Sisters teen arrested in string of graffiti vandalism
An 18-year-old Sisters resident was arrested Tuesday in a string of graffiti vandalism around the community over several weeks this summer, Deschutes…
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Oregon FBI’s Tech Tuesday: Fending off ransomware
Welcome to the Oregon FBI’s Tech Tuesday segment. This week: building a digital defense against ransomware. In honor of October being cyber…
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Jury: No criminal wrongdoing by Portland PD in fatal shooting
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A Multnomah County grand jury has found no criminal wrongdoing by Portland police who fatally shot Lane Martin in the…
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Bend PD warns: Winter brings rise in thefts from cars
As winter and the holidays approach, Bend police are reminding it’s important to take more precautions when securing your vehicles and…
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Police ID man killed at Eugene home
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Authorities have identified a man killed at a Eugene home Sunday as 48-year-old Stephen Durkee of Eugene. The Lane County…
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Portland police arrest 2 in street racing crackdown
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Portland police have arrested two men as part of its ongoing crackdown on street racing. The Oregonian/OregonLive reports…
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OSP seeks info on illegal buck deer taking near Sisters
The Oregon State Police Fish & Wildlife Division asked for the public’s help Monday for information regarding the unlawful take of a buck…
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Man arrested after rocks thrown at Portland police cars
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A man has been arrested for allegedly throwing large rocks at Portland police cars. Portland police say an officer was…
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Redmond police ID man found dead in duplex fire
(Update: Police ID resident who died; family member shares info) Redmond police on Sunday released the name of a 60-year-old Redmond man whose body…
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Woman pleads not guilty to selling shark fins in Portland
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A woman has pleaded not guilty to charges of selling dried shark fins in a Portland store. Oregon Public Broadcasting…
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Police investigating events before Portland activist’s death
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A Portland activist is dead after a vehicle hit him as he was leaving a left-wing hangout. Police say Sean Kealiher’s…
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Bend man arrested on kidnap, assault charges
A Bend man was arrested on kidnap, assault, robbery and other charges Thursday, accused of abducting and injuring a Bend woman during a domestic…
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5 charged in Klamath drug-trafficking organization
KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. (AP) — Five people have been charged for their alleged roles in a conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and heroin…
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Owner of never-used Wapato Jail says time to demolish
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The frustrated owner of North Portland’s never-used Wapato Jail has announced he will bulldoze the facility unless…
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Man killed in St. Helens police chase ID’d
ST. HELENS, Ore. (AP) — Police have identified the man in Wednesday’s police pursuit that ended with police using deadly force in St. Helens.…
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Mercy Corps CEO resigns amid turmoil over abuse allegations
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The Mercy Corps CEO resigned Thursday, two days after an Oregonian/OregonLive investigation found that executives at the…
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Speeding driver, truck theft spur 2 S. County pursuits, arrest
(Update: DCSO identifies suspect, gives details of events; adding video) A reckless driver from Southern Oregon hit speeds of over 90 mph Thursday…
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Bend PD kidnap, assault arrest leads to DRW raid
(Update: Adding video, comments from neighbors; police say search will continue through the night) An arrest has been made in a kidnapping and…
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Portland State to retain armed officers
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Portland State University will more than double the number of unarmed campus police officers it employs and improve…
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Prineville theft leads to raids on 2 homes, 9 arrests
(Update: Adding what item was shown in FB post) A reported burglary and theft at a northeast Prineville home led police to a Facebook post of one…
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