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Tourist season brings a big increase in calls to local police

In 2024, nearly three million people visited Deschutes County. That same year tourists spent just around $3 billion…

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Police arrest Bend man, allege he was preparing for mass shooting

Police arrested a Bend man Friday after receiving a report that the man was preparing for a potential…

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Sheriff drops dishonesty finding in deputy misconduct case

More than a year ago, Deschutes County Sheriff’s Deputy Ryan McNee’s police dog bit a suspect during an…

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Authorities seize $120K worth of cocaine in Bend drug bust

A 32-year-old Bend resident was arrested last week on multiple drug-related charges after an investigation by the Central…

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Facing credential loss, Deschutes sheriff plans appeal — and retirement

Members of the state committee that oversees police disciplinary matters were not convinced Thursday of Kent van der…

Crime & Justice

Former barber vows to keep fighting for justice in Asante RRMC case of alleged drug diversion

Nearing the two-year anniversary of a rollover crash that left Canyonville resident Bronson Pickett hospitalized with life-threatening injuries…

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Deschutes County sheriff urged to resign as state board moves to revoke credentials

Commissioner Phil Chang calls on sheriff Kent van der Kamp to resign The Police Policy Committee of the…

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Sisters man arrested after hit-and-run and knife incident

A 29-year-old man was arrested Wednesday morning after allegedly striking a pedestrian in Sisters with his vehicle and…

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Redmond Police search for burglary suspect

A burglary incident Tuesday morning closed parts of SW Canal Boulevard and placed schools in the Redmond area…

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Deschutes County Sheriff expelled from Oregon State Sheriff’s Association following dishonesty allegations

Deschutes County Sheriff Kent van der Kamp has been permanently expelled from the Oregon State Sheriff’s Association’s board…

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