Crime And Courts Archives

Truck driver charged with manslaughter in deadly Highway 20 crash pleads not guilty; bail reduced

March 31, 2026 4:40 pm Barney Lerten

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A truck driver whose jackknifed rig on Highway 20 east of Bend caused a crash and the death of a newlywed couple has pleaded not guilty to two counts of first-degree manslaughter and other charges. Deschutes County Circuit Judge Wells Ashby on Monday scheduled a Jan. 19, 2027 start for a nine-day jury trial of Rajinder Kumar, 32. The judge also set a Jan. 5 trial readiness

Crook County woman indicted for manslaughter in toddler’s unlicensed day care death

March 30, 2026 8:12 pm Harley Coldiron

PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Crook County woman has been indicted on charges including manslaughter following the September 2025 death of a toddler at an unlicensed day care, which she’s accused of operating. Tralina Inez Fulton is scheduled to be arraigned on May 6 for the death of a 20-month-old toddler. KTVZ News, along with

Two La Pine area residents arrested after Madras traffic stop leads to fentanyl bust

March 30, 2026 2:51 pm Campbell Porter

(Update: a previous version of this article referred to those arrested as La Pine residents) MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Two La Pine area residents were arrested in Madras on Thursday, March 26 after an investigation led to the discovery of more than 50 grams of fentanyl powder. Danielle Renee Hood, 38, and Zachary Steven Simmons,

Naked man breaks into Bend business, faces multiple charges

March 30, 2026 10:05 am Claire Elmer, Harley Coldiron, Kelsey Merison

(Update: Adding information and quotes from the business owner, Findley’s extensive criminal record). BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A 43-year-old man was arrested Saturday night after police say he broke into a Bend business and smeared feces inside the building, in what the owner describes as a deeply unsettling encounter that has

UPDATE: Doorbell, driveway videos help deputies ID, arrest suspect in string of La Pine vehicle break-ins, thefts

March 26, 2026 11:43 am Barney Lerten

Videos from several doorbell and driveway security cameras helped Deschutes County sheriff’s deputies identify and arrest a La Pine man responsible for this week’s late-night series of vehicle break‑ins in two La Pine neighborhoods.

Oregon Supreme Court reverses child sex abuse conviction on privacy grounds

March 27, 2026 1:54 pm Oregon Capital Chronicle

The Oregon Supreme Court on Thursday overturned a Lane County man’s conviction for encouraging child sex abuse, ruling that local authorities subjected him to a warrantless search when monitoring his use of a restaurant’s free wireless internet network.

Redmond man arrested and indicted on child sex abuse charges following DCSO investigation

March 26, 2026 9:53 am KTVZ - News Team

REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A 23-year-old Redmond man was indicted by a Deschutes County grand jury this week6 on 20 felony counts related to the sharing of illegal child sexual abuse material. Gelsyn Yahir Hernandez also faces a misdemeanor charge involving the sexual assault of an animal. The investigation began in December 2025 when the

One Big Beautiful Bill: Tech giants and Live Nation save billions in taxes despite high profits

March 24, 2026 12:56 pm Harley Coldiron

An OSU accounting professor says it’s too soon to tell whether recent tax cuts have translated into more investment in employees or businesses. BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Alphabet, Amazon, Meta, and Tesla collectively received $51 billion in federal tax breaks in 2025. During the same period, Live Nation paid zero U.S. federal income tax despite

Multi-agency effort aims to reduce crashes and fatalities in Deschutes County

March 24, 2026 10:50 am Harley Coldiron

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Law enforcement agencies across Central Oregon are ramping up patrols for Spring Break, launching a three-day traffic safety campaign aimed at reducing crashes and saving lives. The initiative, called the “Spring Break Blitz,” runs from March 25 through March 27 and comes as the region prepares for an influx of visitors,

DCSO: Speeds over 100 mph on Hwy 97 spark safety warning in Deschutes County

March 23, 2026 7:00 pm Tracee Tuesday

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office is increasing traffic enforcement after three recent incidents involving speeds more than 100 mph, including one arrest where a driver was clocked at 120 mph. Interim Sheriff Ty Rupert is urging drivers to slow down and remain sober following a 23-year-old Redmond man’s arrest for DUII

Oregon among eight states suing to block Nexstar-Tegna broadcast merger

March 19, 2026 11:15 am CNN Newsource, Barney Lerten

By Brian Stelter, CNN (CNN) — Eight state attorneys general, including Oregon’s Dan Rayfield, have filed an antitrust lawsuit to block Nexstar’s pending acquisition of Tegna, which they claim would strengthen the right-leaning Nexstar and shrink the number of station owners in the US. The states, led by California Attorney General Rob Bonta, say the TV

Oregon gas tax hike opponents file another federal lawsuit in effort to block move from November to May ballot

March 18, 2026 3:34 pm Oregon Capital Chronicle

By Mia Maldonado, Oregon Capital Chronicle Opponents of gas tax hikes are once again suing the state of Oregon over a law that rescheduled the date of a gas tax referendum from November to May. The Right to Vote on the Gas Tax Political Action Committee — organized by Sen. Bruce Starr, R-Dundee; Rep. Ed

Scam Alert: City of Bend warns public about email ‘phishing’ scam involving city permit payments

March 18, 2026 11:16 am Barney Lerten

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The city of Bend is warning about a recent “phishing” scam involving emails sent to people regarding city permit payments. Here’s the details, as the city posted to social media late last week: What You Need to Know • Phishing messages may reference real permit numbers or application details. • Messages

UPDATE: Bend Police identify home invasion suspect, say he died after struggle, fall from balcony

March 13, 2026 9:44 am Kelsey Merison, Barney Lerten

Bend Police on Monday released the name of last week’s home invasion suspect and said he died after falling from the home’s second-story balcony during a struggle with the homeowner.

Decision 2026: Circuit court judge to rule quickly on lawsuit against state over timing of gas tax referendum

March 10, 2026 5:35 pm Oregon Capital Chronicle

By Alex Baumhardt, Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM, Ore. (Oregon Capital Chronicle) — A Marion County Circuit Court judge said he will rule quickly on a case brought against the Oregon Secretary of State by GOP lawmakers and voters over the timing of a gas tax referendum. Senior Judge David Leith on Tuesday heard roughly an

Oregon’s Department of Revenue says it prevented nearly $2 billion in tax refund fraud over five years

March 10, 2026 12:29 pm Barney Lerten

SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Oregon Department of Revenue stopped nearly $2 billion in tax refund fraud over the past five years, Governor Tina Kotek said Tuesday. In 2024 alone, partly as a result of the outsized kicker that year, the department prevented more than $1.4 billion in attempted fraud, such as breaches of tax-preparer

Update: Truck driver charged in the death of a La Pine woman, extradited to Oregon, arraigned in Klamath County court

February 13, 2026 2:33 pm Barney Lerten

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Today, KTVZ news learned Desiree Johnson, the truck driver charged in the crash that took the life of Elise Adair Farrens from La Pine, was arraigned in Klamath County court today. She was recently extradited from Florida where authorities found her, a year after a nationwide warrant was issued for her

Federal judge continues to restrict agents’ use of tear gas on protesters at Portland ICE facility

March 9, 2026 5:54 pm Oregon Capital Chronicle

A federal judge on Monday ordered federal officers at Portland’s Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility to continue to restrict their use of tear gas and less-lethal munitions against non-violent protesters, marking the second ruling in less than a week that has limited their use of chemical agents.

Gun threat leads to arrest in Bend, cocaine and firearms seized

March 9, 2026 10:18 am Kelsey Merison

(Adding suspect’s name and formal charges filed after arraignment) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Police arrested 32-year-old Bend resident Zachary Lee Coelho on March 6th after he allegedly threatened a security guard outside of a local bar with a gun. The arrest follows an investigation into a confrontation that occurred on March 1st at Cascade

‘Historic’ drug bust: E. Washington raids seize hundreds of pounds of methamphetamine and fentanyl, $2 million cash

March 6, 2026 12:38 pm Barney Lerten

SEATTLE (KTVZ) — The Drug Enforcement Administration executed federal search warrants in the Tri-Cities area this week, leading to the largest seizure of controlled substances in the history of the Eastern District of Washington, officials said Friday. The operation targeted a drug trafficking organization and led to the recovery of hundreds of pounds of narcotics

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