January 27, 2023 1:50 p.m. 

The victim from a Tuesday night assault remains in critical condition, and Grants Pass Police are now offering a reward for information as they are trying to find 36-year old Benjamin Foster, the suspect in the case.

Thursday evening, GPPD, with assistance from the Oregon State Police SWAT Team, the Josephine County Sheriff’s Office and Federal partners, served a search warrant in the 1300 block of Sunny Valley Loop in Wolf Creek in an effort to arrest Foster on attempted murder charges. Lieutenant Jeff Hattersley said following a lengthy effort, Foster evaded capture and likely received assistance in fleeing the area. Hattersley said numerous items of evidence, including Foster’s 2008 Nissan Sentra, were seized during the search.

Hattersley told News Radio 93-9 FM and 1240 KQEN that the location where the search warrant was served is in the same general area where the suspect lives, but was not on property owned by his family.

68-year old Tina Jones of Wolf Creek was arrested during the search, and charged with hindering prosecution. She was taken to the Josephine County Jail.

Hattersley said the investigation revealed that the suspect is actively using dating apps to contact unsuspecting individuals, who may be lured into assisting with the suspect’s escape or potentially as additional victims. Hattersley said the GPPD wants the community to be extra safe while this predator is still at large. He said anyone who assists Foster with his escape will face potential prosecution.

GPPD has established a tip line and is offering a $2,500 reward for information leading to the arrest and prosecution of Foster. That tip line is 541-237-5607. Hattersley said residents should not approach Foster, who he describes as “an extremely dangerous suspect”. Rather, anyone who sees him, should call 911 immediately.

Foster’s picture is posted with this story at www.541radio.com.