Armed Robbery Arrest Southern Oregon, April 2

On March 24th, 2018, Troopers from the Grants Pass Oregon State Police Office responded to a reported armed robbery which had just occurred at the New Hope Market in Josephine County.  Upon the troopers arrival, the suspects had left the area.  Detectives from the Oregon State Police Criminal Division responded and assumed the investigation.  While investigating the New Hope Market Robbery, Detectives learned about a similar Armed Robbery, which occurred on March 7th, 2018 at Levi’s Market in Josephine County.  Detectives incorporated the March 7th incident into their criminal investigation, which has been ongoing since that time. Additionally, Detectives learned of a Theft of cash from the Williams County Store, which was determined to be related to the other two robberies.  The subsequent investigation has resulted in the following: 18 year old Kenneth FRANKEL was arrested and lodged at the Josephine County Jail on March 27th on the following charges: Robbery 1st degree X 2; Theft 1st degree  X 3; Unlawful use/carry of a dangerous weapon; Unlawful use of stun gun, tear gas or mace.  18 year old Daniel ANDERSON was arrested and lodged at the Josephine County Jail on March 28th. Robbery 1st degree X 2; Theft 1st degree  X 3; Unlawful use/carry of a dangerous weapon; Unlawful use of stun gun, tear gas or mace. 18 year old Brendan SHAPIRO was arrested and lodged at the Josephine County Jail on March 29th. Robbery 1st degree X 2; Theft 1st degree X 2; Unlawful use/carry of a dangerous weapon; Unlawful use of stun gun, tear gas or mace. The Oregon State Police was assisted by the Josephine County Sheriff’s Office, The Grants Pass Department of Public Safety and Josephine County District Attorney’s Office. During the course of the investigation the Oregon State Police Criminal Division also received several investigative tips from alert citizens, which ultimately assisted in the identification and apprehension of the suspects.