In the second week of February of this year, the Central Oregon Drug Enforcement Team intensified it's focus on interdicting methamphetamine shipments on Highway 97, that were destined for delivery to Deschutes County.  Over the past two weeks three separate seizures, during three separate vehicle stops have netted the seizure of just over one pound of methamphetamine with a street value of over $45,000. On February 13th at approximately 3:30 pm at the intersection of NE ... [full story]

The Deschutes County Health Department’s Downtown Health Center opened it's doors, Wednesday, March 1. Located in downtown Bend behind the Courthouse, the Center was created to support young adults in their effort to stay healthy and make responsible life decisions. The Center provides educational information and counseling, exams, testing and supplies for those young adults up to the age of 25. The Downtown Health Center is located at 1128 NW Harriman in the old Juvenile Detention ... [full story]

Notification issued March 3, 2006 Keith Allen Schmidtke Targets 12-17 Year Old Females NAME:             SCHMIDTKE, KEITH ALLEN SID:                 11589986 DOB:               06/04/1976 HEIGHT:          6' 00'' WEIGHT:         170lbs HAIR:               BLK EYES:             BRO RESIDENCE:  Last known:  Sisters, OR  97759 EMPLOYMENT:          None VEHICLE:                    None LEGAL STATUS        The offender is on Post Prison Supervision for POS SUB CF, THEFT RECE x 2 and ID THEFT x 4.  Has a previous conviction of Rape III.                                                                       SPECIAL CONDITIONS:  No intoxicating beverages, Substance Abuse Package, Sex Offender Package, No contact with Minor Males, No Contact ... [full story]