Grants Pass Police are warning the public to be on the lookout for Benjamin Obadiah Foster, a 36-year-old man accused of attempted murder, kidnapping and assault. He is believed to be using dating apps to find potential victims or manipulate them into helping him escape, and has a history of holding women captive. The police are asking for the public's help in locating Foster and to report any suspicious activity.
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Authorities in southwestern Oregon are warning that Benjamin Obadiah Foster, a 36-year-old man with a history of violence, is actively using online dating applications to evade capture and potentially find new victims. He is wanted in connection to a kidnapping and severe beating of a woman, and is considered to be armed and dangerous. Anyone who sees him is urged to call 911 immediately.
Rose Wakefield, a 63-year-old Oregon woman, was awarded $1 million in damages by a jury after they found she was discriminated against by a gas station employee. The incident occurred when Wakefield stopped for gas at the store and the employee, Nigel Powers, told her, “I don’t serve Black people.” The jury’s award included punitive damages of $550,000 and sends a strong message that discrimination of any kind will not be tolerated. The verdict is a victory for Wakefield and a reminder that everyone deserves to be treated with respect and dignity.
Police in Grants Pass, Oregon are searching for Benjamin Obadiah Foster, a 36 year-old white male wanted in connection with an attempted murder, kidnapping, and assault. Foster was convicted in Nevada two years ago for keeping another woman in captivity, and Grants Pass Police Chief Warren Hensman expressed his concern that Foster is wanted in an attempted murder instead of still being behind bars. The public is asked to contact the Grants Pass Police Department if they have any information.
Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., and her husband were struck by a car while crossing a street in Portland on Friday night. Bonamici was treated for a concussion and laceration to her head, while her husband was treated for minor injuries. She is expected to make a full recovery, but will be unable to attend public events while she heals.
California is bracing for a powerful storm system that is set to bring heavy downpours, hurricane-force winds, flooding, and mudslides to the state. Governor Gavin…
California is bracing for a major storm system that is expected to bring heavy rain, snow, and flooding across a wide swath of the state…