Security footage and stolen ski pass lead to Bend burglary arrest
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Bend man was arrested early Friday morning for allegedly committing multiple burglaries in northwest Bend. Donald Richard…
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Prineville pastor pleads not guilty to abuse charge for allegedly shooting and blinding ‘Pumpkin’ the kitten
Defense attorney says he shot the cat, believing it was feral and was attacking his chickens PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Jason Swick, 48-year-old…
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Problem Solvers: Investigation launched after mother dog survives 40-mile trek before rescue
The Problem Solvers spoke exclusively with the Smith Rock Resident (a new mother herself), who helped capture the Cane Corso. BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A…
Continue Reading Pendleton man pleads guilty to sexually abusing minors on Umatilla Reservation
(Update: Video Added) PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Pendleton man pleaded guilty to sexually abusing two minors and engaging in sexual activity with a…
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Close call turns into fight in Bend restaurant parking lot, leading to two arrests
On Saturday, November 29th, officers from the Bend Police Department were called to Taco Salsa on Galveston Avenue following a reported dispute…
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Bend road rage shooting suspect arraigned on five-count indictment; judge keeps bail at $100,000
.A 19-year-old Bend resident accused in a recent road rage shooting incident was arraigned Monday on a five-count indictment and a plea hearing was…
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National Guard member Sarah Beckstrom dies after shooting in Washington, DC, President Trump says
Martinsburg, West Virginia — President Donald Trump said Thursday that US Army Spc. Sarah Beckstrom, one of the National Guard members shot in…
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NW Bend woman accused of arson at her home faces hearing on mental fitness before case proceeds
A Bend woman was arraigned on arson and other charges in Deschutes County Court, accused of setting fire to her home in northwest Bend. 33-year-old…
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State warns sophisticated scammers are stepping up their game, says don’t let holiday fraudsters feast on your finances
(Update: Adding video) SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Oregon Division of Financial Regulation warned investors Thursday to stay alert for financial…
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Suspect with mental health concerns arrested after social media threat targets local school
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — A suspect with a well-known history of behavioral health concerns was arrested for an outstanding warrant in Prineville…
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Madras Police Department swears in first code enforcement officers
(Update: Adding video) MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Madras Police Department announced that Code Enforcement Officers Duane Ledford and Aija…
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‘Justice for James’: Family of homicide victim speaks out as investigation quietly continues
It’s been more than a month since 43-year-old James Herrera was found dead near Lake Simtustus in Jefferson County. His death has been ruled a…
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Arraignment of Bend man accused of violent assault in his home has been delayed
On Thursday at the Deschutes County Courthouse, Bend resident Garry Dean Mode made an appearance in front of Deschutes County Circuit Judge Michelle…
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Oregon shoppers to receive refunds after deceptive online sales scheme
(Correction: press release included incorrect contact email, it has now been updated.) SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Attorney General, Dan Rayfield…
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From Bend to La Mesa: Officer Lauren Craven’s legacy of service and courage lives on
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Bend native who dedicated her life to helping others died doing just that. La Mesa Police Officer Lauren Craven was struck and…
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Kidnapping, armed robbery suspect arrested after multi-agency search; judge sets bail at first court appearance
.A Madras man was arrested Thursday and was arraigned on several charges Friday after allegedly kidnapping and robbing a Prineville woman at gunpoint…
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Italian man sentenced in $2.4 million SNAP fraud scheme tied to Oregon
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — An Italian man living illegally in Oregon has been sentenced to two years in federal prison for being involved in a scheme…
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OSP searching for suspect in hit-and-run fatality, requesting public assistance
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Sunday, October 12th at 1:08 a.m., Oregon State Police responded to a fatal crash involving a pedestrian on…
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Police investigate door-kicking incident in Redmond, possibly linked to social media trend
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A quiet night last Sunday in Redmond took a frightening turn when a resident’s front door was kicked in shortly after…
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‘No excuse’: DUII suspect smashes into vehicles, nearly hits home in NE Bend before fleeing scene Saturday night
On Sunday, damage was still visible and residents shaken following a drunk driver’s destructive path through a northeast Bend neighborhood on…
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