𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗱 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗻𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗹 𝗡𝗲𝗴𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗖𝗮𝘀𝗲

Medford Police Department 

On Thursday afternoon, the Medford Police Department, in coordination with Jackson County Mental Health and the Mobile Crisis Team, responded to a residence in the 1800 block of Roxy Ann Place to conduct a welfare check.

Upon arrival, officers were unable to make contact with the resident and observed a deceased cat in plain view within the residence. Based on those observations and information gathered during the initial investigation, a search warrant was obtained. Officers later located and contacted the resident prior to the execution of the warrant, which was subsequently served at the property.

As the investigation developed, the Medford Police Livability Team, Code Enforcement, and Jackson County Animal Control responded to assist.

During the search, investigators located multiple live and deceased cats on the property.

Wendy Diamond, 65, is facing seven counts of Animal Neglect in the First Degree, a felony. Additional charges may be pending. The Jackson County District Attorney’s Office has been consulted as part of the investigation.

Jackson County Animal Control is taking custody of the live cats located on the property and will oversee their care and evaluation.

The investigation remains ongoing.