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La Grande honors Detective Garrett Jones and staff in all‑hands; building department singled out
Summary
At a city all‑staff meeting, officials praised Detective Garrett Jones for his work on a June 17 infant‑death investigation and recognized multiple employees and the building department for service and development support.
La Grande city leaders used a June all‑staff meeting to recognize employees and present a formal commendation for Detective Garrett Jones of the La Grande Police Department for his role in a recent criminal investigation.
A speaker read a commendation noting that Jones, already managing about 15 cases, prepared numerous search warrants and worked extended hours after being called to investigate the suspicious death of an infant on June 17, 2026. "The search warrants detective Jones prepared were instrumental to the investigation," the speaker said, adding the evidence gathered will play a vital role in uncovering the truth.
Leaders also recognized employees across departments. The moderator and colleagues highlighted Jennifer Fox for broad contributions, praised Moe from parks maintenance for irrigation and grounds work at Candy King Park, and thanked Danny Martins for helping public works projects and fiscal transformation efforts. The building department was recognized as a team for its role in permitting and community development.
Speakers emphasized that these awards reflect daily operations often overlooked by the public. City leaders said they will distribute certificates and downtown reward bucks to honorees within a week.
The meeting included additional updates and closed with reminders about upcoming town halls, roundtables and employee events. No formal disciplinary or investigatory details beyond the commendation text were released at the meeting.
