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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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Attached Media Files: 20251216_044532009_iOS.jpeg, 20251216_044413657_iOS.jpeg, 20251216_044411598_iOS.jpeg, 20251216_060343976_iOS.jpeg, 20251216_043822151_iOS.jpeg,

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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Attached Media Files: 20251216_044532009_iOS.jpeg, 20251216_044413657_iOS.jpeg, 20251216_044411598_iOS.jpeg, 20251216_060343976_iOS.jpeg, 20251216_043822151_iOS.jpeg,