Stories concerning criminal and legal activities in Bend and Central Oregon
Caught on camera: New video system alerts Bend private security firm to business intruder, helps police make arrest
( Update: Adding video, comments from business, Bend Police) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- A Bend private security company is using new technology to help businesses with security. When a surveillance…
New robot may soon patrol city of Bend’s downtown parking garage in bid to prevent crime, trouble – NewsBreak
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- The city of Bend is considering adding a Knightscope K3 robot to its downtown Centennial Parking Garage to patrol the multi-story structure and reduce the risk…
Sisters High School freshman arrested on arson charges, accused of setting fires in 2 girls’ restrooms – NewsBreak
(Update: Adding video, more info from fire district; classes to resume Thursday) Students, staff evacuated safely; classes canceled for the day SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) - A Sisters High School freshman…
Two Bend homeless camp residents accused of assaulting, threatening golf course workers over stray golf balls
DCSO says 'melee' involved man, woman upset balls were being hit over driving range nets BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) - Two residents of homeless camps on Bend's south end were arrested…
Trespasser at SW Bend home jumps fence and runs through neighborhood; K-9 Harry helps track him down
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) - A Bend man caught trespassing at a southwest Bend home late Wednesday night jumped a fence and ran through the neighborhood when police arrived, but was…
Bend Police staging overtime Bend Parkway detail to crack down on speeders, dangerous drivers
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- This week, Bend Police are running an overtime detail on the Bend Parkway in an effort to combat excessive speed and dangerous driving, the agency said…
Suspect Arrested Following Six-Hour Tumalo Standoff
Eventually, the woman came outside with her kids, both under the age of four. But deputies continued to negotiate with the suspect, identified as 47-year-old Jeremiah Vincent. . After several…
Waldport woman arrested on DUII, other charges in crash that toppled power pole and closed Highway 20
(Update: OSP releases details on crash, charges) Driving complaint of SUV swerving all over road preceded crash TUMALO, Ore. (KTVZ) - A Waldport woman was arrested on DUII-alcohol and reckless…
Randy Guzek, Terrebonne couple’s killer in 1987, will get fifth trial, if judge’s latest ruling stands – NewsBreak
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) - One of the most notorious killers in Central Oregon history may be getting yet another new trial - his fifth - if a judge's ruling Friday…
Gov. Kotek signs bill allowing use of photo radar in all Oregon cities
All cities in Oregon will soon be allowed to use photo radar to enforce speed limits. Governor Tina Kotek signed a bill on Monday, expanding photo radar enforcement statewide. Under…