Drone Helps Locate Suspect in I-5 Incident Near Ashland

Drone helps locate suspect in I-5 incident near Ashland

A man suspected of firing a rifle at law enforcement officers along Interstate 5 was taken into custody early Friday morning after being located by a drone, authorities said.

Drone Assists in Arrest of Armed Suspect Following I-5 Shooting

Ashland, Oregon- A man who allegedly fired shots on Interstate 5 near Ashland early July 19 was safely taken into custody after law enforcement used a drone to locate him in a wooded area, authorities said. At approximately 5:19 a.m., officers from the Ashland Police Department, Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, and Oregon State Police responded to reports of a man discharging a firearm along the interstate. The suspect was later reported to have…