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Medford Police Department 

Medford Police have arrested a suspect believed to be responsible for multiple arson fires that occurred early this morning (Wednesday, 11/26) in North Medford.

On November 26, at approximately 4:00 a.m., Medford Police officers responded to a reported fire at the Jack in the Box located near North Pacific Highway and Table Rock Road. The fire was quickly extinguished, resulting in minimal property damage.

At around 6:00 a.m., officers were dispatched to another reported fire on Lynn Road near North Pacific Highway. Upon arrival, officers found three vehicles fully engulfed in flames and evidence consistent with arson. A drone was immediately deployed to search the surrounding area for additional fires or possible suspects.

The drone located another active fire at Wild River Brewing on North Pacific Highway. As officers responded to that scene, yet another fire was observed near a residence on Berrydale Road. While checking the area, officers contacted 45-year-old Tina Marie Fonseca, who was seen leaving the vicinity of the latest fire. Fonseca fled on foot but was taken into custody after a brief foot pursuit. 

Fonseca was lodged at the Jackson County Jail for Arson in the First Degree (5 counts) and Reckless Burning (6 counts).

We would like to thank the Medford Fire Department for their rapid response and assistance, including their fire investigation resources, which were instrumental in this case.