JoCo gets meth cash
A grant of $40,840 to battle the methamphetamine scourge in Josephine County has been received, said Sheriff Gil Gilbertson.
Based on a 2005 report, the Josephine County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) during 2004 seized 25 meth labs. Officers also yanked out 7,891 marijuana plants, and nearly 200,000 grams of other illegal drugs.
Overall, the haul has a street value of $19.4 million.
Regarding the continuing fight against meth, Gilbertson said, “It has become one of the most serious issues facing families, neighborhoods and law enforcement.
“The addiction, associated crime and violence have become an epidemic,” the sheriff said.
“The intent of the grant is to help reduce the manufacture and distribution of meth,” he added. “We will procure some equipment and use overtime hours to assist in combating this epidemic.”
The one-time grant is from the Oregon Emergency Board Meth Enforcement Grant Program. A total $400,000 was granted to 11 agencies. Only Tillamook County Sheriff’s Office, which received $50,159, received a higher amount than JCSO.
Other nearby agencies receiving funds include Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, Medford Police Dept., and Douglas County Sheriff’s Office.
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