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ODHS Employee Cited For Leaving Child In Vehicle - 07/31/26

Date: July 31, 2026 
Case #: 2026-00041658 
Incident: ODHS employee cited for leaving child in vehicle 
Date / Time of Incident: July 28, 2026 / 3:30 p.m.    
Location:  ODHS offices, SW Emkay Drive, Bend   
Arrested: Kenneth Michael Anderson, 56-year-old Bend resident 
Offense: Child Neglect II

 

At approximately 1:37 p.m. on Wednesday, July 29, Bend Police received a report that an Oregon Department of Human Services family time coordinator left a child in a vehicle on Tuesday, July 28. 

 

An investigation found that ODHS employee Kenneth Michael Anderson coordinated a family visit with an 8-month-old baby and her family in Redmond on July 28. When the visit ended at approximately 2:30 p.m., Anderson drove the baby from the Redmond child welfare office to the Bend child welfare office on SW Emkay Avenue. The baby fell asleep during the drive, and Anderson parked the van and walked into the office, forgetting the baby in the vehicle. Anderson then left the office in a different vehicle to go to another location. 

 

Within approximately 30 minutes, Anderson realized he had forgotten the baby in the van and contacted his supervisor, who found the baby in the unlocked vehicle, provided care to the child, and took her to St. Charles Bend for evaluation. The baby was released without injury and returned to her resource parents. 

 

Bend Police detectives arrested Anderson on suspicion of second-degree child neglect on Thursday, July 30.

 

This is an unfortunate reminder to never leave a child unattended in a vehicle for any length of time. Make sure to check your entire vehicle, but especially the backseat, before walking away. You might also consider putting a purse, backpack, or other personal item in your backseat as a reminder to look there before you lock the car and walk away. 

 

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, a child’s body temperature rises three to five times faster than an adult’s body temperature. In 2025, 31 children died of heatstroke after being left in hot vehicles.  

ODHS Employee Cited For Leaving Child In Vehicle - 07/31/26

Date: July 31, 2026 
Case #: 2026-00041658 
Incident: ODHS employee cited for leaving child in vehicle 
Date / Time of Incident: July 28, 2026 / 3:30 p.m.    
Location:  ODHS offices, SW Emkay Drive, Bend   
Arrested: Kenneth Michael Anderson, 56-year-old Bend resident 
Offense: Child Neglect II

 

At approximately 1:37 p.m. on Wednesday, July 29, Bend Police received a report that an Oregon Department of Human Services family time coordinator left a child in a vehicle on Tuesday, July 28. 

 

An investigation found that ODHS employee Kenneth Michael Anderson coordinated a family visit with an 8-month-old baby and her family in Redmond on July 28. When the visit ended at approximately 2:30 p.m., Anderson drove the baby from the Redmond child welfare office to the Bend child welfare office on SW Emkay Avenue. The baby fell asleep during the drive, and Anderson parked the van and walked into the office, forgetting the baby in the vehicle. Anderson then left the office in a different vehicle to go to another location. 

 

Within approximately 30 minutes, Anderson realized he had forgotten the baby in the van and contacted his supervisor, who found the baby in the unlocked vehicle, provided care to the child, and took her to St. Charles Bend for evaluation. The baby was released without injury and returned to her resource parents. 

 

Bend Police detectives arrested Anderson on suspicion of second-degree child neglect on Thursday, July 30.

 

This is an unfortunate reminder to never leave a child unattended in a vehicle for any length of time. Make sure to check your entire vehicle, but especially the backseat, before walking away. You might also consider putting a purse, backpack, or other personal item in your backseat as a reminder to look there before you lock the car and walk away. 

 

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, a child’s body temperature rises three to five times faster than an adult’s body temperature. In 2025, 31 children died of heatstroke after being left in hot vehicles.  

Pedestrian Fatally Struck By Train Near Reed Market Rd. - 07/20/26

Date: July 20, 2026

 

Case #: 2026-00039399

 

Incident: Pedestrian fatally struck by train near Reed Market Rd.

 

Location: 1100 block of SE Reed Market Rd.

 

At approximately 4:38 a.m. on Monday, July 20, Bend Police received a call that a BNSF train conductor reported a pedestrian was struck by a train near the intersection with Reed Market Rd.

 

When officers arrived the northbound train was stopped, blocking both directions of Reed Market Rd. Officers found an unconscious man on the west side of the railroad tracks and immediately began CPR. The man was transported by Bend Fire to St. Charles where he later died from his injuries.

 

Reed Market Rd. was closed in both directions for approximately two hours during an investigation by Bend Police and BNSF Railway. This is an ongoing investigation, and the name of the man is being withheld until his family is notified.

Pedestrian Fatally Struck By Train Near Reed Market Rd. - 07/20/26

Date: July 20, 2026

 

Case #: 2026-00039399

 

Incident: Pedestrian fatally struck by train near Reed Market Rd.

 

Location: 1100 block of SE Reed Market Rd.

 

At approximately 4:38 a.m. on Monday, July 20, Bend Police received a call that a BNSF train conductor reported a pedestrian was struck by a train near the intersection with Reed Market Rd.

 

When officers arrived the northbound train was stopped, blocking both directions of Reed Market Rd. Officers found an unconscious man on the west side of the railroad tracks and immediately began CPR. The man was transported by Bend Fire to St. Charles where he later died from his injuries.

 

Reed Market Rd. was closed in both directions for approximately two hours during an investigation by Bend Police and BNSF Railway. This is an ongoing investigation, and the name of the man is being withheld until his family is notified.

UPDATE: Reed Market Closed At Railroad Crossing - 07/20/26

UPDATE: SE Reed Market Rd. has reopened in both directions. The closure lasted approximately two hours.

Reed Market Road eastbound and westbound are currently blocked by a train at the railroad crossing for approximatley 1 hour. Use alternate route if planning to travel through the area. 

UPDATE: Reed Market Closed At Railroad Crossing - 07/20/26

UPDATE: SE Reed Market Rd. has reopened in both directions. The closure lasted approximately two hours.

Reed Market Road eastbound and westbound are currently blocked by a train at the railroad crossing for approximatley 1 hour. Use alternate route if planning to travel through the area. 

Bend Police Seek Applications For Police Chief’s Advisory Council - 07/16/26

Bend Police seek applications for Police Chief’s Advisory Council
 
The Bend Police Department is seeking applications from Bend community members interested in serving on the Police Chief’s Advisory Council. 
 
The Police Chief’s Advisory Council, rebooted in 2022, is designed to build and keep trust between the community and the police department.  
 
The council is made up of as many as 20 community members with broad and diverse life experiences that reflect the Bend community. The Chief of Police will select members based on their integrity, commitment to the community, and a demonstrated ability to act as a communication channel to community networks.
 
The PCAC serves three critical missions: 
  • To advise the Chief of Police and the Police Department on various issues from the community perspective.
  • To act as a communication channel between community networks and the Police Department; and
  • To enhance trust between the community and the law enforcement agencies that serve them.
New members serve two-year terms. Members generally will not serve more than a single two-year term on the PCAC, although the Chief of Police has discretion to reappoint members to additional terms.
 
Meetings will generally run for 90 minutes to two hours, one evening per month, and regular attendance is expected. Meetings will primarily take place on the fourth Wednesday of each month. Members are also expected to attend Community Academy and participate in at least one ride-along with an officer.  
 
If you’re interested in serving your community on the Police Chief’s Advisory Council, please fill out an application by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, July 29. You can learn more about the PCAC on our website. 

Bend Police Seek Applications For Police Chief’s Advisory Council - 07/16/26

Bend Police seek applications for Police Chief’s Advisory Council
 
The Bend Police Department is seeking applications from Bend community members interested in serving on the Police Chief’s Advisory Council. 
 
The Police Chief’s Advisory Council, rebooted in 2022, is designed to build and keep trust between the community and the police department.  
 
The council is made up of as many as 20 community members with broad and diverse life experiences that reflect the Bend community. The Chief of Police will select members based on their integrity, commitment to the community, and a demonstrated ability to act as a communication channel to community networks.
 
The PCAC serves three critical missions: 
  • To advise the Chief of Police and the Police Department on various issues from the community perspective.
  • To act as a communication channel between community networks and the Police Department; and
  • To enhance trust between the community and the law enforcement agencies that serve them.
New members serve two-year terms. Members generally will not serve more than a single two-year term on the PCAC, although the Chief of Police has discretion to reappoint members to additional terms.
 
Meetings will generally run for 90 minutes to two hours, one evening per month, and regular attendance is expected. Meetings will primarily take place on the fourth Wednesday of each month. Members are also expected to attend Community Academy and participate in at least one ride-along with an officer.  
 
If you’re interested in serving your community on the Police Chief’s Advisory Council, please fill out an application by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, July 29. You can learn more about the PCAC on our website. 

Join Bend PD At National Night Out On Tuesday, Aug. 4 (Photo) - 07/14/26

Join the Bend Police Department at its annual National Night Out

 

The Bend Police Department once again welcomes the Bend community to join in a night of family-friendly fun at National Night Out, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 4 at Mountain View High School.  

 

The event is part of a nationwide program designed to foster strong relationships between community members and law enforcement. 

 

This is a completely free event with food and entertainment for everyone. The event features music, lawn games, face painting and bounce houses, as well as demonstrations from our K9 unit and unmanned aerial systems (drones) throughout the evening. A variety of vehicles will be on display for kids and adults alike to check out, including a Bend Police patrol car, an armored vehicle and a fire engine. Police officers will serve hot dogs and other food and drinks, and community groups will be on hand to share resources as well.

 

In an effort to offer an event that is accessible to all community members, the first hour of this year’s National Night Out (from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.) will be sensory friendly, with lower music volume, no sirens, and no bright or flashing lights. Sensory kits will be available to borrow during the event courtesy of Central Oregon Disability Services Network.

 

A big thank you to our wonderful sponsors: BASX, Hayden Homes, IBEW 280, Mid Oregon Credit Union, St. Charles Health System, Vero Fiber and Vyanet. Their generosity makes this event possible. 

 

Thanks as well to the following for their in-kind donations: Advanced Systems Portable Restrooms, Bend Fire & Rescue, Bend-La Pine Schools, Bigfoot Beverages, Burgerville, Combined Communications, Eberhard’s Dairy, Franz Bakery, Kona Ice, Mt. Bachelor National Ski Patrol, Oregon National Guard, and Walmart.

 

Keep up to date on the event here: https://www.facebook.com/share/1CyB7RndPV/

 

WHAT: Bend Police National Night Out 
WHEN: 4-8 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 4 
WHERE: Mountain View High School, 2755 NE 27th Street, Bend

Attached Media Files: Tug of War, Face Paint, Hot Dogs, Drones, Vehicles,

Join Bend PD At National Night Out On Tuesday, Aug. 4 (Photo) - 07/14/26

Join the Bend Police Department at its annual National Night Out

 

The Bend Police Department once again welcomes the Bend community to join in a night of family-friendly fun at National Night Out, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 4 at Mountain View High School.  

 

The event is part of a nationwide program designed to foster strong relationships between community members and law enforcement. 

 

This is a completely free event with food and entertainment for everyone. The event features music, lawn games, face painting and bounce houses, as well as demonstrations from our K9 unit and unmanned aerial systems (drones) throughout the evening. A variety of vehicles will be on display for kids and adults alike to check out, including a Bend Police patrol car, an armored vehicle and a fire engine. Police officers will serve hot dogs and other food and drinks, and community groups will be on hand to share resources as well.

 

In an effort to offer an event that is accessible to all community members, the first hour of this year’s National Night Out (from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.) will be sensory friendly, with lower music volume, no sirens, and no bright or flashing lights. Sensory kits will be available to borrow during the event courtesy of Central Oregon Disability Services Network.

 

A big thank you to our wonderful sponsors: BASX, Hayden Homes, IBEW 280, Mid Oregon Credit Union, St. Charles Health System, Vero Fiber and Vyanet. Their generosity makes this event possible. 

 

Thanks as well to the following for their in-kind donations: Advanced Systems Portable Restrooms, Bend Fire & Rescue, Bend-La Pine Schools, Bigfoot Beverages, Burgerville, Combined Communications, Eberhard’s Dairy, Franz Bakery, Kona Ice, Mt. Bachelor National Ski Patrol, Oregon National Guard, and Walmart.

 

Keep up to date on the event here: https://www.facebook.com/share/1CyB7RndPV/

 

WHAT: Bend Police National Night Out 
WHEN: 4-8 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 4 
WHERE: Mountain View High School, 2755 NE 27th Street, Bend

Attached Media Files: Tug of War, Face Paint, Hot Dogs, Drones, Vehicles,

UPDATE: Assault Suspect In Custody - 07/11/26

UPDATE: At approximately 9:36 p.m. on Friday, July 10, Bend Police located Gabriel Dean Christensen, 41, at the Stillwater Crossing Apartments in the 60800 block of SW Atwood Drive. Christensen was the suspect in a July 7 assault who ran from a July 9 traffic stop in the area of NE Neff Road and 27th Street. 

 

When officers approached Christensen at the apartment complex, he ran away. K9 Buck was deployed and bit Christensen, and officers were able to take him into custody. Officers provided medical treatment on scene until Bend Fire medics arrived and transported him to St. Charles Bend. 

 

Christensen was lodged at the Deschutes County Jail on suspicion of two counts of strangulation, two counts of fourth-degree assault, menacing, coercion, felon in possession of a firearm, possession of a controlled substance, delivery of a controlled substance (methamphetamine), two counts of third-degree escape, attempting to elude a police officer, unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, and a warrant. 

 

*****

 

Date: July 9, 2026 
Case #: 2026-00037089 
Incident: Bend man wanted in domestic assault flees traffic stop
Date / Time of Incident: July 9, 2026 / 4:51 p.m.  
Location: NE Neff Road & 27th Street, Bend

 

At approximately 4:47 p.m. on Thursday, July 9, Bend Police received a call from St. Charles Bend reporting that someone had called the hospital and threatened to carry out a shooting there. The hospital conducted a lockout at the facility.

 

As officers were en route to the hospital on that call, an officer attempted to pull over a vehicle associated with a man wanted for a July 7 domestic assault. The suspect ran from the vehicle into an apartment complex near NE Neff Road and 27th Street.

 

Deschutes County 911 Dispatch issued an alert to approximately 1,971 homes and businesses urging the public to stay indoors and to call police if they saw the suspect.

 

Officers set up a perimeter of the area, flew multiple drones and used K9s to conduct a thorough search of the area, but were unable to locate him.

 

There was a heavy police presence in the area while officers searched for the man. At this time, he has not been located. The suspect is described as a white man, approximately 6 feet 1 inches and 155 pounds. He was last seen wearing a black hat, black T-shirt, gray camouflage cargo shorts, white socks and black shoes. He has multiple tattoos that extend onto his neck. If you see him, please call 911.

 

Bend Police detectives separately investigated the hospital threat and determined it was unfounded and unrelated.

 

UPDATE: Assault Suspect In Custody - 07/11/26

UPDATE: At approximately 9:36 p.m. on Friday, July 10, Bend Police located Gabriel Dean Christensen, 41, at the Stillwater Crossing Apartments in the 60800 block of SW Atwood Drive. Christensen was the suspect in a July 7 assault who ran from a July 9 traffic stop in the area of NE Neff Road and 27th Street. 

 

When officers approached Christensen at the apartment complex, he ran away. K9 Buck was deployed and bit Christensen, and officers were able to take him into custody. Officers provided medical treatment on scene until Bend Fire medics arrived and transported him to St. Charles Bend. 

 

Christensen was lodged at the Deschutes County Jail on suspicion of two counts of strangulation, two counts of fourth-degree assault, menacing, coercion, felon in possession of a firearm, possession of a controlled substance, delivery of a controlled substance (methamphetamine), two counts of third-degree escape, attempting to elude a police officer, unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, and a warrant. 

 

*****

 

Date: July 9, 2026 
Case #: 2026-00037089 
Incident: Bend man wanted in domestic assault flees traffic stop
Date / Time of Incident: July 9, 2026 / 4:51 p.m.  
Location: NE Neff Road & 27th Street, Bend

 

At approximately 4:47 p.m. on Thursday, July 9, Bend Police received a call from St. Charles Bend reporting that someone had called the hospital and threatened to carry out a shooting there. The hospital conducted a lockout at the facility.

 

As officers were en route to the hospital on that call, an officer attempted to pull over a vehicle associated with a man wanted for a July 7 domestic assault. The suspect ran from the vehicle into an apartment complex near NE Neff Road and 27th Street.

 

Deschutes County 911 Dispatch issued an alert to approximately 1,971 homes and businesses urging the public to stay indoors and to call police if they saw the suspect.

 

Officers set up a perimeter of the area, flew multiple drones and used K9s to conduct a thorough search of the area, but were unable to locate him.

 

There was a heavy police presence in the area while officers searched for the man. At this time, he has not been located. The suspect is described as a white man, approximately 6 feet 1 inches and 155 pounds. He was last seen wearing a black hat, black T-shirt, gray camouflage cargo shorts, white socks and black shoes. He has multiple tattoos that extend onto his neck. If you see him, please call 911.

 

Bend Police detectives separately investigated the hospital threat and determined it was unfounded and unrelated.