On November 5, 2024, following a long-term investigation, the Medford Area Drug and Gang Enforcement (MADGE) team made contact with several individuals and a vehicle in Ashland, Oregon. These individuals were suspected of trafficking methamphetamine from California into Southern Oregon. After executing a search warrant on the involved vehicle, MADGE seized approximately 20 pounds of methamphetamine.
Arrests Made:
- Gabriel Calderon, 42, of Madera, California
- Randall Banks, 62, of Sonora, California
Both men were lodged in the Jackson County Jail and face charges for Unlawful Delivery, Unlawful Manufacture, and Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine.
The MADGE team is a multi-jurisdictional narcotics task force focused on identifying, disrupting, and dismantling local, multi-state, and international drug trafficking organizations. Utilizing an intelligence-driven, multi-agency approach with prosecutorial support, MADGE operates in coordination with the Oregon-Idaho High-Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) program.
The Oregon-Idaho HIDTA program, sponsored by the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP), provides critical resources to multi-agency initiatives like MADGE to combat drug trafficking and enhance public safety. The MADGE team includes members from the Medford Police Department, Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, Eagle Point Police Department, the District Attorney’s Office, Parole and Probation, Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), and the FBI.
**Update MPD Case 24-17581 - 11/7/24 at 8am
On Wednesday, November 6, Medford Police arrested two 17-year-olds connected to a shooting on Sunday, October 27. The juvenile suspects reportedly entered a private event, were escorted out following a disturbance, and then one of them retrieved a handgun from their vehicle and fired at those who removed them. A 17-year-old and a 37-year-old security guard were struck and taken to a hospital, later released.
Detectives identified the suspects, both Josephine County residents, and arrested them in Grants Pass. One is believed to be the shooter, the other the driver. Both suspects have been lodged at he Jackson County Juvenile Detention Center on multiple charges of Assault in the First Degree, with the driver also facing charges of Hindering Prosecution.
Anyone with video of the incident is asked to contact Medford Police Detectives at 541-774-2230.
**Initial Release
On Sunday, October 27th, 2024 at approximately 2:53 a.m. Medford Police were dispatched to the report of a shooting in the 2600 block of Bullock Rd. Multiple agencies responded to assist. Upon arrival, it was determined the shooting occurred at a private event attended by approximately 80 people.
The unidentified suspects fired rounds towards the security guard, striking the security guard and a juvenile in attendance. Both were transported to local hospitals with non life-threatening injuries. The juvenile has since been treated and released.
This case is currently under investigation and further details will be released as they become available. MPD is asking anyone with information to contact Detective Dennis at 541-774-2242.
MPD case 24-17581
On Sunday, October 27th, 2024 at approximately 2:53 a.m. Medford Police were dispatched to the report of a shooting in the 2600 block of Bullock Rd. Multiple agencies responded to assist. Upon arrival, it was determined the shooting occurred at a private event attended by approximately 80 people.
The unidentified suspects fired rounds towards the security guard, striking the security guard and a juvenile in attendance. Both were transported to local hospitals with non life-threatening injuries. The juvenile has since been treated and released.
This case is currently under investigation and further details will be released as they become available. MPD is asking anyone with information to contact Detective Dennis at 541-774-2242.
MPD case 24-17581
On Sunday, October 27th, 2024 at approximately 2:53 a.m. Medford Police were dispatched to the report of a shooting in the 2600 block of Bullock Rd. Multiple agencies responded to assist. Upon arrival, it was determined the shooting occurred at a private event attended by approximately 80 people.
The unidentified suspects fired rounds towards the security guard, striking the security guard and a juvenile in attendance. Both were transported to local hospitals with non life-threatening injuries. The juvenile has since been treated and released.
This case is currently under investigation and further details will be released as they become available. MPD is asking anyone with information or video of the event to contact Detective Dennis at 541-774-2242.
MPD case 24-17581
On Sunday, October 27th, 2024 at approximately 2:53 a.m. Medford Police were dispatched to the report of a shooting in the 2600 block of Bullock Rd. Multiple agencies responded to assist. Upon arrival, it was determined the shooting occurred at a private event attended by approximately 80 people.
The unidentified suspects fired rounds towards the security guard, striking the security guard and a juvenile in attendance. Both were transported to local hospitals with non life-threatening injuries. The juvenile has since been treated and released.
This case is currently under investigation and further details will be released as they become available. MPD is asking anyone with information to contact Detective Dennis at 541-774-2242.
MPD case 24-17581