A Klamath Falls-area woman died early Monday morning when the car she was driving crossed the centerline and collided with a commercial truck on Highway 97 about three miles north of Klamath Falls, Oregon State Police (OSP) reported.   OSP troopers are continuing an investigation to determine the cause of the crash that killed a Klamath Falls woman early this morning on Highway 97 - OSP photo On September 24, 2007 shortly before 1 a.m., a 2005 ... [full story]

A 44-year old woman who worked as manager and assistant manager of the Papa Murphy’s Take-and-Bake Pizza in southwest Redmond has been arrested for allegedly embezzling between $70,000 and $80,000 from the business in 2006.   Cynthia Lee Buck - DCJ photo Cynthia Lee Buck of 2816 SW 28th Street in Redmond was taken into custody and lodged in the Deschutes County Jail last week following an investigation into activities that occurred between August and December of ... [full story]

A 31-year old Bend man has been charged with over two dozen offenses after he allegedly led officers on a car chase in a stolen vehicle, crashed, fled on foot, stole a second vehicle then ran when he was located, tried unsuccessfully to steal a police car, stole a third vehicle, crashed into a parked car, fled on foot, then was ultimately captured as he attempted to break into a nearby duplex.   Jason Lee Taylor ... [full story]

Cougars have been sighted three times in the Dry Canyon area of Redmond over the last three weeks, authorities said, prompting safety reminders for residents who live in or near “cougar country”. In a news release issued recently by Redmond Police Captain Brian McNaughton, he encouraged residents or visitors to the area to refer to the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) web site for safety tips, and passed along the following ODFW data: ... [full story]

An investigation into the death of a 44-year old Prineville woman is being conducted by the Prineville Police Department and Crook County District Attorney, authorities reported. Police responded to 3212 NE Yellowpine Road shortly before 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, September 22,  where the body of Gerie Lyn Dixon was found.  Dixon, a resident of 603 NE Garner Street in Prineville, had no apparent signs of trauma, Chief Eric Bush said.  The cause of death remains under ... [full story]