Explosion Rocks Ashland Street, Leading to Arrest of Local Man

Ashland man appears in court after car explosion

A 32-year-old Ashland man accused of setting off an explosive device inside a parked car appeared in court Wednesday afternoon, where a judge set bail at $500,000.

Explosion rocks Ashland street, leading to arrest of local man

A 32-year-old man was arrested Wednesday and accused of setting off an explosive device in Ashland, authorities said.Michael Scott Beugli, of Ashland, faces charges including arson, unlawful possession of a destructive device, criminal mischief and reckless endangering.

Ashland man arrested after targeted vehicle explosion

ASHLAND, Ore. – A 32-year-old Ashland man is behind bars after police say he detonated an explosive device inside a parked vehicle early Wednesday morning in what authorities confirmed was a targeted attack. Michael Scott Beugli was quickly located at a residence on Fork Street and booked into the Jackson County Jail on multiple charges, […]

Suspect Arrested After Explosive Device Detonated in Ashland

ASHLAND, Ore. (Mar. 25, 2026) — A pre-dawn explosion in an Ashland neighborhood Wednesday led to the arrest of a 32-year-old man on multiple felony charges, authorities said. At about 4:43 a.m. on March 25, officers with the Ashland Police Department, along with Ashland Fire & Rescue and the Talent Police Department, responded to the 300 block of Morton Street after reports of a loud explosion. Investigators determined that an explosive device h…