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Read more about the article Public urged to avoid, leave Phil’s Trailhead area west of Bend amid ‘heavy law enforcement presence’ – NewsBreak
Public urged to avoid, leave Phil’s Trailhead area west of Bend amid ‘heavy law enforcement presence’ – NewsBreak

Public urged to avoid, leave Phil’s Trailhead area west of Bend amid ‘heavy law enforcement presence’ – NewsBreak

'No direct threat to community,' DCSO says -- but 'active investigation' BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) - Deschutes County sheriff's deputies advised the public Wednesday afternoon to avoid the area of Phil's…

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Read more about the article City of Bend dismantles, removes two-story structure homeless man built on NE Mary Rose Place
City of Bend dismantles, removes two-story structure homeless man built on NE Mary Rose Place

City of Bend dismantles, removes two-story structure homeless man built on NE Mary Rose Place

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) - A two-story structure a homeless man recently built on wheels along a busy northeast Bend street, drawing scrutiny and criticism, was dismantled by city and contracted…

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Read more about the article Caught on camera: New video system alerts Bend private security firm to business intruder, helps police make arrest
Caught on camera: New video system alerts Bend private security firm to business intruder, helps police make arrest

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…

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Read more about the article New robot may soon patrol city of Bend’s downtown parking garage in bid to prevent crime, trouble – NewsBreak
New robot may soon patrol city of Bend’s downtown parking garage in bid to prevent crime, trouble – NewsBreak

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…

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Read more about the article Sisters High School freshman arrested on arson charges, accused of setting fires in 2 girls’ restrooms – NewsBreak
Sisters High School freshman arrested on arson charges, accused of setting fires in 2 girls’ restrooms – NewsBreak

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…

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Read more about the article Two Bend homeless camp residents accused of assaulting, threatening golf course workers over stray golf balls
Two Bend homeless camp residents accused of assaulting, threatening golf course workers over stray golf balls

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…

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Read more about the article Trespasser at SW Bend home jumps fence and runs through neighborhood; K-9 Harry helps track him down
Trespasser at SW Bend home jumps fence and runs through neighborhood; K-9 Harry helps track him down

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…

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Read more about the article Bend Police staging overtime Bend Parkway detail to crack down on speeders, dangerous drivers
Bend Police staging overtime Bend Parkway detail to crack down on speeders, dangerous drivers

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…

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