigation. The suspect was interviewed and admitted to the attack with the intent to kill the victim. The suspect advised this was due to the victim telling him he was no longer welcome at the victim’s residence a few days prior.
The victim is currently in stable condition at the hospital in ICU.
The suspect was lodged at the Jackson County Jail on the following charges:
- Attempted Murder
- Assault 1
- Burglary 1
- Attempted Assault 1
Suspect:
Marzelle Omari Tyree Culver – 24 yrs.
Medford P.D. Case 24-20879
Lieutenant Don Lane
541-774-2292