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Arrest Made In Embezzlement Investigation - 02/26/26

In October 2025, the Builder’s Association of Southern Oregon (BASO) contacted the Medford Police Department regarding a potential employee theft. Representatives reported that former CEO Bradley Bennington was believed to have embezzled a significant sum of money from the organization over a period of years.
MPD detectives were provided the findings of a financial forensic audit conducted on behalf of BASO. Detectives reviewed the audit and conducted an independent investigation, which included serving numerous subpoenas at multiple banking institutions.
Through the course of the investigation, detectives determined that approximately $100,000 had been embezzled. Based on the evidence gathered, detectives determined that criminal activity had occurred. The case was subsequently briefed with the Jackson County District Attorney’s Office.
On Thursday, February 26, 2026, MPD detectives contacted Bennington and lodged him at the Jackson County Jail on the following charges:
  • Aggravated Theft I (5 counts)
  • Theft I (2 counts)
  • Fraudulent Use of a Credit Card – Felony (3 counts)
  • Fraudulent Use of a Credit Card – Misdemeanor (4 counts)

Arrest Made In Embezzlement Investigation - 02/26/26

In October 2025, the Builder’s Association of Southern Oregon (BASO) contacted the Medford Police Department regarding a potential employee theft. Representatives reported that former CEO Bradley Bennington was believed to have embezzled a significant sum of money from the organization over a period of years.
MPD detectives were provided the findings of a financial forensic audit conducted on behalf of BASO. Detectives reviewed the audit and conducted an independent investigation, which included serving numerous subpoenas at multiple banking institutions.
Through the course of the investigation, detectives determined that approximately $100,000 had been embezzled. Based on the evidence gathered, detectives determined that criminal activity had occurred. The case was subsequently briefed with the Jackson County District Attorney’s Office.
On Thursday, February 26, 2026, MPD detectives contacted Bennington and lodged him at the Jackson County Jail on the following charges:
  • Aggravated Theft I (5 counts)
  • Theft I (2 counts)
  • Fraudulent Use of a Credit Card – Felony (3 counts)
  • Fraudulent Use of a Credit Card – Misdemeanor (4 counts)