OSP interviews, clears young Valley ATV riders after releasing trail camera photos of apparent trespass

(Update: OSP says teens were interviewed, are 'no longer of interest')

SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) – Three days after Oregon State Police released three trail camera photos of three young ATV riders who apparently trespassed on private property northwest of Sisters, seeking public tips, troopers said Monday they have found and interviewed the visiting trio and they “are no longer of interest.”

Troopers said they obtained the trail camera photos that show the three driving throughout the property and around gates about 10 miles northwest of Sisters on Friday, April 15.

“All three appear to be juveniles,” Friday's news release stated, “and OSP would like to interview them regarding the incident."

An OSP public information officer said she could not offer more details but that they wanted to interview the riders because "there (was)s the possibility of additional issues," beyond the trespassing.

On Monday, OSP Government and Media Relations Captain Stephanie Bigman said the three had been identified and contacted.

Media attention around the state prompted “several individuals (to) contact OSP,” Bigman said. The juveniles, who were from the Willamette Valley, were identified and interviewed and “they are no longer of interest,” she said.

OSP investigators thanked media organizations who shared the story, as well as citizens who identified the juveniles.