Oregon inmates sue over COVID-19 response
A group of inmates concerned about contracting COVID-19 filed a federal lawsuit Monday against Oregon Gov. Kate Brown and the leaders at the state…
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Oregon Dept. of Revenue warns of scams related to COVID-19 relief payments
The Oregon Department of Revenue warned taxpayers Tuesday of calls and email phishing attempts related to the novel coronavirus, or COVID-19,…
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Deschutes County sheriff announces relief fund for first responders
Deschutes County Sheriff Shane Nelson announced Monday the launch of the “Deschutes First Response Fund,” a relief fund to support first…
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Deschutes SO launches online reporting service
The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office said Monday it is now offering an online reporting service that allows citizens to file non-emergency…
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Suspect jailed in theft of Madras Black Bear Diner catering trailer
A Sandy man has been arrested and a woman is being sought in last week’s theft of a catering trailer from the parking lot of the Madras Black Bear…
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Deer Ridge prison housing unit placed in isolation over ‘health concerns’
Deer Ridge Correctional Institution east of Madras has isolated one housing unit of nearly 130 inmates “due to health concerns” but has had no…
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Redmond man caught, arrested in shooting near Sunriver
Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office SWAT Team members used a “flash bang” device Sunday to disorient and arrest a Redmond man on attempted murder…
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Bend man arrested in nearly fatal heroin overdose
A 26-year-old Bend man was arrested Friday, accused of selling heroin to another man who overdosed and nearly died before police were able to revive…
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Bend man arrested in armed robbery of La Pine home
A multi-agency investigation led to the arrest of a 24-year-old Bend man Friday night in southeast Bend, accused of donning a mask and threatening…
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Stolen Madras Black Bear Diner catering trailer found empty east of Portland
A catering trailer stolen early Tuesday from the parking lot of the Madras Black Bear Diner was recovered Thursday evening at a state park east of…
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First Oregon prison inmate tests positive for COVID-19
The Oregon Department of Corrections announced Friday night the first adult in custody in state prison system to test positive for novel coronavirus…
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C.O. construction sites become targets for thieves
Stolen tools and equipment at construction sites in Central Oregon have become more frequent…
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Sisters traffic stop leads to nearly 2 lbs. of meth, Prineville pair’s arrest
A traffic stop on an SUV in Sisters late Tuesday night by the Central Oregon Drug Enforcement Team turned up nearly two pounds of methamphetamine…
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Oregon FBI: School closures can bring increased risk of child exploitation
Due to school closings as a result of COVID-19, children will potentially have an increased online presence and/or be in a position that puts them at…
Continue Reading Madras police hunt for thief who stole Black Bear Diner catering trailer
Madras police and other agencies are searching for whoever stole a catering truck from Black Bear Diner early Tuesday that last was seen being towed…
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Redmond PD: Man broke into apartment, fled warning shots, arrested
A Redmond man was arrested Tuesday morning, accused of forcing his way into a southwest Redmond apartment and fleeing after the resident fired two…
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Oregon FBI’s Tech Tuesday: Avoiding fraudulent sales of COVID-19 medical equipment
Scammers continue to take advantage of the COVID-19 pandemic to steal money through a variety of means, including fraudulent sales of medical…
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Don’t be fooled by these 3 coronavirus scams, state agency warns
April Fools’ Day is near, and the Oregon Division of Financial Regulation wants to make sure no one is fooled by three coronavirus…
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Redmond PD: Man in gas mask, with BB gun threatened neighbor’s birthday party
A Redmond man was arrested on charges he donned a gas mask, held a realistic-looking BB rifle and threatened neighbors holding a child’s…
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Dog found shot 4 times has happy reunion with Bend rescuer
A Bend man who rescued a dog he found shot four times on a trail run southeast of Bend last December reunited with the dog this weekend when his…
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