The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Arrests Wanted Felony Suspect Following SWAT-Assisted Operation In Sunriver (Photo)
- 02/25/26
Sunriver, Ore. -- On Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at 8:38 a.m., the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office SWAT team arrested Bend resident Paul Alfred Akehurst, 40, in the Sunriver area without incident.
Akehurst was wanted on multiple active Deschutes County warrants, including two felony warrants for Criminal Driving While Suspended or Revoked, Aggravated Identity Theft, and Identity Theft. Deputies had also developed probable cause for additional charges, including Fleeing or Attempting to Elude a Police Officer, Reckless Driving, Reckless Endangering, and Driving While Suspended or Revoked.
The arrest followed an ongoing investigation and recent incidents in which Akehurst fled from law enforcement in a vehicle and drove recklessly toward the public and responding deputies.
Akehurst surrendered without incident after deputies served him with a court-authorized warrant. He was arrested and lodged at Deschutes County Adult Jail on outstanding warrants.
Additional charges may be included pending further review.
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The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Arrests Wanted Felony Suspect Following SWAT-Assisted Operation In Sunriver (Photo)
- 02/25/26
Sunriver, Ore. -- On Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at 8:38 a.m., the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office SWAT team arrested Bend resident Paul Alfred Akehurst, 40, in the Sunriver area without incident.
Akehurst was wanted on multiple active Deschutes County warrants, including two felony warrants for Criminal Driving While Suspended or Revoked, Aggravated Identity Theft, and Identity Theft. Deputies had also developed probable cause for additional charges, including Fleeing or Attempting to Elude a Police Officer, Reckless Driving, Reckless Endangering, and Driving While Suspended or Revoked.
The arrest followed an ongoing investigation and recent incidents in which Akehurst fled from law enforcement in a vehicle and drove recklessly toward the public and responding deputies.
Akehurst surrendered without incident after deputies served him with a court-authorized warrant. He was arrested and lodged at Deschutes County Adult Jail on outstanding warrants.
Additional charges may be included pending further review.
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