Uncategorized
MPD has arrested a suspect in the murder of Aaron Mather, whose body was discovered on the Bear Creek Greenway near Railroad Park last week
Medford, OR – According to the police officials, investigators developed 43-year-old Richard Kemo John Hall as a person of interest in Mather’s death during the course of the homicide investigation.
The investigators learned that Hall may have been camping in the area where Mather’s body was found.
According to the police officials, the suspect was walking on foot along the Greenway north of Railroad Park shortly before 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday. He tried to run away, but officers caught up with him after a short chase on foot.
They arrested him on an outstanding warrant for Failure to Appear on an original Trespassing charge while continuing the murder investigation. He was interviewed the same day, and lodged in jail on the warrant.
He was charged with Murder and Abuse of a Corpse in the Second Degree on the evening of April 1. He is being held in the Jackson County Jail without bail.
-
Eugene3 days agoOregon Gov. Kotek draws response from opponent as Republican candidate claims the governor “declined to participate in debate” while accusing her of avoiding a live audience
-
Eugene3 days agoSen. Merkley responds to Supreme Court ruling, warns “it’s just plain scary” after three justices express support for administration’s position on new USPS restrictions for mail-in ballots
-
Oregon3 days agoOregon Sen. Wyden accuses President Trump of giving away public lands, claims “so his billionaire buddies can build more data centers that steal your water and drive up energy prices”
-
Eugene3 days agoWoman arrested after police say she sat in the middle of the road and attempted to roll in front of a moving vehicle in Eugene
-
Eugene3 days agoEugene police arrest 47-year-old man months after hit-and-run seriously injured bicyclist, truck owner allegedly reported vehicle stolen to police
-
Eugene3 days ago34-year-old man charged with assault after two people struck in head with sharpened sticks on Highway 99N
-
Eugene3 days agoStructure fire breaks out in Eugene multi-unit residence as crews find flames in first-floor kitchen
