Armed and Dangerous Suspect Flees Law Enforcement, Canine Team Tracks, Finds Loaded Pistol, Suspect At Large (Photo)

JCSO Case 22-0010

On Saturday, JCSO Deputies attempted to stop a vehicle in south Medford. The vehicle fled in a reckless manner and JCSO initiated a vehicle pursuit. The driver fled thru Jacksonville and continued to the Applegate Lake area. The driver, later identified as Anthony Minneci, fled into the lake area on foot. 

JCSO conducted a K9 track in an attempt to apprehend Minneci. Several items of interest were located, including a loaded pistol which appeared to have been dropped by the suspect. Minneci was not located that evening and his whereabouts are currently unknown. 

Anthony Minneci, 33, of Medford is considered armed and dangerous and has been involved in numerous vehicle pursuits recently. Several prior convictions include felon in possession of restricted weapons and firearms, as well as assault. The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office has Probable Cause to arrest Minneci in connection with this case. If you know his whereabouts, please contact JCSO and DO NOT APPROACH OR ATTEMPT TO APPREHEND HIM. Minneci may still be armed and has active warrants for his arrest. If located, please call Dispatch at (541) 776-7206 and reference JCSO case #22-0010.