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Pedestrian Fatally Struck By Train Near Reed Market Rd. - 07/20/26

Date: July 20, 2026

 

Case #: 2026-00039399

 

Incident: Pedestrian fatally struck by train near Reed Market Rd.

 

Location: 1100 block of SE Reed Market Rd.

 

At approximately 4:38 a.m. on Monday, July 20, Bend Police received a call that a BNSF train conductor reported a pedestrian was struck by a train near the intersection with Reed Market Rd.

 

When officers arrived the northbound train was stopped, blocking both directions of Reed Market Rd. Officers found an unconscious man on the west side of the railroad tracks and immediately began CPR. The man was transported by Bend Fire to St. Charles where he later died from his injuries.

 

Reed Market Rd. was closed in both directions for approximately two hours during an investigation by Bend Police and BNSF Railway. This is an ongoing investigation, and the name of the man is being withheld until his family is notified.

Pedestrian Fatally Struck By Train Near Reed Market Rd. - 07/20/26

Date: July 20, 2026

 

Case #: 2026-00039399

 

Incident: Pedestrian fatally struck by train near Reed Market Rd.

 

Location: 1100 block of SE Reed Market Rd.

 

At approximately 4:38 a.m. on Monday, July 20, Bend Police received a call that a BNSF train conductor reported a pedestrian was struck by a train near the intersection with Reed Market Rd.

 

When officers arrived the northbound train was stopped, blocking both directions of Reed Market Rd. Officers found an unconscious man on the west side of the railroad tracks and immediately began CPR. The man was transported by Bend Fire to St. Charles where he later died from his injuries.

 

Reed Market Rd. was closed in both directions for approximately two hours during an investigation by Bend Police and BNSF Railway. This is an ongoing investigation, and the name of the man is being withheld until his family is notified.

UPDATE: Reed Market Closed At Railroad Crossing - 07/20/26

UPDATE: SE Reed Market Rd. has reopened in both directions. The closure lasted approximately two hours.

Reed Market Road eastbound and westbound are currently blocked by a train at the railroad crossing for approximatley 1 hour. Use alternate route if planning to travel through the area. 

UPDATE: Reed Market Closed At Railroad Crossing - 07/20/26

UPDATE: SE Reed Market Rd. has reopened in both directions. The closure lasted approximately two hours.

Reed Market Road eastbound and westbound are currently blocked by a train at the railroad crossing for approximatley 1 hour. Use alternate route if planning to travel through the area. 

Bend Police Seek Applications For Police Chief’s Advisory Council - 07/16/26

Bend Police seek applications for Police Chief’s Advisory Council
 
The Bend Police Department is seeking applications from Bend community members interested in serving on the Police Chief’s Advisory Council. 
 
The Police Chief’s Advisory Council, rebooted in 2022, is designed to build and keep trust between the community and the police department.  
 
The council is made up of as many as 20 community members with broad and diverse life experiences that reflect the Bend community. The Chief of Police will select members based on their integrity, commitment to the community, and a demonstrated ability to act as a communication channel to community networks.
 
The PCAC serves three critical missions: 
  • To advise the Chief of Police and the Police Department on various issues from the community perspective.
  • To act as a communication channel between community networks and the Police Department; and
  • To enhance trust between the community and the law enforcement agencies that serve them.
New members serve two-year terms. Members generally will not serve more than a single two-year term on the PCAC, although the Chief of Police has discretion to reappoint members to additional terms.
 
Meetings will generally run for 90 minutes to two hours, one evening per month, and regular attendance is expected. Meetings will primarily take place on the fourth Wednesday of each month. Members are also expected to attend Community Academy and participate in at least one ride-along with an officer.  
 
If you’re interested in serving your community on the Police Chief’s Advisory Council, please fill out an application by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, July 29. You can learn more about the PCAC on our website. 

Bend Police Seek Applications For Police Chief’s Advisory Council - 07/16/26

Bend Police seek applications for Police Chief’s Advisory Council
 
The Bend Police Department is seeking applications from Bend community members interested in serving on the Police Chief’s Advisory Council. 
 
The Police Chief’s Advisory Council, rebooted in 2022, is designed to build and keep trust between the community and the police department.  
 
The council is made up of as many as 20 community members with broad and diverse life experiences that reflect the Bend community. The Chief of Police will select members based on their integrity, commitment to the community, and a demonstrated ability to act as a communication channel to community networks.
 
The PCAC serves three critical missions: 
  • To advise the Chief of Police and the Police Department on various issues from the community perspective.
  • To act as a communication channel between community networks and the Police Department; and
  • To enhance trust between the community and the law enforcement agencies that serve them.
New members serve two-year terms. Members generally will not serve more than a single two-year term on the PCAC, although the Chief of Police has discretion to reappoint members to additional terms.
 
Meetings will generally run for 90 minutes to two hours, one evening per month, and regular attendance is expected. Meetings will primarily take place on the fourth Wednesday of each month. Members are also expected to attend Community Academy and participate in at least one ride-along with an officer.  
 
If you’re interested in serving your community on the Police Chief’s Advisory Council, please fill out an application by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, July 29. You can learn more about the PCAC on our website. 

Join Bend PD At National Night Out On Tuesday, Aug. 4 (Photo) - 07/14/26

Join the Bend Police Department at its annual National Night Out

 

The Bend Police Department once again welcomes the Bend community to join in a night of family-friendly fun at National Night Out, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 4 at Mountain View High School.  

 

The event is part of a nationwide program designed to foster strong relationships between community members and law enforcement. 

 

This is a completely free event with food and entertainment for everyone. The event features music, lawn games, face painting and bounce houses, as well as demonstrations from our K9 unit and unmanned aerial systems (drones) throughout the evening. A variety of vehicles will be on display for kids and adults alike to check out, including a Bend Police patrol car, an armored vehicle and a fire engine. Police officers will serve hot dogs and other food and drinks, and community groups will be on hand to share resources as well.

 

In an effort to offer an event that is accessible to all community members, the first hour of this year’s National Night Out (from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.) will be sensory friendly, with lower music volume, no sirens, and no bright or flashing lights. Sensory kits will be available to borrow during the event courtesy of Central Oregon Disability Services Network.

 

A big thank you to our wonderful sponsors: BASX, Hayden Homes, IBEW 280, Mid Oregon Credit Union, St. Charles Health System, Vero Fiber and Vyanet. Their generosity makes this event possible. 

 

Thanks as well to the following for their in-kind donations: Advanced Systems Portable Restrooms, Bend Fire & Rescue, Bend-La Pine Schools, Bigfoot Beverages, Burgerville, Combined Communications, Eberhard’s Dairy, Franz Bakery, Kona Ice, Mt. Bachelor National Ski Patrol, Oregon National Guard, and Walmart.

 

Keep up to date on the event here: https://www.facebook.com/share/1CyB7RndPV/

 

WHAT: Bend Police National Night Out 
WHEN: 4-8 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 4 
WHERE: Mountain View High School, 2755 NE 27th Street, Bend

Attached Media Files: Tug of War, Face Paint, Hot Dogs, Drones, Vehicles,

Join Bend PD At National Night Out On Tuesday, Aug. 4 (Photo) - 07/14/26

Join the Bend Police Department at its annual National Night Out

 

The Bend Police Department once again welcomes the Bend community to join in a night of family-friendly fun at National Night Out, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 4 at Mountain View High School.  

 

The event is part of a nationwide program designed to foster strong relationships between community members and law enforcement. 

 

This is a completely free event with food and entertainment for everyone. The event features music, lawn games, face painting and bounce houses, as well as demonstrations from our K9 unit and unmanned aerial systems (drones) throughout the evening. A variety of vehicles will be on display for kids and adults alike to check out, including a Bend Police patrol car, an armored vehicle and a fire engine. Police officers will serve hot dogs and other food and drinks, and community groups will be on hand to share resources as well.

 

In an effort to offer an event that is accessible to all community members, the first hour of this year’s National Night Out (from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.) will be sensory friendly, with lower music volume, no sirens, and no bright or flashing lights. Sensory kits will be available to borrow during the event courtesy of Central Oregon Disability Services Network.

 

A big thank you to our wonderful sponsors: BASX, Hayden Homes, IBEW 280, Mid Oregon Credit Union, St. Charles Health System, Vero Fiber and Vyanet. Their generosity makes this event possible. 

 

Thanks as well to the following for their in-kind donations: Advanced Systems Portable Restrooms, Bend Fire & Rescue, Bend-La Pine Schools, Bigfoot Beverages, Burgerville, Combined Communications, Eberhard’s Dairy, Franz Bakery, Kona Ice, Mt. Bachelor National Ski Patrol, Oregon National Guard, and Walmart.

 

Keep up to date on the event here: https://www.facebook.com/share/1CyB7RndPV/

 

WHAT: Bend Police National Night Out 
WHEN: 4-8 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 4 
WHERE: Mountain View High School, 2755 NE 27th Street, Bend

Attached Media Files: Tug of War, Face Paint, Hot Dogs, Drones, Vehicles,

UPDATE: Assault Suspect In Custody - 07/11/26

UPDATE: At approximately 9:36 p.m. on Friday, July 10, Bend Police located Gabriel Dean Christensen, 41, at the Stillwater Crossing Apartments in the 60800 block of SW Atwood Drive. Christensen was the suspect in a July 7 assault who ran from a July 9 traffic stop in the area of NE Neff Road and 27th Street. 

 

When officers approached Christensen at the apartment complex, he ran away. K9 Buck was deployed and bit Christensen, and officers were able to take him into custody. Officers provided medical treatment on scene until Bend Fire medics arrived and transported him to St. Charles Bend. 

 

Christensen was lodged at the Deschutes County Jail on suspicion of two counts of strangulation, two counts of fourth-degree assault, menacing, coercion, felon in possession of a firearm, possession of a controlled substance, delivery of a controlled substance (methamphetamine), two counts of third-degree escape, attempting to elude a police officer, unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, and a warrant. 

 

*****

 

Date: July 9, 2026 
Case #: 2026-00037089 
Incident: Bend man wanted in domestic assault flees traffic stop
Date / Time of Incident: July 9, 2026 / 4:51 p.m.  
Location: NE Neff Road & 27th Street, Bend

 

At approximately 4:47 p.m. on Thursday, July 9, Bend Police received a call from St. Charles Bend reporting that someone had called the hospital and threatened to carry out a shooting there. The hospital conducted a lockout at the facility.

 

As officers were en route to the hospital on that call, an officer attempted to pull over a vehicle associated with a man wanted for a July 7 domestic assault. The suspect ran from the vehicle into an apartment complex near NE Neff Road and 27th Street.

 

Deschutes County 911 Dispatch issued an alert to approximately 1,971 homes and businesses urging the public to stay indoors and to call police if they saw the suspect.

 

Officers set up a perimeter of the area, flew multiple drones and used K9s to conduct a thorough search of the area, but were unable to locate him.

 

There was a heavy police presence in the area while officers searched for the man. At this time, he has not been located. The suspect is described as a white man, approximately 6 feet 1 inches and 155 pounds. He was last seen wearing a black hat, black T-shirt, gray camouflage cargo shorts, white socks and black shoes. He has multiple tattoos that extend onto his neck. If you see him, please call 911.

 

Bend Police detectives separately investigated the hospital threat and determined it was unfounded and unrelated.

 

UPDATE: Assault Suspect In Custody - 07/11/26

UPDATE: At approximately 9:36 p.m. on Friday, July 10, Bend Police located Gabriel Dean Christensen, 41, at the Stillwater Crossing Apartments in the 60800 block of SW Atwood Drive. Christensen was the suspect in a July 7 assault who ran from a July 9 traffic stop in the area of NE Neff Road and 27th Street. 

 

When officers approached Christensen at the apartment complex, he ran away. K9 Buck was deployed and bit Christensen, and officers were able to take him into custody. Officers provided medical treatment on scene until Bend Fire medics arrived and transported him to St. Charles Bend. 

 

Christensen was lodged at the Deschutes County Jail on suspicion of two counts of strangulation, two counts of fourth-degree assault, menacing, coercion, felon in possession of a firearm, possession of a controlled substance, delivery of a controlled substance (methamphetamine), two counts of third-degree escape, attempting to elude a police officer, unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, and a warrant. 

 

*****

 

Date: July 9, 2026 
Case #: 2026-00037089 
Incident: Bend man wanted in domestic assault flees traffic stop
Date / Time of Incident: July 9, 2026 / 4:51 p.m.  
Location: NE Neff Road & 27th Street, Bend

 

At approximately 4:47 p.m. on Thursday, July 9, Bend Police received a call from St. Charles Bend reporting that someone had called the hospital and threatened to carry out a shooting there. The hospital conducted a lockout at the facility.

 

As officers were en route to the hospital on that call, an officer attempted to pull over a vehicle associated with a man wanted for a July 7 domestic assault. The suspect ran from the vehicle into an apartment complex near NE Neff Road and 27th Street.

 

Deschutes County 911 Dispatch issued an alert to approximately 1,971 homes and businesses urging the public to stay indoors and to call police if they saw the suspect.

 

Officers set up a perimeter of the area, flew multiple drones and used K9s to conduct a thorough search of the area, but were unable to locate him.

 

There was a heavy police presence in the area while officers searched for the man. At this time, he has not been located. The suspect is described as a white man, approximately 6 feet 1 inches and 155 pounds. He was last seen wearing a black hat, black T-shirt, gray camouflage cargo shorts, white socks and black shoes. He has multiple tattoos that extend onto his neck. If you see him, please call 911.

 

Bend Police detectives separately investigated the hospital threat and determined it was unfounded and unrelated.

 

Bend Police Seek Additional Victims In Sexual Abuse Case - 06/29/26

Date: June 17, 2026

Case #: 2026-00009179

Incident: Bend Police seek additional victims in sexual abuse case

Arrested: Alex Roger Stanley, 19-year-old Bend resident 

Offenses: Rape III x2, Sexual Abuse II x2, Using a Child in a Sexual Display x3, Distribution of a Controlled Substance to a Minor (Methamphetamine)

 

On Wednesday, June 17, Bend Police detectives arrested 19-year-old Bend resident Alex Roger Stanley on suspicion of the above charges, all related to the same victim.

 

Stanley’s arrest is the result of an investigation that began in February 2026 when a 15-year-old female victim was provided a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) examination at St. Charles. Bend Police detectives conducted an investigation which resulted in probable cause for Stanley’s arrest.

 

Stanley is a transient man who has been in the Bend area for several years. During that time, he has had periodic access to children. Bend Police detectives believe Stanley may have victimized additional minors. If you have information to share, please call non-emergency dispatch at 541-693-6911.

Bend Police Seek Additional Victims In Sexual Abuse Case - 06/29/26

Date: June 17, 2026

Case #: 2026-00009179

Incident: Bend Police seek additional victims in sexual abuse case

Arrested: Alex Roger Stanley, 19-year-old Bend resident 

Offenses: Rape III x2, Sexual Abuse II x2, Using a Child in a Sexual Display x3, Distribution of a Controlled Substance to a Minor (Methamphetamine)

 

On Wednesday, June 17, Bend Police detectives arrested 19-year-old Bend resident Alex Roger Stanley on suspicion of the above charges, all related to the same victim.

 

Stanley’s arrest is the result of an investigation that began in February 2026 when a 15-year-old female victim was provided a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) examination at St. Charles. Bend Police detectives conducted an investigation which resulted in probable cause for Stanley’s arrest.

 

Stanley is a transient man who has been in the Bend area for several years. During that time, he has had periodic access to children. Bend Police detectives believe Stanley may have victimized additional minors. If you have information to share, please call non-emergency dispatch at 541-693-6911.

Door Dash Driver Arrested For Shooting Gun Following Verbal Dispute - 06/26/26

Date: June 26, 2026

Case #: 2026-00034282

Incident: Door Dash driver arrested for shooting gun following verbal dispute

Location: 19600 block of Poplar St.

Arrested: Tyler James Blaylock, 33-year-old Prineville Resident 

Offenses: Unlawful Use of a Weapon, Reckless Endangering, Menacing

 

At approximately 3:16 a.m. on Friday, June 26, Bend Police responded to multiple calls reporting the sound of shots being fired near Poplar St. One caller reported being shot at by a Door Dash driver as the driver left the area.

 

An investigation revealed the victim’s brother had ordered food through the Door Dash delivery app. As the victim waited for the delivery in a vehicle outside the home, they became upset over the approaching delivery driver’s careless driving through the neighborhood. A verbal dispute occurred and the delivery driver, later identified as 33-year-old Prineville resident Tyler James Blaylock, fired multiple shots as he drove away. Police located bullet casings at the scene consistent with the initial reports.

 

A Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office deputy located Blaylock’s vehicle driving northbound on Highway 97 near milepost 131 just before 4 a.m. The deputy and a Redmond police officer stopped the vehicle on Airport Way in Redmond and Blaylock was detained without incident. Blaylock was taken into custody by Bend Police on suspicion of unlawful use of a weapon, reckless endangering and menacing. He was held at Bend Police before being lodged at Deschutes County Jail.

 

No one was injured during this incident. This is an ongoing investigation. If you live in the incident area and have information to share, please call Bend Police Detectives at 541-693-6911. Bend Police thanks Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office and Redmond Police Department for their assistance.

Door Dash Driver Arrested For Shooting Gun Following Verbal Dispute - 06/26/26

Date: June 26, 2026

Case #: 2026-00034282

Incident: Door Dash driver arrested for shooting gun following verbal dispute

Location: 19600 block of Poplar St.

Arrested: Tyler James Blaylock, 33-year-old Prineville Resident 

Offenses: Unlawful Use of a Weapon, Reckless Endangering, Menacing

 

At approximately 3:16 a.m. on Friday, June 26, Bend Police responded to multiple calls reporting the sound of shots being fired near Poplar St. One caller reported being shot at by a Door Dash driver as the driver left the area.

 

An investigation revealed the victim’s brother had ordered food through the Door Dash delivery app. As the victim waited for the delivery in a vehicle outside the home, they became upset over the approaching delivery driver’s careless driving through the neighborhood. A verbal dispute occurred and the delivery driver, later identified as 33-year-old Prineville resident Tyler James Blaylock, fired multiple shots as he drove away. Police located bullet casings at the scene consistent with the initial reports.

 

A Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office deputy located Blaylock’s vehicle driving northbound on Highway 97 near milepost 131 just before 4 a.m. The deputy and a Redmond police officer stopped the vehicle on Airport Way in Redmond and Blaylock was detained without incident. Blaylock was taken into custody by Bend Police on suspicion of unlawful use of a weapon, reckless endangering and menacing. He was held at Bend Police before being lodged at Deschutes County Jail.

 

No one was injured during this incident. This is an ongoing investigation. If you live in the incident area and have information to share, please call Bend Police Detectives at 541-693-6911. Bend Police thanks Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office and Redmond Police Department for their assistance.