Man Menacing People with Weapon Arrested

On Wednesday, December 16th, the Grants Pass Police received a 911 call at approximately 11:00am from employees at Motel 6 in Grants Pass regarding a man with a firearm at the location yelling at people.

Officers quickly arrived on the scene and contacted the male subject,  identified as 26 year old Tyler J. Crist, outside a motel room where he was taken into custody without incident.

Before Detectives from the Grants Pass Police responded to lead the investigation, Officers learned that Mr. Crist was staying at the Motel 6.    The investigation is on-going, and Mr. Crist has been lodged in the Josephine County Jail on the charges of Menacing and Disorderly Conduct.