Date: Wednesday, September 23rd, 2020

Case # 2019-00111879

Date & Time of Incident: Wednesday, September 23rd, 2020 at 1300

Type of Incident: Assault, Disorderly Conduct

Location of Incident: NW Wall Street / NW Newport Ave.

Person #1: 32 year old female Bend resident

Person #2: 39 Year old male Bend resident

Narrative:

On September 23rd, 2020, Bend Police Officers responded to a report that a person had been sprayed with mace at a protest event. This occurred near the intersection of NW Wall Street and NW Newport Avenue. Upon arrival, Officers interviewed witnesses on scene and obtained video footage of the incident.

Witness statements and video indicated that Person #1 (32 year old female Bend resident) and Person #2 (39 Year old male Bend resident) were arguing near the intersection. During the argument, Person #1 allegedly sprayed Person #2 with mace.

Person #1 reported no injuries and did not wish to pursue criminal charges. Person #2 was treated by Bend Fire Paramedics and also declined to pursue criminal charges.

No parties were arrested or detained. There is no threat to the public.  

The Bend Police Department is committed to the safety of citizens freely exercising their First Amendment rights and engaging in peaceful protest.  We will continue to respond to reports of criminal activities and investigate those events and refer cases to the Deschutes County District Attorney’s Office for consideration of criminal charges.