Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025, Local News

Southern Oregon law enforcement agencies are searching for an O’Brien man on a wide range of charges. Billy Dean Gregory, age 55, is wanted on outstanding warrants and faces multiple charges in connection with stolen vehicles and a high-speed pursuit Monday. He was last seen exchanging stolen vehicles in Talent, Ore. Anyone with any information is asked to contact the Josephine County Sheriff’s Office.

 Caltrans announced Monday it has completed work on U.S. Highway 199 between Hiouchi and Gasquet. Work started in August to fix slope and roadway issues that could have led to a landslide. Repairs included strengthening the ground under the road, improved drainage, upgraded guardrails and repainted pavement lines.

One person is dead and another seriously injured following a single-vehicle incident in Curry County north of Port Orford. Initial reports from Saturday found a pick-up truck and a cargo trailer off the side of Airport Road with the engine running for 90 minutes. Two subjects were in the vehicle unresponsive. C-P-R was started on 47-year-old Anthony Carlson. He did not survive. The passenger, Sandra Lewis, age 50, was reported in stable condition. According to the Curry County Sheriff’s Office, drug items were seized at the scene that tested positive for methamphetamine and fentanyl.