On January 17th of 2018, a local physician called the Medford Police Department to advise that he had become aware that unknown suspects were attempting to fraudulently fill prescriptions for pain medications at local pharmacies, using his name. Medford Police Officers began investigating these cases. On January 18th, starting at about 10:00 AM, Medford Police began receiving reports that the suspects in this case were being seen at pharmacies, by employees that were aware of the case. Officers began responding to these pharmacies, but the suspects had left prior to our arrival. At about 11:42AM, MPD received a report that the suspects were at the North Fred Meyer Pharmacy, attempting to pick up a fraudulent prescription. Officers responded and attempted to contact the two suspects in the parking lot.
Upon seeing the officers, the suspects fled in a red 2017 Hyundai passenger car with California plates, recklessly onto Hwy 62, northbound. Officers did not pursue the vehicle. The vehicle was spotted multiple times as it traveled out of the city and then eastbound onto Vilas Rd, where it was again spotted turning south onto N. Phoenix Rd. There were multiple attempts to utilize tire deflation devices on the vehicle, which were unsuccessful. Eventually, the suspect vehicle entered onto Interstate 5 in Phoenix and headed north on Interstate 5. A Jackson County Sheriff's deputy observed the vehicle exit I-5 at exit 30 onto Hwy 62, where it collided with a red 2010 Toyota Prius.
The two suspects fled from their vehicle and ran into the Rogue Regency Inn. A perimeter was set around the hotel and the suspects fled out the back of the hotel and were captured by officers after a short foot pursuit.
A portion of Hwy 62 was shut down briefly while the damaged vehicles were removed and the accident was investigated by the Medford Police Traffic Team. There were no injuries as a result of the motor vehicle crash.
The two suspects in this case are currently in custody and are being lodged at the Jackson County Jail.
Suspects:
#1- Perkins, Kenneth Anthony (18 years old)
Richmond, California
Charges: Tampering with Drug Records x3, Identity Theft x3, Elude (Vehicle), Reckless Driving, Fail to Perform Duties of a Driver (Hit and Run)
#2- Luna, Samuel Barreras Jr (21 years old)
Vacaville, California
Charges: Tampering with Drug Records x3, Identity Theft x3
Refer to Medford Police Case number 18-1137.