Southern Oregon sweep puts 22 domestic violence offenders in jail
By Kaleb Clark
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Medford, OREGON (KDRV) — Law enforcement agencies across Southern Oregon arrested 22 people and cleared 28 warrants last week during a national family violence warrant sweep.
According to the Medford Police Department, the operation brought together 27 law enforcement personnel from MPD Patrol, Criminal Investigations Division, Jackson County Sheriff Oregon’s Parole and Probation and advocates from Community Works. The sweep was part of ongoing efforts to hold offenders accountable and support victims of domestic violence.
The operation cleared 16 open or probable cause cases. Four victims connected with support services during the sweep.
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, an opportunity to raise awareness, support survivors and highlight resources available to those experiencing abuse. MPD says holding offenders accountable is an important part of ongoing work, but connecting victims with support and resources is equally important.
Help is available for anyone experiencing domestic violence. Community Works operates a 24-hour helpline at 541-779-4357, and the National Domestic Violence Hotline can be reached at 800-799-7233 or by texting START to 88788.
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