Police arrest Bend man on charges of luring a minor for sex, arranging to meet
For the fourth time in two months, Bend police made an arrest Friday in an online luring case in which an officer posed as a fictitious juvenile on…
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C.O. police agencies join in nationwide domestic violence sweep amid sharp rise in local calls
Several Central Oregon law enforcement agencies took part this week in a national domestic violence sweep and reported making five arrests as they…
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Oregon’s biggest city has ‘long way to go’ repairing its rep, Portland’s tourism promoters report
Portland’s “badly damaged” reputation – marked by months of destructive protests, a homeless crisis and record year of homicides – is…
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Portland: Plan to spend $3M for 25 officers, body cams
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The mayor of Portland, Oregon, is expected to seek about $400,000 next month to hire back 25 recent police retirees to fill…
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Two Bend Third Street pharmacies hit by robbery attempts in 24 hours; suspect escapes
A man used a note to try to rob two Bend pharmacies of prescription drugs in 24 hours, leaving empty-handed both times but eluding extensive police…
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Bend burglary suspect arrested; police say he rammed patrol car while trying to flee parking lot
A Bend burglary suspect who fled police last Friday rammed one of the police cars that boxed him in as he tried to leave the Pinebrook Plaza parking…
Continue Reading Two charged in separate Bend shots-fired incidents; one alleged road rage; no injuries
A Portland man and a Bend woman face disorderly conduct charges in connection with shots fired in two separate incidents in Bend Tuesday afternoon,…
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SW Redmond apparent hit-and-run crash leaves woman seriously hurt; police seek witnesses
Redmond police are seeking witnesses or any information after a woman was found lying in a southwest Redmond street early Tuesday morning with…
Continue Reading Bend police arrested 10 DUII drivers last weekend; year’s tally jumps 58% from 2020
Between last Friday and Sunday, officers with the Bend Police Department patrol division and a dedicated DUII enforcement officer arrested 10…
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Oregon FBI’s Tech Tuesday: Digital defense against data mining memes
This week, the Oregon FBI’s Tech Tuesday feature focuses on building a digital defense against social media mining…
Continue ReadingAccused gunman in a Boise mall shooting dies in hospital
By Jenn Selva, Amanda Watts and Amir Vera, CNN The accused gunman in an Idaho mall shooting on Monday died Tuesday at a local hospital, according to…
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Bentz calls on Attorney General Garland to prioritize drug, immigration enforcement
During a House Judiciary Committee oversight hearing on Thursday, Rep. Cliff Bentz, R-Oregon, called on U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland to…
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Cybersecurity Awareness Month: FBI offers steps to protect against ransomware, what to do if it hits
During Cybersecurity Awareness Month, observed each October, the FBI and its partner agencies remind you to do your part and #BeCyberSmart all year…
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Portland murders break record; 2 dead in Old Town, suspect arrested; 19 shootings over weekend
Portland police say two people were killed at an Old Town apartment building on Sunday, and a Portland man was arrested on murder charges as the…
Continue Reading Portland murders apparently break record; 2 dead in Old Town
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Portland police say two people were killed at an Old Town apartment building on Sunday, and a man was detained as an…
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Portland-area grocer sues Redmond beef producer for $2.7M over E. coli outbreak
New Seasons Market has filed a $2.7 million lawsuit against a Redmond beef producer, accusing the company of negligence for delivering beef tainted…
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Dump truck stolen from construction site leads to SE Bend neighborhood standoff, arrest
A transient stole a dump truck from a construction site and fled police in a southeast Bend neighborhood Saturday morning, turned down a dead-end…
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Settlement of River’s Edge lawsuit would keep full golf course in place permanently
Six months after River’s Edge Golf Course owner Wayne Purcell announced plans to sell the property to Pahlisch Homes, who planned to convert about…
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Bend police officer charged with assault of intoxicated man; 3 Summit HS students accused in beating
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County District Attorney John Hummel filed charges of fourth-degree assault and harassment Friday against Bend Police…
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Oregon FBI warns of ‘bomb threat’ scam, includes ransom demand, death threats
The FBI in Portland said Friday it has received several reports through its Internet Complaint Center (www.ic3.gov) of a new threat that businesses…
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