The Josephine County Sheriff’s Office received and responded to a 911 hang up call Saturday, March 12th, on Pyle Drive in Grants Pass. Upon arrival, deputies located multiple victims tied up, with others fleeing on foot through the wooded area.
During the investigation, deputies found that approximately eight armed Hispanic males, wearing clothing that resembled law enforcement, attempted to take hundreds of pounds of marijuana from the location.
While law enforcement searched the area, Alan Lopez, matching the description given to deputies, was located a short distance from the location attempting to hide from law enforcement. Also, some of the items described were located throughout the wooded area. Those items being a ballistic vest, DEA hat, fake badges, and firearms.
Individuals residing in the area of Pyle Drive are encouraged to keep an eye out for items that appear out of place that may be related to this case. Do not touch or move the items if located, call the Josephine County Sheriff’s Office immediately.
20 year old Alan Lopez was arrested and lodged in the Josephine County Jail for Robbery I, Kidnapping II, and Impersonating a Peace Officer.
The investigation is ongoing, and no further details are being released at this time.
