Crime data on Bend parks proves surprising to some Juniper Park neighbors
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Police Department and Bend Park and Recreation District recently released years worth of data about crime in the public…
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‘Most thieves are opportunistic’: Bend Police Dept. shares how to keep your packages safe this holiday season
(Update: Adding video, comments from Bend Police, Bend resident) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Mail theft has become more common, as people turn to online…
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US Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer, Trump’s pick for labor secretary, says she received bomb threat
By Julia Shumway, Oregon Capital Chronicle OREGON CITY, (KTVZ) — The Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office confirmed Wednesday that it responded to a…
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St. Helens HS principal turns self in, faces 6 criminal charges stemming from teacher sex abuse scandal
ST. HELENS, Ore. (KGW/KTVZ) — St. Helens High School Principal Dr. Katy Wagner turned herself in to Columbia County Sheriff’s Office deputies…
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Second suspect appears in court, not-guilty pleas entered in 2022 kidnapping, fatal shooting of Madras man
A Madras man who was serving time in a California prison on drug crimes has been returned to Central Oregon to face murder, kidnap and other charges,…
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Drug-dealing charges dropped against Bend man after OSP lab test finds agents misidentified ketamine as cocaine
Charges have been dropped against a Bend man accused of selling a variety of illegal “party drugs” from his home near a school on Bend’s…
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New Bend PD crime map, data hub shines spotlight on police calls to Bend Park and Recreation facilities
The Bend Police Department and the Bend Park & Recreation District jointly announced Friday that community members can now access a crime map and…
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DCSO joins US Marshals in ‘Operation Trick or Treat 2’ nationwide sex offender compliance effort, makes 4 arrests
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) unit recently partnered with the U.S. Marshals…
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Washington teen arrested on felony charges of ‘swatting’ calls to police agencies across US, including Prineville
LEWISTON, Idaho (KTVZ) – A 15-year-old Garfield, Washington boy was arrested last week on a Nez Perce County, Idaho felony arrest warrant, accused of…
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Former Deer Ridge prison inmate files federal lawsuit against prison doctor, alleging sexual abuse
By Ben Botkin, Oregon Capital Chronicle EDITORS NOTE: The Oregon Capital Chronicle has updated their story to include Dr. Leland Beamer’s denial of…
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Bend Police report major surge in scam emails, calls, $400K in losses; offer tips to avoid becoming a victim
Bend police warned businesses, nonprofits and individuals Monday about a major increase in scam emails and calls that have ripped off area residents…
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Light at the end of the tunnel: Deschutes DA, C. Oregon attorneys hopeful to see end of defender shortage
Courts across Oregon are still struggling to resolve a shortage of public defenders, with hundreds of charged defendants waiting for legal…
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Special Report, Parts 1, 2: Consumer alert in Crook County; Prineville car dealership under fire, accused of scams
The owner of a Prineville car dealership is under fire after claims he’s scammed several clients selling their…
Continue ReadingOregon school board chair resigns, superintendent and principal on leave over sex abuse arrests
ST. HELENS, Ore. (AP) — A school district in northwest Oregon has put its superintendent and high school principal on leave, accepted the school…
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FBI investigating bomb threats emailed to C. Oregon election offices, others around state; says ‘none credible thus far’
The FBI confirmed Friday it’s investigating bomb threats emailed to election offices across Oregon, including Deschutes County, a week ago, three…
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DAWNS House founder Dawn Holland pleads not guilty to 8 counts of aggravated theft; March trial date set
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The founder of DAWNS House, a Bend nonprofit that provides housing for women recovering from addiction, pleaded not guilty…
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Death penalty sought for an Idaho gang member accused of killing a man while on the run
LEWISTON, Idaho (AP) — Prosecutors intend to seek the death penalty if an Idaho white supremacist gang member is convicted of killing a man while…
Continue ReadingSeattle man faces 5 assault charges in random sidewalk stabbings
Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) — A 37-year-old Seattle man was charged Thursday with five counts of assault in the random stabbings of five people…
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FBI offers $25,000 reward for tips leading to arrest of man who set three ballot boxes ablaze in Portland, Vancouver
The FBI’s Seattle Field Office announced Wednesday it s offering a reward of up to $25,000 for information leading to the identification, arrest…
Continue Reading FBI offers up to $25,000 reward for information about suspect behind Northwest ballot box fires
Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The FBI said Wednesday it is offering up to $25,000 as a reward for information about the suspect behind…
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