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Read more about the article Weekly Safety Report: Murder Charge, Online Sting, and Stabbing in Deschutes County, Oregon
Weekly Safety Report: Murder Charge, Online Sting, and Stabbing in Deschutes County, Oregon

Weekly Safety Report: Murder Charge, Online Sting, and Stabbing in Deschutes County, Oregon

This week in Deschutes County, Oregon, there were three notable incidents. Caleb Cegers was arraigned on second-degree murder charges for the fatal shooting of Taylor Wyss in downtown Bend. A…

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Read more about the article 4 arrested after burglars steal $100K cash, $180K gold, 7 guns in Jackson Co.
4 arrested after burglars steal $100K cash, $180K gold, 7 guns in Jackson Co.

4 arrested after burglars steal $100K cash, $180K gold, 7 guns in Jackson Co.

JACKSON COUNTY Ore. (KPTV) - Four people have been arrested in a "high-dollar burglary investigation" in Jackson County, according to the sheriff's office. Authorities say the burglary happened back in…

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Read more about the article Bend police seek suspect in stabbing of another man during fight in NE Bend
Bend police seek suspect in stabbing of another man during fight in NE Bend

Bend police seek suspect in stabbing of another man during fight in NE Bend

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) - Bend police said Monday they are looking for a male adult suspect in the stabbing of another man who was found covered in blood last Friday…

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Read more about the article Redmond pickup truck thieves try but fail to yank, steal Prineville bank’s drive-thru ATM, then run, elude police – N…
Redmond pickup truck thieves try but fail to yank, steal Prineville bank’s drive-thru ATM, then run, elude police – N…

Redmond pickup truck thieves try but fail to yank, steal Prineville bank’s drive-thru ATM, then run, elude police – N…

PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) - Prineville police are seeking the public's help, including home surveillance video, to find two men who used a pickup truck just stolen in Redmond and a…

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Read more about the article Authorities Say This Man Planned a Mass Shooting at a Big Rock-Climbing Event
Authorities Say This Man Planned a Mass Shooting at a Big Rock-Climbing Event

Authorities Say This Man Planned a Mass Shooting at a Big Rock-Climbing Event

According to Deschutes County District Attorney Steve Gunnels, two people who say Garner told them about his plans to shoot multiple random people informed the Portland Police Bureau of those…

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Read more about the article Oregon Rock Climber Arrested for Allegedly Planning Violent Attack at Smith Rock State Park Event
Oregon Rock Climber Arrested for Allegedly Planning Violent Attack at Smith Rock State Park Event

Oregon Rock Climber Arrested for Allegedly Planning Violent Attack at Smith Rock State Park Event

Discover the chilling story of a Portland resident arrested for planning a violent attack at a rock climbing event in Smith Rock State Park. Uncover the details of the charges,…

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Read more about the article Bend man, suspect in serious-injury DUII hit-and-run, arrested in Sweet Home after wild police chase
Bend man, suspect in serious-injury DUII hit-and-run, arrested in Sweet Home after wild police chase

Bend man, suspect in serious-injury DUII hit-and-run, arrested in Sweet Home after wild police chase

(Update: Adding video) Kept driving on bare rims after tires hit spike strips; took 2 tries for officers to box him in SWEET HOME, Ore. (KTVZ) - A 49-year-old Bend…

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Read more about the article Bend woman accused in fatal dog mauling at homeless camp appears in court; Nov. 7 plea date set
Bend woman accused in fatal dog mauling at homeless camp appears in court; Nov. 7 plea date set

Bend woman accused in fatal dog mauling at homeless camp appears in court; Nov. 7 plea date set

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- A Bend woman whose three dogs allegedly fatally mauled a man at a Juniper Ridge homeless camp in July made her first court appearance Tuesday on…

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Read more about the article Bend man caught on camera shoplifting 3 tequila bottles in his pants; raid turns up 57 bottles of stolen alcohol
Bend man caught on camera shoplifting 3 tequila bottles in his pants; raid turns up 57 bottles of stolen alcohol

Bend man caught on camera shoplifting 3 tequila bottles in his pants; raid turns up 57 bottles of stolen alcohol

He told officers he gives them away to friends, or in exchange for services BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) - A Bend liquor store owner recently used security video footage to spot…

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