SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Division of Financial Regulation is warning consumers to use caution when sending and receiving money through mobile payment applications due to widespread scam activity. Fraudsters are targeting users on popular platforms including Venmo, Cash App, Zelle and PayPal to steal money and compromise personal financial accounts. Because many mobile
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — James Thomas Tharp Jr., a 47-year-old Bend resident, was arrested after police linked him to a string of business burglaries, car break-ins and property damage between Friday and Sunday. Police say they located Tharp inside an unoccupied house with stolen merchandise and booked him into the Deschutes County Jail on multiple
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A 46-year-old Bend resident was arrested Wednesday night near Sisters after law enforcement officers found him carrying a commercial quantity of fentanyl during a traffic stop. Jeremy Scott Boggs was taken into custody following a month-long investigation by the Central Oregon Drug Enforcement team into suspected illegal narcotics sales. Detectives with
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Update: victim’s names released FOREST GROVE, Ore. (OPB) — Investigators have identified the victims which includes three generations of women: Mary Elizabeth Kimsey, 85; her daughter, Rowan Karla Kimsey, 60; and granddaughter Stella Jade Kimsey, 26. Two other victims were found at the scene: Linsey Mae Haraldsen, 26; and her 27-year-old partner Alvin Raymond Chu.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Crook County Sheriff’s Office has recovered nearly $20,000 worth of stolen goods following an operation that extended to Portland. On July 20th a Brasada Ranch employee reported a large number of golf clubs, bags and other equipment missing While investigating, Sheriff’s officers saw a Facebook Marketplace listing for similar clubs.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — According to Bend Police, a Bend man was arrested Saturday night after accidentally shooting a 24-year-old woman through the floor of a home in the 63000 block of Layton Avenue. Brandon Paul Ferris, 53, faces assault charges after a firearm discharged inside the residence. Bend Police responded to the home at
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Federal authorities are warning the public about the dangers and illegal nature of pointing lasers at aircraft following recent reports of laser strikes on flights near Madras and Bend. Aiming a laser at an aircraft is a federal crime that carries penalties ranging from substantial fines to up to 20 years
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A 50-year-old Bend man was arrested Wednesday night after police said he threatened to shoot a resident who was walking his dog, then fired an AR-style rifle outside his home. Joshua Lee Russell was taken into custody in the 2700 block of NE Great Horned Place following reports of gunshots in
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Police Department is offering a reminder to stay sober behind the wheel, as it’s already arrested more than 240 people for DUII this year alone. It’s easy to avoid being a DUII statistic if you plan ahead. “The best thing we can do, is if we’re going to be out drinking, going to
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Update: Jayc Priest, Jariq Rupert, and Jerriyah Rupert were located on August 7th, 2026, according to a notice from The Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS), Child Welfare Division on August 11th. ODHS is thankful for the community support to find the children. SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Human Services is asking
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OREGON (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Emergency Management is warning residents to be cautious of fraudulent schemes following widespread damage from current wildfires. The agency highlighted potential scams targeting both charitable donations and essential recovery efforts like debris removal and home repairs across Oregon communities. The warnings come as the Oregon Department of Emergency
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Stella Rose Dolton, a 15-year-old also known as Clay Dolton, went missing from Klamath Falls on July 16, 2026 and is believed to be in danger. The Oregon Department of Human Services, Child Welfare Division, is asking the public for assistance in locating her. The Oregon Department of Human Services, Child Welfare Division, stated that
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DESCHUTES COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon State Police are asking for additional witnesses following a three-vehicle crash on Highway 20 last week that left two people seriously injured. Troopers say the crash happened around 12:47 p.m. Friday, July 10th, near milepost 41. The location is roughly 2 miles west of the community of Brothers. According
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UMATILLA COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — A yearslong investigation by the Oregon State Police (OSP), in addition to the Fish and Wildlife Division, has resulted in significant penalties for an Umatilla man accused of illegally killing wildlife across Oregon, in what prosecutors describe as one of the most damaging serial poaching cases tied to a single
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Editor’s note: This story contains descriptions and images of animal mutilation that some readers may find disturbing. HARNEY COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — For generations, stories of cattle mutilations have circulated across the American West. They’ve been featured on shows and documentaries like Unsolved Mysteries and Ancient Aliens, fueling decades of speculation ranging from cults, conspiracies,
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A 13-year-old male was arrested on Monday, June 29 for Criminal Mischief after damaging newly installed sprinkler heads at the Skate Park in Redmond’s Central Dry Canyon. The Redmond Police Department responded to a report of the damage at approximately 6:40 p.m. The Redmond Police Department posted the video of the
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(KTVZ) — The Oregon State Marine Board, in partnership with marine law enforcement across the state, will participate in Operation Dry Water from July 3 through July 5. This nationally coordinated effort aims to reduce the number of accidents and fatalities related to boating under the influence of intoxicants. Boating under the influence of intoxicants,
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MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Law enforcement agencies in Central Oregon arrested seven people Wednesday as part of a drug investigation in Madras. The operation led to the seizure of a handgun, suspected fentanyl, suspected methamphetamine and materials investigators say are consistent with drug distribution. The investigation was conducted by members of the Central Oregon Drug
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KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Klamath Falls man pleaded guilty on Monday to illegally distributing explosive devices, an announcement made by U.S. Attorney Scott E. Bradford for the District of Oregon. Jason Edward Lowery, 52, entered a plea of guilty to distribution of explosives by a non-licensee. According to court documents, Lowery sold multiple
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WARM SPRINGS, Ore. (KTVZ) The FBI is seeking public assistance to identify additional victims of sexual violence involving Robert Ray Warner. Warner was federally indicted following an alleged sexual assault on or about Nov. 25, 2025, on the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs Indian Reservation and remains in custody. The federal indictment accuses Warner of
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