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Deschutes County Sheriff Kent van der Kamp

Deschutes Sheriff van der Kamp says he’ll resign in late August, while deputies union joins the call for him to leave now

June 4, 2025 11:40 am Barney Lerten

Deschutes County Sheriff Kent van der Kamp, facing a potential loss of his police certification from a state agency next month, told KTVZ News on Wednesday he will be retiring in late August and will no longer work in law enforcement. But the union representing sheriff’s deputies joined those calling for him to step down right away, and not wait until summer’s end.

Investigators reveal cause of death for three murdered Wenatchee sisters; father sought

June 4, 2025 11:09 am CNN Newsource

By Melissa Luck Click here for updates on this story Wenatchee, Washington (KXLY) — (WARNING): This story contains details about the way three children were murdered and will likely be disturbing for readers) Three young girls who weren’t returned to their mother after a visit with their dad were likely zip-tied, then killed by having

Bend man accused of mass stabbing spree at Salem shelter has long criminal record, history of mental health issues

June 2, 2025 6:47 pm Harley Coldiron

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Tony Latrell Williams, charged with stabbing 12 people on Sunday at a men’s shelter in Salem, has a criminal record and history of mental health issues dating back 20 years in Oregon. Of his 16 arrests, nine have been in Deschutes County. Court records also show Williams appeared to have mental

California woman, Redmond man plead not guilty in deadly January shooting at Bend motel; murder trial set for July 2026

June 2, 2025 2:56 pm Barney Lerten

(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Calfiornia woman and a Redmond man entered not-guilty pleas Monday in the fatal early-January shooting of a Bend man at the Holiday Motel and their joint trial was set for July of next year. Few words were spoken by either co-defendant Monday as each appeared by video

Bend man identified as suspect in mass stabbing at Salem shelter; 5 of 12 victims remain in critical condition

June 1, 2025 10:28 pm KGW

A Bend man has been identified by police as the man who stabbed a dozen people Sunday night at a men’s shelter in Salem, one more than initially reported. Five remain in critical condition, Salem police said Monday morning.

Armed Bend man arrested on charges he threatened to commit mass shooting after family argument

June 2, 2025 12:42 pm Barney Lerten

An armed Bend man was arrested Friday afternoon and taken to St. Charles Bend for evaluation after allegedly threatening to commit a mass shooting after an argument with family members, police said Monday.

Bend fugitive who eluded police in April manhunt caught after Walmart shoplifting incident

May 30, 2025 6:03 pm Barney Lerten

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A wanted Bend man who eluded a police manhunt in April tried to flee again after a Walmart shoplifting incident Thursday evening by driving from a car’s front passenger seat, but was caught and arrested, police said. Around 6:20 p.m., Thursday, May 29, Bend Police were investigating a hit-and-run crash in

Psilocybin mushroom grow Stillwater Apartments

Illegal psilocybin mushroom grow raided at SE Bend apartment; resident arrested, DHS assists with 2 children

May 30, 2025 12:46 pm Barney Lerten

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon drug agents raided and dismantled an illegal psilocybin mushroom grow operation at a southeast Bend apartment this week and arrested a resident on drug charges. Members of the Deschutes County Illegal Marijuana Market Enforcement (DCIMME) team and the Central Oregon Drug Enforcement (CODE) team concluded a drug investigation with

Bend-area man charged with selling psilocybin mushrooms, infused products out of his car

May 29, 2025 6:21 pm Barney Lerten

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Bend-area man has been charged with drug delivery, accused of selling psilocybin mushrooms and products infused with them out of his car, authorities who searched his car and raided his home said Thursday. Around 3 p.m. on Thursday, May 22, detectives with the Deschutes County Illegal Marijuana Market Enforcement (DCIMME)

Exclusive: Bend man arrested on cocaine-dealing charges quickly out of jail, much to concern of prosecutor

May 29, 2025 2:06 pm Barney Lerten

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Bend man accused of selling large quantities of cocaine was arrested last week but released from jail in less than an hour due to a disparity in jail release policies between cocaine and other dangerous drugs such as fentanyl and methamphetamine, a concerned Deschutes County prosecutor tells KTVZ News. Over

Estacada man arrested in Roseburg for trafficking 270 lbs of methamphetamine

May 28, 2025 7:38 pm Campbell Porter

ROSEBURG, Ore. (KTVZ) Below is the press release from the district of Oregon’s U.S. Attorney’s office: An Estacada, Oregon, man is facing federal charges today after he was caught transporting 270 pounds of methamphetamine from Southern California to Oregon. Anthony Barrera, 29, has been charged by criminal complaint with possessing methamphetamine and cocaine with the intent

Bend murder suspect’s brother back in jail, accused in downtown Bend fight, probation violation

May 28, 2025 6:44 pm Barney Lerten, Harley Coldiron

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Three months after Dahnte Cegers admitted helping his brother, Caleb Cegers, flee Bend after the 2023 killing of a Redmond man, he’s been arrested again and is back in jail, facing charges of disorderly conduct and violating his probation after a fight in downtown Bend. Bend Police Communications Manager Sheila Miller

Problem Solvers: Family of grandmother who died from heat exposure at Aspen Ridge Memory Care sues ownership for $17 million

May 28, 2025 5:44 pm Harley Coldiron

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Nearly a year after Celia Hess died from heat exposure on a scorching hot day in August of 2024, her family is suing Frontier Seniors Living who once owned Aspen Ridge Memory Care in Bend, for 17 million dollars in damage. According to a Facebook post, Areté took over management of

Oregon wild game park under investigation by Oregon State Police

Bandon’s West Coast Game Park Safari investigation discovers guns, drugs, $1.6 million in cash; owner arrested

May 28, 2025 9:42 am KTVZ

BANDON, Ore. (KTVZ) – On Tuesday, Coos Bay sheriff’s deputies arrested 52-year-old Brian Tenney in connection to the multi-agency investigation into Bandon’s West Coast Game Park Safari that he owns. A Tuesday evening release from Coos County Sheriffs office detailed finding of the four day long multi-agency investigation of the park. Officers in the park

Madras Police issue dozens of citations, make 2 arrests during high-visibility holiday weekend traffic patrols

May 27, 2025 4:45 pm Barney Lerten

Madras, OR – Over the course of the Memorial Day weekend, the Madras Police Department conducted enhanced traffic enforcement as part of the national “Speeding Catches Up With You” safety initiative. The department’s efforts were focused on curbing dangerous driving behaviors, particularly speeding, distracted driving and Move Over Law violations. Between Friday and Monday, Madras officers

Redmond woman charged with manslaughter, DUII after crash into building that killed Prineville man

May 27, 2025 10:58 am Barney Lerten

(Update: Details on court appearance) PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Redmond woman was arrested on Sunday on manslaughter, DUII and other charges, accused of a fatal crash into a business that killed a Prineville man. Court records show Ladonna Marie Erickson, 41, was charged Monday by Crook County District Attorney Kari Hathorn with first- and

Former guard at Coffee Creek women’s prison receives 20-month sentence for sexual misconduct

May 27, 2025 1:44 pm Barney Lerten

(Update: Adding video) HILLSBORO, Ore. (KTVZ) — On May 9, Levi David Gray, a former Coffee Creek Correctional Facility sergeant, pleaded guilty to two counts of custodial sexual misconduct in the first degree. Last Friday, Gray was sentenced to 20 months in prison and five years of probation. The former guard at Oregon’s only women’s

Bend man found guilty of assaulting Yellowstone National Park employee

May 23, 2025 10:17 am KTVZ

CANYON VILLAGE, Wyo. (KTVZ) – 67-year-old Bend resident David Tyler Regnier was convicted by a federal jury on May 21st for assaulting a federal employee with a dangerous weapon. According to the United States Attorney’s Office, on September 18, 2024, two unnamed Yellowstone National Park employees were directing construction traffic near Canyon Junction north of

Badge at risk: State panel recommends lifetime certification ban of Deschutes County Sheriff Kent van der Kamp

May 22, 2025 10:55 am Barney Lerten

Just an hour after the Police Policy Committee of Oregon’s public safety regulator board voted unanimously Wednesday to recommend a lifetime ban on Deschutes County Sheriff Kent van der Kamp’s police certification, he announced that he plans “retirement in the coming months.”

Police surround SW Redmond home, arrest fugitive sought in burglary, domestic violence incident

May 22, 2025 4:42 pm Barney Lerten

Police equipped with several drones, a K-9 team and an armored car converged on a home in southwest Redmond Thursday afternoon, looking for and apparently finding a fugitive wanted in burglary and domestic violence incidents.

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