Medford Woman Arrested After Chase Ends on East Barnett Road; Passenger Also Charged

Medford woman arrested after chase ends on East Barnett Road; passenger also charged

Jackson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) deputies and Medford Police Department (MPD) officers arrested a suspect Thursday after she attempted to elude during a t

Suspects Arrested in South Medford After Vehicle Pursuit

Medford, Oregon- A Medford-area transient was arrested Thursday afternoon after attempting to elude law enforcement during a vehicle pursuit that reached speeds of 60 miles per hour and endangered multiple lives, according to the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office. Whittney Ann Word, 32, was taken into custody following a pursuit that began around 1:04 p.m. near the intersection of 10th Street and Fir Street in Medford. A Jackson County Sheriff’s O…