Crime & Safety Report for 1040 Wards Creek Rd, Rogue River, OR 97537

Weapons

07/16/2026 08:22 PM

Rogue River Hwy, Grants Pass, OR 97527

As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller reported being at a residence near Rogue River Highway with his grandparents. He told dispatch he had access to a machete but said he was securing it. The caller later clarified that he was at a nearby house just south of the originally reported location.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 08:16 PM

Rogue River Hwy, Grants Pass, OR 97527

As discussed during the dispatch call, a man near Rogue River Highway wrapped a strap around his calf in an apparent self-harm attempt. He was alone in a van and reported depression but said it was not a suicide attempt. Medical responders arrived on scene.

Traffic

07/14/2026 10:42 PM

I-5, Gold Hill, OR

As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a semi truck in the Gold Hill area with chains dragging while traveling on the freeway near exit 40. The truck reportedly took the off-ramp, but it is unclear whether it stopped, and there is no vehicle description available.

Traffic

07/14/2026 10:41 PM

I-5, Gold Hill, OR

As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a semi truck possibly dragging chains on the freeway near the southbound off-ramp by exit 40 in the Gold Hill area. The caller was no longer on scene and no vehicle description was available, so it is unknown if the truck stopped.

Weapons

07/12/2026 09:28 PM

Sardine Creek Rd, Gold Hill, OR 97525

As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a man who had previously trespassed returning near Sardine Creek Road and allegedly pointing a knife at the reporting party’s friend during a confrontation. The man, described as on foot and possibly carrying brass knuckles, reportedly left the area toward a nearby cemetery on Second Avenue while the reporting party and friend stayed at the scene. Deputies detained a person in connection with the incident.