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

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 & 27^th 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.

Bend Police Seek Additional Victims In Sexual Abuse Case - 06/29/26

Date: June 17, 2026

Case #: 2026-00009179

Incident: Bend Police seek additional victims in sexual abuse case

Arrested: Alex Roger Stanley, 19-year-old Bend resident 

Offenses: Rape III x2, Sexual Abuse II x2, Using a Child in a Sexual Display x3, Distribution of a Controlled Substance to a Minor (Methamphetamine)

On Wednesday, June 17, Bend Police detectives arrested 19-year-old Bend resident Alex Roger Stanley on suspicion of the above charges, all related to the same victim.

Stanley’s arrest is the result of an investigation that began in February 2026 when a 15-year-old female victim was provided a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) examination at St. Charles. Bend Police detectives conducted an investigation which resulted in probable cause for Stanley’s arrest.

Stanley is a transient man who has been in the Bend area for several years. During that time, he has had periodic access to children. Bend Police detectives believe Stanley may have victimized additional minors. If you have information to share, please call non-emergency dispatch at 541-693-6911.

Door Dash Driver Arrested For Shooting Gun Following Verbal Dispute - 06/26/26

Date: June 26, 2026

Case #: 2026-00034282

Incident: Door Dash driver arrested for shooting gun following verbal dispute

Location: 19600 block of Poplar St.

Arrested: Tyler James Blaylock, 33-year-old Prineville Resident 

Offenses: Unlawful Use of a Weapon, Reckless Endangering, Menacing

At approximately 3:16 a.m. on Friday, June 26, Bend Police responded to multiple calls reporting the sound of shots being fired near Poplar St. One caller reported being shot at by a Door Dash driver as the driver left the area.

An investigation revealed the victim’s brother had ordered food through the Door Dash delivery app. As the victim waited for the delivery in a vehicle outside the home, they became upset over the approaching delivery driver’s careless driving through the neighborhood. A verbal dispute occurred and the delivery driver, later identified as 33-year-old Prineville resident Tyler James Blaylock, fired multiple shots as he drove away. Police located bullet casings at the scene consistent with the initial reports.

A Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office deputy located Blaylock’s vehicle driving northbound on Highway 97 near milepost 131 just before 4 a.m. The deputy and a Redmond police officer stopped the vehicle on Airport Way in Redmond and Blaylock was detained without incident. Blaylock was taken into custody by Bend Police on suspicion of unlawful use of a weapon, reckless endangering and menacing. He was held at Bend Police before being lodged at Deschutes County Jail.

No one was injured during this incident. This is an ongoing investigation. If you live in the incident area and have information to share, please call Bend Police Detectives at 541-693-6911. Bend Police thanks Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office and Redmond Police Department for their assistance.

Two Teenagers Arrested In SW Bend Altercation - 06/22/26

Date: June 22, 2026

Case #: 2026-00033351

Incident: Two teenagers arrested in SW Bend altercation

Location: Intersection of Lodgepole Dr. and Mahogony St.

Arrested: 14-year-old Bend resident; 14-year-old Bend resident 

Offenses: Assault II, Unlawful Use of a Weapon, Menacing

At approximately 11:35 p.m. on Sunday, June 21, Bend Police responded to an unknown problem near Lodgepole Dr. and Mahogony St. involving multiple juveniles. Officers located two juveniles and determined two other involved juveniles were no longer in the area.

An investigation revealed an altercation between the juveniles, all boys, with physical injuries to two. Both injured boys were treated and released at St. Charles.

As a result of the investigation, two 14-year-olds were arrested and transported to the Deschutes County Juvenile Community Justice Facility; one on suspicion of second-degree assault and unlawful use of a weapon and the second on suspicion of menacing.

Bend Man Arrested For Sexually Abusing Minor Co-workers - 06/18/26

Date: June 18, 2026

Case #: 2026-00026161

Incident: Bend man arrested for sexually abusing minor co-workers

Location: 400 block of NE Kearney Ave.

Arrested: Davis Allen Kellar, 35-year-old Bend resident 

Offenses: Sexual Abuse II x2, Sexual Abuse III x2, Contributing to the Sexual Delinquency of a Minor x2, Sexual Misconduct x2

On Thursday, Jun. 18, Bend Police detectives arrested 35-year-old Davis Allen Kellar on suspicion of the above charges. Kellar was arrested at his home in the 400 block of NE Kearney Ave. in Bend as detectives served a search warrant at the same location.

Kellar’s arrest is the result of a month-long investigation into reports he engaged in sexual acts with minors. Multiple interviews indicate Kellar likely had inappropriate relationships with minor co-workers at a local restaurant in downtown Bend.

Kellar may have had access to other minors through his job. This is an ongoing investigation; if you have information to share, please call Det. Dallas Wilson at 541-693-6911.

UPDATE: 6-17-26 Bend Man Arrested After Robbery, Assaults - 06/17/26

UPDATE: On June 16, 2026, with assistance from the community, officers obtained video surveillance related to the initial incident reported at 407 SE 3^rd St. Based on this additional information and the surveillance footage, officers determined the incident took place at the intersection of SE Vine Street and SE 3rd Street, rather than inside the Express Eco Laundromat.

The Bend Police Department would like to express its gratitude to community members who provided valuable evidence and information regarding these cases.

Date: June 15, 2026

Case #: 2026-00031963; 2026-00031965

Incident: Bend man arrested after robbery, assaults

Date / Time of Incident: June 15, 2026 / 9:28 a.m. 

Location: 400 block of SE 3^rd Street, Bend

Arrested: José Luis García Chávez, 48-year-old Bend resident 

Offenses: Attempted Robbery II, Robbery III, Assault IV x2, Menacing x2, Attempted Assault on a Police Officer, Resisting Arrest, Attempted Theft III, Theft III, Disorderly Conduct II x2

Bend man arrested after robbery, assaults.

At approximately 9:28 a.m. on Monday, June 15, a Bend Police officer was flagged down at Royal Gateway Motel, 475 SE 3^rd St., by a person who had just been assaulted during an attempted robbery at Eco Laundry Mat, 407 SE 3^rd St. The victim was able to direct the officer to the suspect, who was still in the area. The officer located the suspect, covered in blood and later identified as 48-year-old Bend resident José Luis García Chávez. During the encounter with police at Royal Gateway Motel, a Taser was used as García Chávez was taken into custody.

At approximately 9:30 a.m. Bend Police received a separate call for a robbery at Ace Market, 449 SE 3^rd Street. The caller reported that a man had demanded money from the store employee, then fought the employee after chasing them through the store.

An investigation revealed the suspects from the attempted robbery and assault at Eco Laundry Mat and the robbery and assault at Ace Market are the same person.

The assault victims sustained minor injuries and were treated at the scene by Bend Fire paramedics. No police officers were injured during this incident.

García Chávez was arrested on suspicion of the above charges. He sustained injuries prior to the encounter with police and was treated at the scene by Bend Fire paramedics before being transported to St. Charles. After treatment at St. Charles he was lodged at Deschutes County Jail. Anyone who may have been a witness to the incidents and has not already been interviewed by police is asked to contact Detective Dallas Wilson at 541-693-6911.

The southbound lanes of SE 3^rd Street were closed for approximately one hour during the incident. Bend Police were assisted by members of Bend Fire and Oregon Department of Transportation.