The Josephine County Sheriff’s Office announced on March 23 that three individuals with outstanding felony warrants were arrested following a series of vehicle pursuits and coordinated law enforcement efforts earlier in the month.
The arrests highlight ongoing efforts by local authorities to address public safety concerns related to individuals wanted for serious offenses. According to the official website, the Josephine County Sheriff’s Office works to improve community safety through professional problem-solving and service according to the official website.
According to Corporal Porter, deputies first attempted a traffic stop near O’Brien on March 12, identifying James Patterson (39) as the driver and Breanna Vineyard (29) as his passenger. Both had active felony warrants. The vehicle fled from deputies, leading them onto a Forest Service Road where Vineyard exited and ran into nearby woods while Patterson continued driving before also fleeing on foot. Despite assistance from Oregon State Police Air Patrol and K-9 Yana, Patterson was not located at that time.
A second attempt was made on March 17 when deputies again tried to stop a vehicle driven by Patterson with Vineyard as passenger. The pursuit was terminated for public safety reasons after entering California’s Smith River Canyon at high speed.
On March 20, acting on new information about their location, deputies set up a perimeter with help from Parole and Probation officers and K-9 Yana. Both suspects complied with commands and were taken into custody without incident at approximately 11:38 AM. A third individual, Aaron Geiger (54), was also arrested at the scene for an outstanding felony warrant. All three were lodged in Josephine County Jail for their warrants along with additional charges stemming from previous incidents.
The Josephine County Sheriff’s Office focuses on delivering high-quality service and collaborating with the community to address shared challenges according to its official website. The agency emphasizes professionalism, accountability, and providing resources for residents reporting non-urgent matters as stated by the Sheriff’s Office.
