Pursuit/Officer Involved Shooting-Josephine County (Photo)

On October 18th, 2017, at approximately 10:57 AM, a Josephine County Sheriff's Office Deputy who was accompanied by a Douglas County Sheriff's Office Detective, were in the Wolf Creek area when they attempted to stop a vehicle believed to be stolen out of Douglas County.

The vehicle, a Ford F450 pick-up, failed to yield and a short pursuit ensued. At some point during the pursuit, the vehicle became disabled and the driver, identified as 43 year old Judd Amin Sansaver, of Wolf Creek, brandished a weapon, resulting in an officer involved shooting. Sansaver was subsequently apprehended after a short struggle. Neither the deputies nor the suspect were injured.

Sansaver was lodged at the Josephine County Jail on the following charges:

-Unlawful use of a Weapon
-Resisting Arrest
-Unlawful use of a Motor Vehicle
-Felon in Possession of a Firearm
-Attempt to Elude with a Motor Vehicle

Additionally, Sansaver had a felony warrant out of Jackson County for a parole violation.

Detectives from the Oregon State Police Major Crimes Section in Central Point and the Josephine County District Attorney's office are continuing the investigation into the shooting.

All further media requests should be referred to the Josephine District Attorney's office.