Rare Gold Coins, Guns Lead Detectives to String of Arrests After Thieves Steal Cash, Gold, Guns Totaling More Than $300K from Central Point Residence
JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. – A high-dollar burglary investigation has led to the arrest of four suspects after more than $300,000 in cash, gold coins, and guns were stolen on August 22nd from a residence in rural Central Point. During the investigation, Jackson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) detectives searched three Medford residences after tracking sales of the rare gold coins and guns. While searching the residences, detectives discovered rare gold coins and guns tying the suspects to the crime, as well as additional firearms possessed by convicted felons, and more than 140 grams of presumptive methamphetamine, cocaine, and fentanyl.
JCSO detectives began their investigation on Tuesday, August 22nd after JCSO Patrol deputies took a report of a burglary in the 4800 block of Old Stage Road in rural Central Point. During the burglary, thieves stole $108,000 in cash as well as 95 gold coins worth approximately $180,000. Among the stolen items were rare South African Krugerrands, American Eagle, and Canadian Maple Leaf solid gold coins. The suspects also took seven firearms including a rare select fire, fully-automatic pistol. Upon further investigation, detectives discovered multiple suspects with rare gold coins in their possession.
On October 5th, JCSO detectives served a search warrant at a suspect’s residence in the 1600 block of Hollyhock Drive in Medford. During the search, investigators found stolen guns, coins, and approximately 28 grams of methamphetamine and fentanyl. Later that day the investigation led detectives to search a suspect’s car and residence in the 300 block of Mary Street in Medford. During the search, investigators recovered a stolen gun and gold coins. In the car, detectives found approximately 70 grams of methamphetamine.
Detectives served another search warrant October 11th in the 900 block of Royal Court in Medford. While searching the residence, investigators recovered two more of the stolen guns including the rare select fire, fully-automatic pistol in the possession of a convicted felon. Among the stolen firearms, investigators found five additional guns, body armor, and approximately 32 grams of methamphetamine and cocaine.
JCSO detectives arrested three suspects in connection with the burglary, and one for possessing stolen firearms. Michael Edward Jason, 53, of Medford, is charged with second-degree burglary, first-degree aggravated theft, and first-degree theft. Jonathon Anthony Kinsella, 51, of Medford, is charged with second-degree burglary, first-degree aggravated theft, first-degree theft, and felon in possession of a firearm. Michelle Tawny Kinsella, 43, of Medford, is charged with second-degree burglary, first-degree aggravated theft, first-degree theft, and felon in possession of a firearm. Curtis Lee Hollins, 68, of Medford, is charged with six counts of felon in possession of a firearm, two counts of felon in possession of body armor, unlawful possession of prohibited firearms, and felon in possession of a restricted weapon.
Investigators recovered the stolen firearms from the burglary but are still looking for the cash and remaining gold coins. Detectives are looking for the public’s help in recovering more of the stolen items. If you have any information, please contact investigators through the Sheriff’s App “Submit a Tip” feature. Download the App here: https://apps.myocv.com/share/a72997501. You can also call the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) Tip Line at (541) 774-8333 and reference case number 23-4864.
This case is open and ongoing with detectives following additional leads. Medford Police Department assisted with the investigation. The case will be prosecuted by the Jackson County District Attorney’s Office. There is no further information available for release.
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