Stories concerning criminal and legal activities in Bend and Central Oregon
Man succumbs to injuries from dog attack at Juniper Ridge ‘Dirt World’ transient camp – NewsBreak
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) - A man living in a transient camp at Juniper Ridge known as "Dirt World" has died of injuries from being attacked by up to three dogs…
Police: Man denied glass of wine robs downtown Bend server, punches worker and runs, but is caught, arrested
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) - A Bend man who was denied a glass of wine from a closed downtown Bend restaurant Sunday night robbed the server of about $300, punched another…
Firefighters douse brush fire from abandoned campfire in NE Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) - Fire crews called to northeast Bend tackled a brush fire Thursday morning that officials said appeared to have been an abandoned or unattended campfire. The fire…
Bend Police report uptick in scams and online fraud attempts, urge caution, offer tips to avoid being a victim
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Bend Police said Tuesday they have noticed a recent uptick in calls reporting scams or fraud, and shared some tips to help you avoid becoming a…
Law Enforcement Respond To Rise In Internet Crimes Against Children
BEND, OR -- . The Deschutes County District Attorney's Office reports a recent rise in online crimes targeting children. Predators often try to get minors to send them explicit photos…
Redmond 18-year-old indicted, arraigned on murder, other charges in drive-by shooting
Father due back in court Thursday; victim died in hospital over the weekend BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) - An 18-year-old Redmond resident was arraigned Wednesday on an eight-count indictment accusing him…
Investigators unable to find cause of fire that heavily damaged NE Bend home, destroyed shed, RV and deck
(Update: Adding video, new info from Bend Fire official) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) - Investigators were unable to determine Monday what caused a fire that heavily damaged a home and destroyed…
Man found stabbed in leg, several gunshots fired in parking lot of Cascade West on Bend’s Westside – NewsBreak
(Update: Adding police presence in NE Bend, no confirmation of connection) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) - A man was found stabbed in the leg and several gunshots were fired early Thursday…
NW Redmond drive-by shooting suspect still at large after man is shot, critically injured in his driveway
(Update: Adding video, comments from Redmond Police) Despite lack of arrest, police call it isolated incident, say 'there is no risk to the community at this time' REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ)…
Bend jury rejects father’s $15 million wrongful death claim against Mt. Bachelor in son’s tree well death – NewsBreak
Jury finds resort was not liable; second lawsuit in another death same day still pending BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) - A Deschutes County jury ruled Friday in favor of Mt. Bachelor…