Crime And Courts Archives

Oregon DEQ, fending off cyberattack, didn’t receive three days of emails; comment periods extended

April 15, 2025 4:19 pm Barney Lerten

PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Due to a cyberattack last week, the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality staff were unable to receive emails from…

State seeks to protect students from bullying, discrimination or harassment over race, nationality or immigration status

April 14, 2025 6:07 pm Barney Lerten

SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Governor Tina Kotek and Bureau of Labor and Industries Commissioner Christina Stephenson announced Monday an initiative to…

How California police tracked down a man accused of threatening to bomb Coachella

April 14, 2025 5:24 pm NPG Content Share

Garrett Hottle PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — A man who allegedly told security guards he would be “responsible for a bombing” at…

Deschutes County Sheriff Kent van der Kamp

Deschutes County DA’s office won’t call Sheriff Kent van der Kamp to testify due to concerns he gave false testimony

April 14, 2025 3:52 pm Barney Lerten, Harley Coldiron

Deschutes County District Attorney Steve Gunnels said Monday he has placed Sheriff Kent van der Kamp on a short list of witnesses who prosecutors…

Disabled teen shot in Pocatello officer-involved shooting fighting for his life in a coma

Disabled teen shot nine times in Pocatello officer-involved shooting is fighting for his life in a coma

April 11, 2025 6:27 pm NPG Content Share

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – An autistic teen with physical disabilities continues to fight for his life after being shot nine times by Pocatello…

FBI seeks tips to find arsonist who seriously damaged a Tesla supercharger station in Lacey, Washington

April 11, 2025 5:18 pm Barney Lerten

SEATTLE (KTVZ) – The FBI Seattle Field Office, Lacey Police Department and ATF Seattle said Friday they are seeking the public’s assistance to…

Oregon DEQ still dealing with cyberattack, says there’s been no sign of a data breach

April 11, 2025 4:22 pm Barney Lerten

PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality said Friday it continues to work with the Department of Administrative…

Cyberattack targets Oregon DEQ; agency shuts down networks to limit impact

April 9, 2025 1:53 pm Barney Lerten

The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has been the target of a cyberattack, the agency announced…

Authorities release names of mother, three young children found dead at Cornelius home

April 9, 2025 2:00 pm KGW

Two of the three children found dead in a Cornelius home were students at Cornelius Elementary School, the Forest Grove School District confirmed…

Problem Solvers: New legislation would notify schools of level 1 and 2 sex offenders visiting school

April 7, 2025 6:51 pm KTVZ

The Oregon House Committee on Judiciary held the first hearing Monday on legislation introduced by Rep. Emerson Levy, D-Bend, to keep more sex…

‘High-volume’ Central Oregon drug trafficker sentenced to over 11 years in federal prison

April 9, 2025 4:59 pm Barney Lerten

EUGENE, Ore. (KTVZ) — A known, high-volume Central Oregon drug trafficker was sentenced to more than 11 years in federal prison Wednesday following…

Joshua Lawrence Smith murder arraignment 3-28

Murder trial of Bend man accused of fatally assaulting his mother delayed until July

April 9, 2025 2:32 pm Barney Lerten

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The murder trial of a Bend man accused of fatally assaulting his mother just over a year ago has been delayed for three months,…

‘A reckoning’: Oregon to get over $4 million in multistate settlement with drug firm for its role in fueling opioid crisis

April 8, 2025 12:59 pm Barney Lerten

SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield announced Tuesday a multistate settlement in principle with pharmaceutical company Mylan…

Bend woman arrested on arson, animal abuse charges, accused of setting her home on fire, killing two cats

April 7, 2025 9:57 am Barney Lerten

(Update: Adding video and comments from neighbors) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A 65-year-old Bend woman was arrested on arson and animal abuse charges…

Oregon’s attorney general has joined in a dozen lawsuits challenging President Trump’s executive orders, agency actions

April 4, 2025 4:28 pm Barney Lerten, Tracee Tuesday

SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield joined Friday in three more multi-state lawsuits challenging the legality of President…

Dramatic drop: Oregon sees auto thefts plunge 30% in 2024

April 3, 2025 3:19 pm Barney Lerten

PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The National Insurance Crime Bureau’s 2024 Vehicle Theft Trends report reveals a significant drop in vehicle thefts…

PacifiCorp involved in bills in Oregon, other western states to limit utility wildfire liability, damages

March 31, 2025 10:49 am Barney Lerten

The Oregon Legislature is expected to advance two bills this week that could provide electric utilities with a financial safety net and some level of…

Humane Society of Central Oregon Responds to Urgent Dog Surrender Bend, OR (March 27, 2025) – In a major coordinated effort with the Klamath County Sheriff’s Department and Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Animal Control, the Humane Society of Central Oregon (HSCO) is currently addressing the surrender of over 30 dogs from a property south of La Pine. The dogs, ranging from young puppies to senior dogs, are suffering from various health issues, including malnourishment, significant injuries, and chronic disease. This urgent circumstance has put a strain on the resources of the shelter, which is at full capacity for dogs. With an ongoing effort to care for and manage this large intake of dogs, HSCO is calling for community support: Adoptions: Visit the shelter to adopt one of our currently available dogs, helping free up resources for incoming animals. All available animals are listed at hsco.org/adopt. Fostering: We are in need of short-term foster care for young and senior dogs. Donations: Many of the animals will need ongoing medical treatment and long-term care requiring significant funding. Secure donations can be made directly at hsco.org/donate. Executive Director’s Statement: Amber Kostoff, Executive Director of HSCO, says, "Right now, our top priority is giving these animals the medical care they urgently need. We’re calling on our community for help: adopt, foster, or donate. Your support will help ensure these animals get the care they need.” About the Dogs and Care Efforts: The surrendered animals are receiving comprehensive medical assessments and treatments from HSCO’s veterinary team. The dogs will become available as they are medically cleared and have been spayed or neutered. When the dogs become available for adoption, they will be listed on HSCO’s website: hsco.org.

La Pine-area woman facing 69 animal neglect charges; 18 of the surrendered dogs brought to HSCO in Bend

March 28, 2025 11:09 am Barney Lerten, Harley Coldiron

A woman was cited on 69 counts of first-degree animal neglect after surrendering dozens of dogs from her property south of La Pine, Klamath County…

South Deschutes County man arrested on charges of posing as a minor online to receive explicit images of girls

March 28, 2025 1:48 pm Barney Lerten

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A 51-year-old south Deschutes County resident has been arrested and indicted on nine felony counts of encouraging child sex…

Caught on camera: Madras police receive graffiti-tagger tips after releasing security video

March 27, 2025 3:27 pm Barney Lerten

MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) – A Madras police release of security video showing at least one alleged graffiti tagger has brought in tips officers are busy…