Date: August 1, 2022
Incident: Long-Term Investigation to Improve Neighborhood Safety in SE Bend
First Location: 61208 Nisika Court
Case Numbers: 22-32879, 22-44656
Arrested: Drake, Christopher Gordon 51 years-old
Charges: Frequenting a place where controlled substances are used, Felon in possession of a restricted weapon, Carrying of concealed weapons, Driving under the influence-drugs
Arrested: Sanchez, Joseph Ruben 52 years-old
Charge: Frequenting a place where controlled substances are used, Deschutes County arrest warrant
Second Location: 20636 Foxborough Lane
Case Number: 22-44998
Arrested: Chelsea Catherine Kelly 25 years-old
Charge: Frequenting a place where controlled substances are used
Arrested: Clayton T. Kirkey 36 years-old
Charges: Felon in possession of a firearm, Frequenting a place where controlled substances are used, Unlawful possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine), Delivery of a controlled substance (methamphetamine)
Issued a Citation to Appear: Hayden Riley Jeffrey Liapes 29 years-old
Charge: Frequenting a place where controlled substances are used
Outstanding Suspect: Eric Sean Kelly 27 years-old
Beginning in January of 2022, Bend Police began receiving reports from community members about possible drug activity at a residence on Nisika Court in SE Bend. This residence was across the street from Jewell Elementary School. Officers focused patrols in the area and developed additional information linking several occupants to drug activity. By July 30, 2022, enough evidence had been gathered to arrest Joseph Sanchez and Christopher Drake at the location for numerous offenses.
Related to these neighborhood safety efforts in SE Bend, officers received information that another home nearby was also associated with criminal activity. This information included the unlawful possession of a firearm.
The CERT (Central Oregon Emergency Response Team) served a search warrant at the home on August 1, 2022. The search warrant was for the illegal sale of drugs, possession of stolen property, and unlawful possession of a firearm. Three people were charged with crimes at the search warrant. A fourth suspect in the investigation, Eric Kelly, is being sought for numerous crimes related to this investigation. A handgun, a pepperball gun, and numerous stolen items were seized during the search. Additional charges are anticipated as the investigation continues.
The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office helped with the investigation at the scene.