Redmond couple found guilty of murder in 5-year-old’s starvation
(Update: Details of convictions; courtroom scene) After nearly a month of often emotional testimony, it took a Deschutes County jury less than a day…
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Bend man arrested, accused of luring teen online
A 34-year-old man was arrested Friday morning in a raid on his northwest Bend apartment, accused of luring a 16-year-old girl on social media online…
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Oregon judges recommend barring ICE from courthouse arrests
(Update: Adds committee recommendation, details) SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Seeking to halt federal agents from arresting people in courthouses for…
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Klamath County SO warns of kidnapping phone scam
The Klamath County Sheriff’s Office said Friday it has received several complaints from people receiving phone calls indicating their child has…
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Merkley bill would let pre-trial inmates keep govt. benefits
Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., introduced legislation Thursday that would ensure continuity of critical health and treatment coverage for Americans who…
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Portland trio indicted in international money laundering
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Three Portland residents have been indicted in an international money laundering scheme involving Mexico and China, but they…
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OSP: Oakridge officer fatally shot domestic disturbance suspect
(Update: OSP releases suspect’s name, location) An Oakridge police officer fatally shot a suspect during a domestic disturbance call Thursday…
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Police: Portland man beat woman with skateboard on bus
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Police say a Portland man riding a Tri-Met bus beat a woman with his skateboard and his fists after she asked him to stop…
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Culver schools lift 2-day lockout sparked by threats
(Update: Lockout lifted in second day; student still in custody) The Culver School District lifted its 2-day precautionary lockout Thursday morning…
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Authorities raid 5 Juniper Acres illegal marijuana grows
Central Oregon drug agents, assisted by the region’s SWAT team, raided five sophisticated, illegal marijuana grow operations in the…
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Horn-Garcia testifies of battle of wills with starving daughter
(Update: More testimony from afternoon session) The Redmond woman accused along with her husband of intentionally starving their 5-year-old daughter…
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Culver man held after barricading self in Redmond tire shop
(Update: Culver man arrested; police say he falsely claimed gunman trying to steal car) A Culver man who called police Tuesday afternoon to falsely…
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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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