Police surround SW Redmond home, arrest fugitive sought in burglary, domestic violence incident
(Update: Police confirm subject of search, take wanted suspect into custody)
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Redmond Police released a statement Thursday evening regarding the arrest of a wanted fugitive after police surrounded a Redmond home for more than an hour.
Here is the latest release from the Redmond Police Department:
On May 22, 2025, at approximately 1:49 PM, Redmond Police Department (RPD) Investigators were able to identify Tyler Kane at a location in SW Redmond. Tyler Kane, a 30-year-old-male, was originally sought on Tuesday, May 20. He was wanted on a Probation Violation and several local charges in connection with a domestic violence incident and burglary. RPD, with assistance from the Central Oregon Emergency Response Team (CERT), took Tyler Kane into custody at approximately 5:11 PM. RPD utilized multiple resources during this operation,n including K9 and drones.
Mr. Kane was taken into custody without incident.
Mr. Kane was lodged at the Deschutes County Jail on a Probation Violation Warrant, Theft 1, Theft II, Burglary 1, Coercion, Harassment-Domestic Violence, and Criminal Mischief 1.
RPD appreciates the services from our partner agencies the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office, Bend Police Department, and CERT for their assistance on this call.
RPD would like to remind the community if they, or someone they know, are a victim of intimate partner violence, you are not alone. Resources are available by calling the Saving Grace hotline, available 24/7 at 541-389-7021.
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Earlier info:
Police equipped with several drones, a K-9 team and an armored car converged on a home in southwest Redmond Thursday afternoon, looking for and finding a fugitive wanted in burglary and domestic violence incidents.
Until the situation ended, the public was asked to avoid the area.
"There is a high police presence in the area of the 200 block of SW Third Street," a Facebook post around 3:30 p.m. said. "Please avoid the area if possible to allow for resources to get into and out of the area. There is no known threat to the community at this time."
A KTVZ News photographer reported seeing four drones on the scene and heard officers calling for "Tyler" to come out. Around 5:15 p.m., someone was taken into custody
Redmond Police Lt. April Huey later confirmed to KTVZ News they were looking for Tyler J. Kane. Police had asked the public for tips earlier in the week to find him.
