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Read more about the article Weekly Safety Report: Assault and DUII Arrests Raise Concerns in Bend, Oregon
Weekly Safety Report: Assault and DUII Arrests Raise Concerns in Bend, Oregon

Weekly Safety Report: Assault and DUII Arrests Raise Concerns in Bend, Oregon

This week in Bend, Oregon, two incidents occurred that raised concerns for public safety. In the first incident, a 21-year-old woman pleaded guilty to assaulting a bartender and hindering the…

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Read more about the article ‘I was really surprised’: Bend Police make 10 DUII arrests in 48 hours, several for reckless driving, endangering – N…
‘I was really surprised’: Bend Police make 10 DUII arrests in 48 hours, several for reckless driving, endangering – N…

‘I was really surprised’: Bend Police make 10 DUII arrests in 48 hours, several for reckless driving, endangering – N…

(Update: adding video and comments from Bend PD) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) - Ten drivers were arrested in Bend on DUII charges in less than 48 hours last Friday and Saturday,…

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Read more about the article Sobering holiday stat: Bend Police make 10 DUII arrests in less than 48 hours, several for reckless driving, endangering
Sobering holiday stat: Bend Police make 10 DUII arrests in less than 48 hours, several for reckless driving, endangering

Sobering holiday stat: Bend Police make 10 DUII arrests in less than 48 hours, several for reckless driving, endangering

(Update: Dylan Anderman will have a report tonight at five) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) - Ten drivers were arrested in Bend on DUII charges in less than 48 hours last Friday…

Continue ReadingSobering holiday stat: Bend Police make 10 DUII arrests in less than 48 hours, several for reckless driving, endangering
Read more about the article Weekly Safety Report: String of Crimes, Drug Bust, and Conviction in Deschutes County, Oregon
Weekly Safety Report: String of Crimes, Drug Bust, and Conviction in Deschutes County, Oregon

Weekly Safety Report: String of Crimes, Drug Bust, and Conviction in Deschutes County, Oregon

This week in Deschutes County, Oregon, there were several incidents that raised concerns among residents. These incidents included a string of crimes near China Hat Road, the arrest of three…

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Read more about the article Jury convicts Randall Kilby of murder in 2021 hatchet killings of two Bend roommates; awaits trial in woman’s death -…
Jury convicts Randall Kilby of murder in 2021 hatchet killings of two Bend roommates; awaits trial in woman’s death -…

Jury convicts Randall Kilby of murder in 2021 hatchet killings of two Bend roommates; awaits trial in woman’s death -…

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) - After a week of prosecution testimony, no defense witnesses and almost six hours of deliberation, a jury on Tuesday found Randall Kilby guilty of two counts…

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Read more about the article NE Bend homeowner falls victim to jewelry theft for second time; other valuables stolen
NE Bend homeowner falls victim to jewelry theft for second time; other valuables stolen

NE Bend homeowner falls victim to jewelry theft for second time; other valuables stolen

(Update: Adding video, comments from burglary victim, Cascade Village, Bend PD) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Cascade Village is a manufactured home community located off Cooley Road in northeast Bend. A…

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Read more about the article Weekly Safety Report: Rescues, Accidents, Theft, Murder Trial, and Cyberterrorism Impact Bend, Oregon
Weekly Safety Report: Rescues, Accidents, Theft, Murder Trial, and Cyberterrorism Impact Bend, Oregon

Weekly Safety Report: Rescues, Accidents, Theft, Murder Trial, and Cyberterrorism Impact Bend, Oregon

This week in Bend, Oregon, several incidents occurred that require attention in the weekly safety report. These incidents include a crew from a moving company rescuing four people and a…

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Read more about the article Weekly Safety Report: Terrifying Encounter, Convicted Killer’s Death, and Charges Dismissed in Bend, Oregon
Weekly Safety Report: Terrifying Encounter, Convicted Killer’s Death, and Charges Dismissed in Bend, Oregon

Weekly Safety Report: Terrifying Encounter, Convicted Killer’s Death, and Charges Dismissed in Bend, Oregon

This week in Bend, Oregon, several incidents occurred that raised concerns about safety in the area. A family visiting from Kansas had a terrifying encounter with an armed transient, who…

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Read more about the article Weekly Safety Report: Missing Person, Drug Arrests, Arson, Assault Charges Dismissed, Officer Fired, and Skateboard F…
Weekly Safety Report: Missing Person, Drug Arrests, Arson, Assault Charges Dismissed, Officer Fired, and Skateboard F…

Weekly Safety Report: Missing Person, Drug Arrests, Arson, Assault Charges Dismissed, Officer Fired, and Skateboard F…

This week in Deschutes County, Oregon, several incidents occurred that require attention and awareness. The Deschutes County Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's help in finding a missing woman, Kasie…

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Read more about the article DCSO SWAT, K-9s arrest China Hat transient accused of aiming gun at family on tour, firing shot near girl’s head – Ne…
DCSO SWAT, K-9s arrest China Hat transient accused of aiming gun at family on tour, firing shot near girl’s head – Ne…

DCSO SWAT, K-9s arrest China Hat transient accused of aiming gun at family on tour, firing shot near girl’s head – Ne…

'I don't know why they took us there,' another tour group member said (Update: Kelsey McGee is speaking with Scheufler for a report at Six ) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -…

Continue ReadingDCSO SWAT, K-9s arrest China Hat transient accused of aiming gun at family on tour, firing shot near girl’s head – Ne…