Sheriff authorized to auction seized items; county to continue DEA drug take‑back program

Sep 30, 2025

The board approved the sheriff's request to auction approximately 40 seized items and authorized participation in the DEA drug take‑back program (drop box). County staff explained how proceeds are distributed under Oregon law and that the federal program supplies drop boxes and pays for shipping.

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The Josephine County Board of Commissioners on Sept. 30 authorized the sheriff’s recommendation to auction seized property and approved participation in a federal drug take‑back program that supplies a drop box for the sheriff’s office lobby.

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