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Bend Man Arrested For Firing Gun After Dispute - 08/13/26

Date: Aug. 13, 2026
Case #: 2026-00044451
Incident: Bend man arrested for firing gun after dispute
Date / Time of Incident: Aug. 12, 2026 / 8:48 p.m.  
Location: 2700 block of NE Great Horned Place, Bend
Arrested: Joshua Lee Russell, 50-year-old Bend resident
Offenses: Menacing, Disorderly Conduct II, Unlawful Use of a Weapon

At approximately 8:48 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 12, Bend Police received a report of a dispute in the 2700 block of NE Great Horned Place. A caller reported that he’d been walking his dog along Rainier Drive when his dog started barking at deer. As the caller pulled his dog away and continued walking, he heard a man yelling threats at him from a house on Great Horned Place. The suspect, later identified as 50-year-old Joshua Lee Russell, threatened to shoot and kill the man and his dog.

After walking past Russell’s home, he heard multiple gunshots. Multiple other callers to 911 reported hearing gunfire in the area.

Officers responded to the home and set up a perimeter, then called Russell out of the home. Russell was detained without incident and was transported to the Deschutes County Jail on suspicion of menacing, second-degree disorderly conduct, and unlawful use of a weapon.

Detectives executed a search warrant at the home on NE Great Horned Place and located eight spent rounds in a trash can, an AR-style rifle, and evidence that Russell had shot that firearm into the grass in the yard.

There was a large police presence in the neighborhood for about four hours, including members of the Central Oregon Emergency Response Team, armored vehicles, and drones.

Bend Man Arrested For Firing Gun After Dispute - 08/13/26

Date: Aug. 13, 2026
Case #: 2026-00044451
Incident: Bend man arrested for firing gun after dispute
Date / Time of Incident: Aug. 12, 2026 / 8:48 p.m.  
Location: 2700 block of NE Great Horned Place, Bend
Arrested: Joshua Lee Russell, 50-year-old Bend resident
Offenses: Menacing, Disorderly Conduct II, Unlawful Use of a Weapon

At approximately 8:48 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 12, Bend Police received a report of a dispute in the 2700 block of NE Great Horned Place. A caller reported that he’d been walking his dog along Rainier Drive when his dog started barking at deer. As the caller pulled his dog away and continued walking, he heard a man yelling threats at him from a house on Great Horned Place. The suspect, later identified as 50-year-old Joshua Lee Russell, threatened to shoot and kill the man and his dog.

After walking past Russell’s home, he heard multiple gunshots. Multiple other callers to 911 reported hearing gunfire in the area.

Officers responded to the home and set up a perimeter, then called Russell out of the home. Russell was detained without incident and was transported to the Deschutes County Jail on suspicion of menacing, second-degree disorderly conduct, and unlawful use of a weapon.

Detectives executed a search warrant at the home on NE Great Horned Place and located eight spent rounds in a trash can, an AR-style rifle, and evidence that Russell had shot that firearm into the grass in the yard.

There was a large police presence in the neighborhood for about four hours, including members of the Central Oregon Emergency Response Team, armored vehicles, and drones.

UPDATE 8-6-2026: Arrest Made In March Residential Burglary - 08/06/26

UPDATE 8-6-2026: Over the course of this investigation, Bend Police detectives identified 37-year-old Bend resident Jacob Charles Teeter as an additional suspect involved in the March burglary in the 3500 block of NW Braid Drive.

On Tuesday, Aug. 4, Teeter was arrested in Prineville on suspicion of first-degree burglary, fourth-degree assault, tampering with physical evidence and criminal conspiracy. He was lodged at the Deschutes County Jail.

After Teeter’s arrest, detectives executed a search warrant at Teeter’s home in the 60900 block of Targee Drive.

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UPDATE 3-16-2026: An investigation into this incident is ongoing. The deceased suspect has been identified as Zachary Dale Zamzow Douglas, a 36-year-old Bend resident who fell from the home’s balcony during a struggle with the homeowner and then ran from the scene and died nearby. Detectives are awaiting the results of an autopsy. No firearms were involved in this incident.

The victim in this incident was treated and released from St. Charles Bend.

The investigation indicates that this was a targeted incident, and any relationship between the suspect and victim remains part of that investigation.

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Date: March 13, 2026

Case #: Bend Police 2026-00013135

Incident: Residential Burglary and Death Investigation

Date of Incident: March 12, 2026, 11:45 PM

Location: 3500 Block NW Braid Drive, Bend, OR

On March 12, 2026, around 11:45 PM, a resident on NW Braid Drive reported an unknown person had tried to break into their home while they were inside. The resident confronted the intruder and a struggle occurred. The intruder fled on foot after the struggle. Bend Police Officers responded to investigate. The resident was injured and was transported from the scene by Bend Fire and Rescue with non-life-threatening injuries. An area search was carried out, and officers found the intruder lying on the nearby golf course with life-threatening injuries. Emergency medical care was provided, but the intruder did not survive their injuries. Bend Police Detectives have responded to the scene and are leading this investigation.

UPDATE 8-6-2026: Arrest Made In March Residential Burglary - 08/06/26

UPDATE 8-6-2026: Over the course of this investigation, Bend Police detectives identified 37-year-old Bend resident Jacob Charles Teeter as an additional suspect involved in the March burglary in the 3500 block of NW Braid Drive.

On Tuesday, Aug. 4, Teeter was arrested in Prineville on suspicion of first-degree burglary, fourth-degree assault, tampering with physical evidence and criminal conspiracy. He was lodged at the Deschutes County Jail.

After Teeter’s arrest, detectives executed a search warrant at Teeter’s home in the 60900 block of Targee Drive.

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UPDATE 3-16-2026: An investigation into this incident is ongoing. The deceased suspect has been identified as Zachary Dale Zamzow Douglas, a 36-year-old Bend resident who fell from the home’s balcony during a struggle with the homeowner and then ran from the scene and died nearby. Detectives are awaiting the results of an autopsy. No firearms were involved in this incident.

The victim in this incident was treated and released from St. Charles Bend.

The investigation indicates that this was a targeted incident, and any relationship between the suspect and victim remains part of that investigation.

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Date: March 13, 2026

Case #: Bend Police 2026-00013135

Incident: Residential Burglary and Death Investigation

Date of Incident: March 12, 2026, 11:45 PM

Location: 3500 Block NW Braid Drive, Bend, OR

On March 12, 2026, around 11:45 PM, a resident on NW Braid Drive reported an unknown person had tried to break into their home while they were inside. The resident confronted the intruder and a struggle occurred. The intruder fled on foot after the struggle. Bend Police Officers responded to investigate. The resident was injured and was transported from the scene by Bend Fire and Rescue with non-life-threatening injuries. An area search was carried out, and officers found the intruder lying on the nearby golf course with life-threatening injuries. Emergency medical care was provided, but the intruder did not survive their injuries. Bend Police Detectives have responded to the scene and are leading this investigation.

ODHS Employee Cited For Leaving Child In Vehicle - 07/31/26

Date: July 31, 2026
Case #: 2026-00041658
Incident: ODHS employee cited for leaving child in vehicle
Date / Time of Incident: July 28, 2026 / 3:30 p.m.  
Location: ODHS offices, SW Emkay Drive, Bend
Arrested: Kenneth Michael Anderson, 56-year-old Bend resident
Offense: Child Neglect II

At approximately 1:37 p.m. on Wednesday, July 29, Bend Police received a report that an Oregon Department of Human Services family time coordinator left a child in a vehicle on Tuesday, July 28.

An investigation found that ODHS employee Kenneth Michael Anderson coordinated a family visit with an 8-month-old baby and her family in Redmond on July 28. When the visit ended at approximately 2:30 p.m., Anderson drove the baby from the Redmond child welfare office to the Bend child welfare office on SW Emkay Avenue. The baby fell asleep during the drive, and Anderson parked the van and walked into the office, forgetting the baby in the vehicle. Anderson then left the office in a different vehicle to go to another location.

Within approximately 30 minutes, Anderson realized he had forgotten the baby in the van and contacted his supervisor, who found the baby in the unlocked vehicle, provided care to the child, and took her to St. Charles Bend for evaluation. The baby was released without injury and returned to her resource parents.

Bend Police detectives arrested Anderson on suspicion of second-degree child neglect on Thursday, July 30.

This is an unfortunate reminder to never leave a child unattended in a vehicle for any length of time. Make sure to check your entire vehicle, but especially the backseat, before walking away. You might also consider putting a purse, backpack, or other personal item in your backseat as a reminder to look there before you lock the car and walk away.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, a child’s body temperature rises three to five times faster than an adult’s body temperature. In 2025, 31 children died of heatstroke after being left in hot vehicles.

ODHS Employee Cited For Leaving Child In Vehicle - 07/31/26

Date: July 31, 2026
Case #: 2026-00041658
Incident: ODHS employee cited for leaving child in vehicle
Date / Time of Incident: July 28, 2026 / 3:30 p.m.  
Location: ODHS offices, SW Emkay Drive, Bend
Arrested: Kenneth Michael Anderson, 56-year-old Bend resident
Offense: Child Neglect II

At approximately 1:37 p.m. on Wednesday, July 29, Bend Police received a report that an Oregon Department of Human Services family time coordinator left a child in a vehicle on Tuesday, July 28.

An investigation found that ODHS employee Kenneth Michael Anderson coordinated a family visit with an 8-month-old baby and her family in Redmond on July 28. When the visit ended at approximately 2:30 p.m., Anderson drove the baby from the Redmond child welfare office to the Bend child welfare office on SW Emkay Avenue. The baby fell asleep during the drive, and Anderson parked the van and walked into the office, forgetting the baby in the vehicle. Anderson then left the office in a different vehicle to go to another location.

Within approximately 30 minutes, Anderson realized he had forgotten the baby in the van and contacted his supervisor, who found the baby in the unlocked vehicle, provided care to the child, and took her to St. Charles Bend for evaluation. The baby was released without injury and returned to her resource parents.

Bend Police detectives arrested Anderson on suspicion of second-degree child neglect on Thursday, July 30.

This is an unfortunate reminder to never leave a child unattended in a vehicle for any length of time. Make sure to check your entire vehicle, but especially the backseat, before walking away. You might also consider putting a purse, backpack, or other personal item in your backseat as a reminder to look there before you lock the car and walk away.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, a child’s body temperature rises three to five times faster than an adult’s body temperature. In 2025, 31 children died of heatstroke after being left in hot vehicles.

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.