February 26, 2025 10:20 a.m.

A Myrtle Creek man was jailed for a reported assault incident on Tuesday night.

A Douglas County Sheriff’s Office report said at 8:15 p.m. a victim reported a disturbance between himself and 35-year-old Jared Garren, in the 7000 block of Dole Road. Garren reportedly struck and shoved the victim into a wall and a window, causing an injury. The suspect also allegedly shoved the victim to the ground and choked him around the neck, until the victim passed out.

Garren denied any physical altercation, despite the blood on his hands and clothes and inside the residence. He was taken into custody without incident. The man was charged with 4th-degree assault, strangulation and menacing. Garren was detained without bail.