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DUII Suspect Eludes Deputies, Found Passed Out Behind The Wheel After Crashing Stolen Truck In Bend (Photo) - 01/04/26

 

JOINT MEDIA RELEASE

 

DCSO Case #: 2026-00000523

Bend Police Case #: 2026-00000469  

 

Date / Time of Incident: Jan. 4, 2026 / 7:36 a.m. 
Location: NE Eighth Street and Bennington Lane, Bend 
Arrested: Jaiden Robert Telford, 21-year-old Portland resident 
Offenses: DUII, Attempt to Elude, Reckless Driving 

 

Bend, Ore. -- At 7:36 a.m., Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a report of a possible impaired driver traveling southbound on U.S. Highway 97 toward Bend. The caller reported the vehicle was weaving and unable to maintain speed. 

 

Deputies observed that a Ford F-350 had side-swiped the median on the Bend Parkway near Empire Avenue. They initiated a traffic stop and contacted the driver, identified as 21-year-old Jaiden Robert Telford of Portland. While deputies were speaking with Telford and requesting his driver’s license, he suddenly fled the stop. Deputies lost sight of Telford as he headed southbound on Highway 97 at a high rate of speed.  

 

At 8:05 a.m., Bend Police responded to a motor vehicle crash near NE Eighth Street and Bennington Lane. The caller reported that one of the drivers appeared intoxicated and was unable to exit his vehicle. Officers and deputies arrived and determined the involved vehicle was the same Ford F-350 that had eluded deputies earlier. 

 

Law enforcement pinned the truck for safety reasons and found Telford passed out behind the wheel. They believed he was suffering from an overdose and administered multiple doses of Narcan. Medics transported Telford to St. Charles-Bend for medical care. 

 

The investigation revealed the Ford F-350 had been reported stolen out of Multnomah County. The driver of a second vehicle who Telford hit in the crash was not injured. 

 

NE Eighth Street was closed for a short period during the incident. Oregon State Police also assisted DCSO and Bend PD with the crash and DUII investigation. 

 

Telford was arrested for Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants (DUII), Attempt to Elude, and Reckless Driving. 

 

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DUII Suspect Eludes Deputies, Found Passed Out Behind The Wheel After Crashing Stolen Truck In Bend (Photo) - 01/04/26

 

JOINT MEDIA RELEASE

 

DCSO Case #: 2026-00000523

Bend Police Case #: 2026-00000469  

 

Date / Time of Incident: Jan. 4, 2026 / 7:36 a.m. 
Location: NE Eighth Street and Bennington Lane, Bend 
Arrested: Jaiden Robert Telford, 21-year-old Portland resident 
Offenses: DUII, Attempt to Elude, Reckless Driving 

 

Bend, Ore. -- At 7:36 a.m., Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a report of a possible impaired driver traveling southbound on U.S. Highway 97 toward Bend. The caller reported the vehicle was weaving and unable to maintain speed. 

 

Deputies observed that a Ford F-350 had side-swiped the median on the Bend Parkway near Empire Avenue. They initiated a traffic stop and contacted the driver, identified as 21-year-old Jaiden Robert Telford of Portland. While deputies were speaking with Telford and requesting his driver’s license, he suddenly fled the stop. Deputies lost sight of Telford as he headed southbound on Highway 97 at a high rate of speed.  

 

At 8:05 a.m., Bend Police responded to a motor vehicle crash near NE Eighth Street and Bennington Lane. The caller reported that one of the drivers appeared intoxicated and was unable to exit his vehicle. Officers and deputies arrived and determined the involved vehicle was the same Ford F-350 that had eluded deputies earlier. 

 

Law enforcement pinned the truck for safety reasons and found Telford passed out behind the wheel. They believed he was suffering from an overdose and administered multiple doses of Narcan. Medics transported Telford to St. Charles-Bend for medical care. 

 

The investigation revealed the Ford F-350 had been reported stolen out of Multnomah County. The driver of a second vehicle who Telford hit in the crash was not injured. 

 

NE Eighth Street was closed for a short period during the incident. Oregon State Police also assisted DCSO and Bend PD with the crash and DUII investigation. 

 

Telford was arrested for Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants (DUII), Attempt to Elude, and Reckless Driving. 

 

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Person Of Interest In Redmond Homicide Case Arrested Friday Afternoon By The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office - 01/02/26

 

Crooked River Ranch, Ore. -- The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office arrested the person of interest wanted in connection with the December 31 homicide that occurred in the Dirt World area of Redmond near NE Greenwood Avenue and NE 17th Street. 

 

On Friday, January 2, at 3:41 p.m., Sheriff’s Office Detectives and SWAT Team located Don Henry Vandenberg Jr., 51, at a property in Crooked River Ranch north of Redmond. Vandenberg, Jr., peacefully surrendered and was taken into custody without incident. 

 

Detectives are working with the Deschutes County District Attorney’s Office on potential criminal charges related to the death of Justin Garrett Jiminez, who was found dead from a gunshot wound. A firearm was recovered at the scene.   

 

Vandenberg, Jr., was lodged at the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Adult Jail on an active parole warrant. 

 

The investigation is ongoing. Detectives are asking anyone with information related to Jiminez’s death to contact the Sheriff’s Office non-emergency dispatch number at (541) 693-6911. 

 

The United States Marshals Service assisted with the arrest of Vandenberg, Jr. The Sheriff’s Office thanks them for their support.

 

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Person Of Interest In Redmond Homicide Case Arrested Friday Afternoon By The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office - 01/02/26

 

Crooked River Ranch, Ore. -- The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office arrested the person of interest wanted in connection with the December 31 homicide that occurred in the Dirt World area of Redmond near NE Greenwood Avenue and NE 17th Street. 

 

On Friday, January 2, at 3:41 p.m., Sheriff’s Office Detectives and SWAT Team located Don Henry Vandenberg Jr., 51, at a property in Crooked River Ranch north of Redmond. Vandenberg, Jr., peacefully surrendered and was taken into custody without incident. 

 

Detectives are working with the Deschutes County District Attorney’s Office on potential criminal charges related to the death of Justin Garrett Jiminez, who was found dead from a gunshot wound. A firearm was recovered at the scene.   

 

Vandenberg, Jr., was lodged at the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Adult Jail on an active parole warrant. 

 

The investigation is ongoing. Detectives are asking anyone with information related to Jiminez’s death to contact the Sheriff’s Office non-emergency dispatch number at (541) 693-6911. 

 

The United States Marshals Service assisted with the arrest of Vandenberg, Jr. The Sheriff’s Office thanks them for their support.

 

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The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Redmond Homicide; Asks Public For Help Locating Person Of Interest (Photo) - 01/01/26

 

Redmond, Ore. - The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help finding a person of interest in connection with a homicide in Redmond. 

 

On December 31 at 5:57 a.m., deputies responded to reports of a gunshot victim near NE Greenwood Avenue and NE 17th Street, an area known locally as “Redmond Dirt World.”  

 

When deputies arrived, they found 32-year-old Justin Garrett Jiminez, who had died from a gunshot wound. A firearm was recovered at the scene. The victim’s family has been notified.  

 

The person of interest has been identified as 51-year-old Don Henry Vandenberg, Jr. Detectives say he goes by the nickname “Tank.” He’s described as a white male, 5’7”, about 160 pounds, bald, with facial hair, and covered in tattoos. 

 

Notable tattoos include:  

  • “Fit for Duty” on his chest 

  • “Tank” on his upper abdomen 

  • Ace of Spades on his upper left arm 

  • Image on the back of his neck 

  • “EK” on his right calf 

  • Additional tattoos on his forearms 

Vandenberg is considered armed and dangerous. Do not approach him. If you see him or know where he is, call 911 immediately. 

 

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The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Redmond Homicide; Asks Public For Help Locating Person Of Interest (Photo) - 01/01/26

 

Redmond, Ore. - The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help finding a person of interest in connection with a homicide in Redmond. 

 

On December 31 at 5:57 a.m., deputies responded to reports of a gunshot victim near NE Greenwood Avenue and NE 17th Street, an area known locally as “Redmond Dirt World.”  

 

When deputies arrived, they found 32-year-old Justin Garrett Jiminez, who had died from a gunshot wound. A firearm was recovered at the scene. The victim’s family has been notified.  

 

The person of interest has been identified as 51-year-old Don Henry Vandenberg, Jr. Detectives say he goes by the nickname “Tank.” He’s described as a white male, 5’7”, about 160 pounds, bald, with facial hair, and covered in tattoos. 

 

Notable tattoos include:  

  • “Fit for Duty” on his chest 

  • “Tank” on his upper abdomen 

  • Ace of Spades on his upper left arm 

  • Image on the back of his neck 

  • “EK” on his right calf 

  • Additional tattoos on his forearms 

Vandenberg is considered armed and dangerous. Do not approach him. If you see him or know where he is, call 911 immediately. 

 

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Deschutes County Sheriff Ty Rupert Continues Town Hall Series At Three Rivers School In Sunriver Tuesday, January 6th (Photo) - 12/31/25

 

Sunriver, OR – The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office invites citizens to the next Town Hall meeting with Sheriff Ty Rupert on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Three Rivers School in Sunriver. It will be held in the cafeteria.  

 

These Town Halls provide an opportunity for citizens to connect directly with the Sheriff’s Office, ask questions, share concerns, and offer feedback to help shape the future of public safety in Deschutes County. 

 

“Every part of Deschutes County has its own priorities and concerns, and we want to hear them. These Town Halls are a chance for folks to tell us what matters most and how we can do a better job serving the taxpayers,” said Sheriff Ty Rupert. 

 

Event Details – Sunriver Town Hall: 

  • Date: Tuesday, January 6, 2026 

  • Time: 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. 

  • Location: Three Rivers School, 56900 Enterprise Drive 

 

The next Town Hall will take place at Terrebonne Community School on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Additional meetings in Sisters and Bend will be announced soon. 

 

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Deschutes County Sheriff Ty Rupert Continues Town Hall Series At Three Rivers School In Sunriver Tuesday, January 6th (Photo) - 12/31/25

 

Sunriver, OR – The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office invites citizens to the next Town Hall meeting with Sheriff Ty Rupert on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Three Rivers School in Sunriver. It will be held in the cafeteria.  

 

These Town Halls provide an opportunity for citizens to connect directly with the Sheriff’s Office, ask questions, share concerns, and offer feedback to help shape the future of public safety in Deschutes County. 

 

“Every part of Deschutes County has its own priorities and concerns, and we want to hear them. These Town Halls are a chance for folks to tell us what matters most and how we can do a better job serving the taxpayers,” said Sheriff Ty Rupert. 

 

Event Details – Sunriver Town Hall: 

  • Date: Tuesday, January 6, 2026 

  • Time: 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. 

  • Location: Three Rivers School, 56900 Enterprise Drive 

 

The next Town Hall will take place at Terrebonne Community School on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Additional meetings in Sisters and Bend will be announced soon. 

 

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Stay Safe This Holiday Season: The Deschutes County Sheriff's Office Urges The Community To Drive Sober Or Get Pulled Over (Photo) - 12/22/25

 

Bend, Ore. — As the holiday season arrives and winter weather settles in across Central Oregon, the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office is joining the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign. Drivers will see increased patrols on local roads through New Year’s Eve as part of a nationwide effort to prevent impaired driving and keep communities safe.

 

Drunk driving is illegal, dangerous, and especially risky during the winter months when road conditions can already be hazardous. With holiday gatherings and celebrations underway, Deschutes County Sheriff’s deputies will be out to ensure drivers are making safe choices behind the wheel.

 

“We want everyone in Deschutes County to enjoy a safe and joyful holiday season,” said Sheriff Ty Rupert. “That means planning ahead, driving sober, and looking out for one another. Our deputies will be increasing patrols to help prevent tragedies before they happen.”

 

Why It Matters

  • Even one drink can impair your ability to drive safely
  • A DUI can cost you $10,000 or more in fines, legal fees, and lost wages
  • Alcohol-related crashes cost the U.S. $57 billion annually
  • You could lose your license, your vehicle, and even your job
  • You risk taking the lives of others and even yourself

 

Plan Ahead This Holiday Season

  • Drive 100% sober. Even one drink is too many
  • Designate a sober driver before you start celebrating
  • Use a taxi, rideshare, or public transit to get home safely
  • Report drunk drivers to law enforcement
  • Stop friends from driving impaired — take their keys and help them get home safely

 

Let’s make this season one to remember for all the right reasons. For more information on impaired driving prevention, visit www.nhtsa.gov/risky-driving/drunk-driving.

 

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Stay Safe This Holiday Season: The Deschutes County Sheriff's Office Urges The Community To Drive Sober Or Get Pulled Over (Photo) - 12/22/25

 

Bend, Ore. — As the holiday season arrives and winter weather settles in across Central Oregon, the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office is joining the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign. Drivers will see increased patrols on local roads through New Year’s Eve as part of a nationwide effort to prevent impaired driving and keep communities safe.

 

Drunk driving is illegal, dangerous, and especially risky during the winter months when road conditions can already be hazardous. With holiday gatherings and celebrations underway, Deschutes County Sheriff’s deputies will be out to ensure drivers are making safe choices behind the wheel.

 

“We want everyone in Deschutes County to enjoy a safe and joyful holiday season,” said Sheriff Ty Rupert. “That means planning ahead, driving sober, and looking out for one another. Our deputies will be increasing patrols to help prevent tragedies before they happen.”

 

Why It Matters

  • Even one drink can impair your ability to drive safely
  • A DUI can cost you $10,000 or more in fines, legal fees, and lost wages
  • Alcohol-related crashes cost the U.S. $57 billion annually
  • You could lose your license, your vehicle, and even your job
  • You risk taking the lives of others and even yourself

 

Plan Ahead This Holiday Season

  • Drive 100% sober. Even one drink is too many
  • Designate a sober driver before you start celebrating
  • Use a taxi, rideshare, or public transit to get home safely
  • Report drunk drivers to law enforcement
  • Stop friends from driving impaired — take their keys and help them get home safely

 

Let’s make this season one to remember for all the right reasons. For more information on impaired driving prevention, visit www.nhtsa.gov/risky-driving/drunk-driving.

 

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Lt. Nathan Garibay With The Deschutes County Sheriff's Office Recognized With Lifetime Achievement Award For His Work In Emergency Management (Photo) - 12/18/25

 

Bend, Ore. - The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office is proud to announce that Lt. Nathan Garibay was formally recognized with a Lifetime Achievement award for his outstanding contributions to Emergency Management and Search and Rescue during the Oregon State Sheriffs’ Association (OSSA) Winter Conference, held last week at the Riverhouse in Bend. 

 

Lt. Garibay received this honor in front of law enforcement leaders and Emergency Managers from across Oregon—an acknowledgment of his reputation as one of the state’s most respected and forward-thinking professionals in the field.

 

For over a decade, Lt. Garibay has served as a mentor, advisor, and a steady presence in times of crisis. His leadership has shaped emergency response efforts across the region, and his work as the inaugural Chair of the OSSA Emergency Management Command Council laid the groundwork for a successful statewide Incident Management Team (IMT) program.

 

“Lt. Garibay is the kind of leader every community hopes to have in times of crisis,” said Sheriff Ty Rupert. “He brings not only expertise, but compassion, humility, and a relentless drive to serve. His work has shaped the future of Emergency Management in Oregon, and we are proud to have him on our team.”

 

Whether responding to wildfires, floods, or large-scale search and rescue missions, Lt. Garibay consistently demonstrates professionalism, empathy, and a deep commitment to public service. His recognition at the OSSA Winter Conference is a testament to the respect he has earned from colleagues statewide.

 

Lt. Garibay began his law enforcement career in 1996. He has served as a cadet, police officer, sergeant, and lieutenant with the Redmond Police Department, and as a deputy sheriff, sergeant, and now lieutenant with the Deschutes County Sheriff's Office. He was supported at the OSSA Winter Conference by Sheriff Ty Rupert, Cpt. Mike Sundberg, Cpt. Bryan Husband, and Cpt. Michael Shults. All are incredibly proud of the leadership Lt. Garibay brings to the Sheriff’s Office and the example he sets for public service across Oregon.

 

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Lt. Nathan Garibay With The Deschutes County Sheriff's Office Recognized With Lifetime Achievement Award For His Work In Emergency Management (Photo) - 12/18/25

 

Bend, Ore. - The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office is proud to announce that Lt. Nathan Garibay was formally recognized with a Lifetime Achievement award for his outstanding contributions to Emergency Management and Search and Rescue during the Oregon State Sheriffs’ Association (OSSA) Winter Conference, held last week at the Riverhouse in Bend. 

 

Lt. Garibay received this honor in front of law enforcement leaders and Emergency Managers from across Oregon—an acknowledgment of his reputation as one of the state’s most respected and forward-thinking professionals in the field.

 

For over a decade, Lt. Garibay has served as a mentor, advisor, and a steady presence in times of crisis. His leadership has shaped emergency response efforts across the region, and his work as the inaugural Chair of the OSSA Emergency Management Command Council laid the groundwork for a successful statewide Incident Management Team (IMT) program.

 

“Lt. Garibay is the kind of leader every community hopes to have in times of crisis,” said Sheriff Ty Rupert. “He brings not only expertise, but compassion, humility, and a relentless drive to serve. His work has shaped the future of Emergency Management in Oregon, and we are proud to have him on our team.”

 

Whether responding to wildfires, floods, or large-scale search and rescue missions, Lt. Garibay consistently demonstrates professionalism, empathy, and a deep commitment to public service. His recognition at the OSSA Winter Conference is a testament to the respect he has earned from colleagues statewide.

 

Lt. Garibay began his law enforcement career in 1996. He has served as a cadet, police officer, sergeant, and lieutenant with the Redmond Police Department, and as a deputy sheriff, sergeant, and now lieutenant with the Deschutes County Sheriff's Office. He was supported at the OSSA Winter Conference by Sheriff Ty Rupert, Cpt. Mike Sundberg, Cpt. Bryan Husband, and Cpt. Michael Shults. All are incredibly proud of the leadership Lt. Garibay brings to the Sheriff’s Office and the example he sets for public service across Oregon.

 

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Workplace Dispute Sparks Shooting At Sisters Restaurant; Suspect Arrested After Short Pursuit (Photo) - 12/16/25

 

Sisters, Ore. — A shooting at Spoons Restaurant in Sisters on Tuesday morning triggered a police pursuit that ended with the suspect’s arrest along Highway 20 between Sisters and Bend. The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office says the incident was the result of a workplace dispute where the victim and suspect knew each other.

 

At 8:19 a.m., Deschutes County Sheriff's Office deputies were initially dispatched to reports of a shooting. Detectives say Kristopher Kirkpatrick, 31, entered the restaurant posing as a customer before confronting the victim — a former colleague — and shooting him at point-blank range in the face with a Saber pistol capable of firing pepper balls and rubber bullets. He then chased the victim through the restaurant, discharging multiple rounds.

 

Kirkpatrick then fled the restaurant and took off in a truck on Highway 20 toward Bend. Deputies initiated a pursuit and successfully executed a Pursuit Immobilization Technique (PIT) maneuver near Plainview Road, located between Sisters and Bend. Kirkpatrick was arrested and taken into custody without incident.

 

The victim sustained non-life-threatening injuries, including cuts, bruising, and swelling to his face, and additional bruising and swelling on multiple parts of his body from the impact of the projectiles. He was taken to St. Charles-Bend for further evaluation. 

 

Although the ammunition used was not traditional bullets, the Saber pistol is capable of inflicting serious injury, especially when targeting areas of the body like the face or at close distance. Detectives say the suspect made it clear through his actions that he intended to cause harm and kill the victim.

 

Thankfully, nobody else was hurt in the shooting, and detectives believe only the victim was the intended target. The investigation is ongoing. 

 

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Workplace Dispute Sparks Shooting At Sisters Restaurant; Suspect Arrested After Short Pursuit (Photo) - 12/16/25

 

Sisters, Ore. — A shooting at Spoons Restaurant in Sisters on Tuesday morning triggered a police pursuit that ended with the suspect’s arrest along Highway 20 between Sisters and Bend. The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office says the incident was the result of a workplace dispute where the victim and suspect knew each other.

 

At 8:19 a.m., Deschutes County Sheriff's Office deputies were initially dispatched to reports of a shooting. Detectives say Kristopher Kirkpatrick, 31, entered the restaurant posing as a customer before confronting the victim — a former colleague — and shooting him at point-blank range in the face with a Saber pistol capable of firing pepper balls and rubber bullets. He then chased the victim through the restaurant, discharging multiple rounds.

 

Kirkpatrick then fled the restaurant and took off in a truck on Highway 20 toward Bend. Deputies initiated a pursuit and successfully executed a Pursuit Immobilization Technique (PIT) maneuver near Plainview Road, located between Sisters and Bend. Kirkpatrick was arrested and taken into custody without incident.

 

The victim sustained non-life-threatening injuries, including cuts, bruising, and swelling to his face, and additional bruising and swelling on multiple parts of his body from the impact of the projectiles. He was taken to St. Charles-Bend for further evaluation. 

 

Although the ammunition used was not traditional bullets, the Saber pistol is capable of inflicting serious injury, especially when targeting areas of the body like the face or at close distance. Detectives say the suspect made it clear through his actions that he intended to cause harm and kill the victim.

 

Thankfully, nobody else was hurt in the shooting, and detectives believe only the victim was the intended target. The investigation is ongoing. 

 

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Deputies With The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Rescue Kidnapped Child Following High-Speed Chase That Lasted Over 30 Minutes (Photo) - 12/15/25

Redmond, Ore. – Deputies with the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office safely recovered a 9-year-old juvenile reported kidnapped out of Multnomah County following a multi-agency pursuit that lasted nearly 30 minutes and spanned several Central Oregon communities.

 

The pursuit began at 8:00 p.m. near La Pine, when Oregon State Police (OSP) attempted to stop a vehicle of interest in a custodial interference and kidnapping case involving the juvenile. The driver, identified as Charity Carter, 46, of La Pine, refused to stop and began driving erratically, initiating the initial pursuit south of Bend.

 

Deputies from the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office joined the pursuit as Carter traveled north through Bend and into Redmond, driving recklessly and posing a significant danger to the public. Out of concern for the safety of the child and others on the road, deputies temporarily disengaged from the pursuit multiple times. 

 

During the course of the pursuits, Carter hit and intentionally damaged five law enforcement vehicles, including three DCSO patrol units that sustained extensive damage and required towing. She also collided with at least two civilian vehicles in the Safeway parking lot in Redmond.

 

Deputies brought the pursuit to an end by using spike strips and executing a Pursuit Immobilization Technique (PIT) maneuver on Highway 97 in Redmond, just south of Exit 119 near Hemlock Avenue. The vehicle was brought to a controlled stop at approximately 8:36 p.m., and the juvenile was safely rescued. The child is now being reunited with their custodial parent. 

 

Northbound Highway 97 in Redmond was closed for approximately 30 minutes to allow for the investigation and vehicle recovery. 

 

Carter was taken into custody and is facing multiple charges, including kidnapping, hit and run, reckless driving, reckless endangering, attempt to elude, and criminal mischief. OSP is likely to add additional charges. K9 Delta also assisted in placing Carter in custody. Thankfully, no injuries to law enforcement personnel or members of the public were reported.

 

The Sheriff's Office extends its appreciation to Oregon State Police and the Redmond Police Department for their assistance during this incident. 

 

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Deputies With The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Rescue Kidnapped Child Following High-Speed Chase That Lasted Over 30 Minutes (Photo) - 12/15/25

Redmond, Ore. – Deputies with the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office safely recovered a 9-year-old juvenile reported kidnapped out of Multnomah County following a multi-agency pursuit that lasted nearly 30 minutes and spanned several Central Oregon communities.

 

The pursuit began at 8:00 p.m. near La Pine, when Oregon State Police (OSP) attempted to stop a vehicle of interest in a custodial interference and kidnapping case involving the juvenile. The driver, identified as Charity Carter, 46, of La Pine, refused to stop and began driving erratically, initiating the initial pursuit south of Bend.

 

Deputies from the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office joined the pursuit as Carter traveled north through Bend and into Redmond, driving recklessly and posing a significant danger to the public. Out of concern for the safety of the child and others on the road, deputies temporarily disengaged from the pursuit multiple times. 

 

During the course of the pursuits, Carter hit and intentionally damaged five law enforcement vehicles, including three DCSO patrol units that sustained extensive damage and required towing. She also collided with at least two civilian vehicles in the Safeway parking lot in Redmond.

 

Deputies brought the pursuit to an end by using spike strips and executing a Pursuit Immobilization Technique (PIT) maneuver on Highway 97 in Redmond, just south of Exit 119 near Hemlock Avenue. The vehicle was brought to a controlled stop at approximately 8:36 p.m., and the juvenile was safely rescued. The child is now being reunited with their custodial parent. 

 

Northbound Highway 97 in Redmond was closed for approximately 30 minutes to allow for the investigation and vehicle recovery. 

 

Carter was taken into custody and is facing multiple charges, including kidnapping, hit and run, reckless driving, reckless endangering, attempt to elude, and criminal mischief. OSP is likely to add additional charges. K9 Delta also assisted in placing Carter in custody. Thankfully, no injuries to law enforcement personnel or members of the public were reported.

 

The Sheriff's Office extends its appreciation to Oregon State Police and the Redmond Police Department for their assistance during this incident. 

 

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25th Annual Shop With A Cop Brings Joy To 95 Children: $57,000 Invested In Local Families Thanks To Community Support (Photo) - 12/11/25

 

Bend, Ore. – The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) is proud to celebrate the success of the 25th Annual Shop with a Cop program, which provided warmth, comfort, and holiday cheer to 95 children across Deschutes County. Thanks to the generosity of donors, volunteers, and law enforcement partners, the program invested $57,000 directly into meeting real needs for local families.

 

This year’s program highlighted the depth of need in our community. Children asked for bedding, warm clothing, and even basic kitchen items like silverware, cups, and pots and pans—items that help families cook meals and stay warm. Shop with a Cop continues to go beyond holiday gifts, offering dignity, comfort, and hope.

 

“You can’t help but be moved when you see the smile on a child’s face as they pick out their very first set of warm pajamas or a blanket to call their own,” said Sheriff Ty Rupert. “Some of these kids asked for basic household items, not just toys. It’s emotional because you see firsthand how this program is meeting real needs and making a real difference.”

 

Shop With a Cop was powered by 79 law enforcement officers from multiple agencies, many of whom participated on multiple days:

  • Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office
  • Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Mounted Posse
  • Deschutes County Parole and Probation
  • Bend Police Department
  • Redmond Police Department
  • Sunriver Police Department
  • Black Butte Police Department
  • Oregon State Police 

Special thanks to:

  • Kay Walters (Redmond volunteer coordinator)
  • Amanda Surplus (Bend volunteer coordinator)
  • AmeriTitle
  • Kendall Auto Group
  • Washington Trust Bank
  • Bend Police Department
  • Sunriver Citizen Patrol
  • Re/Max
  • Mid Oregon Credit Union
  • Coldwell Banker
  • DCSO Spouses Group
  • Eastmont Church Women’s Group

The program also received generous support from:

  • Walmart (Bend & Redmond)
  • Pappy’s Pizza (Redmond)
  • Abby’s Pizza (Bend)
  • Dutch Bros
  • McDonald’s
  • Franz Bakery

Fundraising for Shop with a Cop takes place year-round, and every contribution helps the program continue meeting real needs in our community. This year, the community rallied to raise an additional $31,000, which, combined with funds carried over from last year, allowed DCSO to make a real impact for this milestone 25th anniversary. The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office is deeply grateful for the ongoing support from across the county.

 

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25th Annual Shop With A Cop Brings Joy To 95 Children: $57,000 Invested In Local Families Thanks To Community Support (Photo) - 12/11/25

 

Bend, Ore. – The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) is proud to celebrate the success of the 25th Annual Shop with a Cop program, which provided warmth, comfort, and holiday cheer to 95 children across Deschutes County. Thanks to the generosity of donors, volunteers, and law enforcement partners, the program invested $57,000 directly into meeting real needs for local families.

 

This year’s program highlighted the depth of need in our community. Children asked for bedding, warm clothing, and even basic kitchen items like silverware, cups, and pots and pans—items that help families cook meals and stay warm. Shop with a Cop continues to go beyond holiday gifts, offering dignity, comfort, and hope.

 

“You can’t help but be moved when you see the smile on a child’s face as they pick out their very first set of warm pajamas or a blanket to call their own,” said Sheriff Ty Rupert. “Some of these kids asked for basic household items, not just toys. It’s emotional because you see firsthand how this program is meeting real needs and making a real difference.”

 

Shop With a Cop was powered by 79 law enforcement officers from multiple agencies, many of whom participated on multiple days:

  • Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office
  • Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Mounted Posse
  • Deschutes County Parole and Probation
  • Bend Police Department
  • Redmond Police Department
  • Sunriver Police Department
  • Black Butte Police Department
  • Oregon State Police 

Special thanks to:

  • Kay Walters (Redmond volunteer coordinator)
  • Amanda Surplus (Bend volunteer coordinator)
  • AmeriTitle
  • Kendall Auto Group
  • Washington Trust Bank
  • Bend Police Department
  • Sunriver Citizen Patrol
  • Re/Max
  • Mid Oregon Credit Union
  • Coldwell Banker
  • DCSO Spouses Group
  • Eastmont Church Women’s Group

The program also received generous support from:

  • Walmart (Bend & Redmond)
  • Pappy’s Pizza (Redmond)
  • Abby’s Pizza (Bend)
  • Dutch Bros
  • McDonald’s
  • Franz Bakery

Fundraising for Shop with a Cop takes place year-round, and every contribution helps the program continue meeting real needs in our community. This year, the community rallied to raise an additional $31,000, which, combined with funds carried over from last year, allowed DCSO to make a real impact for this milestone 25th anniversary. The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office is deeply grateful for the ongoing support from across the county.

 

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CAT-astrophe Averted: Deputies With The Deschutes County Sheriff's Office Stop Suspect In Stolen Front Loader (Photo) - 12/09/25

 

Redmond, Ore. – Deputies with the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office responded to an unusual call Monday night in Redmond that sounded more like a scene from a movie than a typical dispute.

 

At 7:53 p.m. on December 8, dispatch received a report from a resident on NW Norse Way just outside Redmond stating a family member was threatening to crush their vehicle with a tractor. Moments later, the caller confirmed the threat had turned into reality: the suspect was actively ramming the vehicle with heavy machinery. 

 

Deputies quickly responded and spotted a massive CAT 980M front loader rumbling away from the scene near NW 35th Street and NW Upas Avenue. A traffic stop was conducted, and the driver, identified as 36-year-old Blake Mogan of Redmond, was taken into custody without incident. 

 

Mogan admitted to stealing the front loader from a nearby construction site. The CAT, valued at over $750,000, sustained minimal damage and was returned to its owner.  

 

Mogan was lodged at the Deschutes County Adult Jail on the following charges: 

  • Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle (UUMV) 

  • Theft in the First Degree 

  • Criminal Mischief in the Second Degree 

While the situation could have ended much worse, deputies were able to safely resolve the incident and return the stolen equipment. It’s not every day you see a traffic stop involving a 70-ton front loader, but our team is ready for anything. 

 

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CAT-astrophe Averted: Deputies With The Deschutes County Sheriff's Office Stop Suspect In Stolen Front Loader (Photo) - 12/09/25

 

Redmond, Ore. – Deputies with the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office responded to an unusual call Monday night in Redmond that sounded more like a scene from a movie than a typical dispute.

 

At 7:53 p.m. on December 8, dispatch received a report from a resident on NW Norse Way just outside Redmond stating a family member was threatening to crush their vehicle with a tractor. Moments later, the caller confirmed the threat had turned into reality: the suspect was actively ramming the vehicle with heavy machinery. 

 

Deputies quickly responded and spotted a massive CAT 980M front loader rumbling away from the scene near NW 35th Street and NW Upas Avenue. A traffic stop was conducted, and the driver, identified as 36-year-old Blake Mogan of Redmond, was taken into custody without incident. 

 

Mogan admitted to stealing the front loader from a nearby construction site. The CAT, valued at over $750,000, sustained minimal damage and was returned to its owner.  

 

Mogan was lodged at the Deschutes County Adult Jail on the following charges: 

  • Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle (UUMV) 

  • Theft in the First Degree 

  • Criminal Mischief in the Second Degree 

While the situation could have ended much worse, deputies were able to safely resolve the incident and return the stolen equipment. It’s not every day you see a traffic stop involving a 70-ton front loader, but our team is ready for anything. 

 

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The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Urges Local Citizens To Take Survey And Help Reduce The Impact Of Natural Disasters (Photo) - 12/08/25

 

Bend, Ore. — The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office invites community members to take part in a short, confidential survey to help inform how the County might reduce the impact from natural disasters. The survey is part of a larger effort to update the County’s Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan, which focuses on real projects, like strengthening bridges or clearing wildfire fuels, that can help protect people, property, and critical services before a disaster strikes.

 

The County is partnering with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council (COIC) to understand better how residents think about the risks from natural hazards like wildfires, floods, earthquakes, and winter storms. This helps local leaders align planning efforts with community concerns and priorities.

 

“We want to hear directly from the people who live and work here,” said Ashley Volz, Emergency Services Coordinator for the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office. “Your input helps us identify what matters most to our community and how we can better protect it.”

 

The survey asks residents about their experiences with natural hazards, how they prepare for emergencies, and what kinds of risk-reduction efforts they’d like to see in their neighborhoods. It takes just a few minutes to complete, and all responses are confidential. The information gathered will help guide future planning, funding, and outreach efforts across Deschutes County and its cities.

 

The survey will be open until January 5 and can be accessed at: Public Opinion Survey - Deschutes and is also available in Spanish: Encuesta de opinión pública – Deschutes Survey

 

This project is funded through a FEMA Pre-Disaster Mitigation grant. Participation is voluntary, and all individual responses will be used only for research and planning purposes.

 

For more information, contact Ashley Volz at ashley.volz@deschutes.org.

 

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Are you ready for winter weather? Check out the Oregon Department of Emergency Management’s Be 2 Weeks Ready program by visiting this link: Oregon Department of Emergency Management : Be 2 Weeks Ready : Hazards and Preparedness : State of Oregon

 

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The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Urges Local Citizens To Take Survey And Help Reduce The Impact Of Natural Disasters (Photo) - 12/08/25

 

Bend, Ore. — The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office invites community members to take part in a short, confidential survey to help inform how the County might reduce the impact from natural disasters. The survey is part of a larger effort to update the County’s Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan, which focuses on real projects, like strengthening bridges or clearing wildfire fuels, that can help protect people, property, and critical services before a disaster strikes.

 

The County is partnering with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council (COIC) to understand better how residents think about the risks from natural hazards like wildfires, floods, earthquakes, and winter storms. This helps local leaders align planning efforts with community concerns and priorities.

 

“We want to hear directly from the people who live and work here,” said Ashley Volz, Emergency Services Coordinator for the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office. “Your input helps us identify what matters most to our community and how we can better protect it.”

 

The survey asks residents about their experiences with natural hazards, how they prepare for emergencies, and what kinds of risk-reduction efforts they’d like to see in their neighborhoods. It takes just a few minutes to complete, and all responses are confidential. The information gathered will help guide future planning, funding, and outreach efforts across Deschutes County and its cities.

 

The survey will be open until January 5 and can be accessed at: Public Opinion Survey - Deschutes and is also available in Spanish: Encuesta de opinión pública – Deschutes Survey

 

This project is funded through a FEMA Pre-Disaster Mitigation grant. Participation is voluntary, and all individual responses will be used only for research and planning purposes.

 

For more information, contact Ashley Volz at ashley.volz@deschutes.org.

 

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Are you ready for winter weather? Check out the Oregon Department of Emergency Management’s Be 2 Weeks Ready program by visiting this link: Oregon Department of Emergency Management : Be 2 Weeks Ready : Hazards and Preparedness : State of Oregon

 

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