Crime & Justice

Sheriff issues contested speech and expressions policy

The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Employee Association is contesting a policy signed by Deschutes County Sheriff Shane Nelson…

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Suspected child molester could be driving repainted ambulance in Oregon; police ask for public’s help finding him

A man is on the run in a repainted ambulance after he was charged with molesting children in…

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Man accused of stabbing roommate to death pleads not guilty

A Bend man accused of stabbing his roommate to death in August pleaded not guilty to charges of…

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An Oregon man is charged in the killing of a nurse days after her wedding

BEAVERTON — An Oregon nurse was found dead after not showing up for work just days after getting…

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Oregon authorities identify victims who died in a small plane crash near Portland

PORTLAND — Oregon authorities on Friday identified the three victims of a small plane crash near Portland, releasing…

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Deschutes County courthouse expansion promises space, efficiency

Behind the metal fencing and crumbling concrete that has lined the Deschutes County Courthouse since May, there is…

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Drug bust uncovers $35K in illegal psilocybin

The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office arrested two people and cited two more after a search on Aug. 29…

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Remote court appearances persist after pandemic in Deschutes County

Before the pandemic, most court proceedings took place in person at the Deschutes County Courthouse. Offenders sat on…

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Asante Rogue Regional faces $303-million lawsuit after nurse allegedly diverted drugs

Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center faces a $303 million medical malpractice and wrongful death lawsuit over allegations that…

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Small plane reported ‘controllability’ issues before crashing near Portland, killing 3, officials say

FAIRVIEW — A small plane that crashed into a row of townhomes, killing three people just east of…

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