The Oregon Liquor Control Commission sent $269,445 for August to Crook, Deschutes, Gilliam, Hood River, Jefferson, Klamath, Lake, Sherman, Wasco and Wheeler counties and their 33 cities as part of the total statewide distilled spirits revenue distribution of $12.9 million. Here’s the Central Oregon share: Crook Co., population 24,525, $8,071 - Prineville, $9,488; Deschutes Co., pop. 103,815, $50,228 - Bend, $71,450; LaPine, $1,504; Redmond, $22,301; Sisters, $1,656; Gilliam Co., pop. 1,885, $620 - Arlington, $555; ... [full story]

A 76-year old man reportedly suffering from Alzheimer’s disease was located by search and rescue personnel Thursday afternoon about three hours after he was reported missing after he failed to return from a walk to the end of his driveway in a rural neighborhood about ten miles south of Prineville, deputies reported. The man went missing from Prineville Lake Acres I subdivision about 11 a.m., October 4, Crook County Sheriff’s Detective Sgt. Travis Jurgens said.  ... [full story]

Parents have been informed to be on the lookout for a man who exhibited suspicious behavior and approached two ten-year-old boys after they were dropped off by a school bus on Monday afternoon in the Terrebonne area, deputies reported. The man, a white male in his late 20s to early 30s, was described by the children as balding with short brown hair, wearing a white tank top and blue jeans.  It is possible he has ... [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]

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]

A 13-year-old girl was flown to the hospital by a helicopter ambulance with suspected head injuries after she was struck by a vehicle in southwest Redmond this morning, police reported. The accident occurred about 9:15 a.m. near SW Highland Avenue and SW 23rd Street, Redmond Police Officer Jonny Dickson said.  The 13-year-old Redmond girl was found lying in the street after being hit by an automobile driven by Mary Grace Garber.  Garber, 63, is also ... [full story]

The 19-year old driver of an automobile that struck a bicyclist as he attempted to cross Highway 97 Friday night was not at fault, police said. According to a Redmond Police Department news release, officers responded to a reported vehicle versus bicyclist accident 2071 South Highway 97 shortly before 8 p.m. on September 14. The bike rider, David Reed, 45, was transported to St. Charles Medical Center in Redmond where he was treated and later released. The ... [full story]

A 53-year old Redmond woman was cited for hit-and-run plus drunk and reckless driving after she allegedly hit another vehicle and drove off with a flat tire that cast off sparks which eventually started a fire that fully engulfed her pickup and spread to nearby brush and trees, police reported. On Saturday, September 15, about 2:30 p.m., law enforcement personnel from Redmond Police, Oregon State Police (OSP), and the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office responded to ... [full story]

The Oregon Liquor Control Commission sent $241,626 for July to Crook, Deschutes, Gilliam, Hood River, Jefferson, Klamath, Lake, Sherman, Wasco and Wheeler counties and their 33 cities as part of the total statewide distilled spirits revenue distribution of $11.61 million. Here’s the Central Oregon share: Crook Co., population 24,525, $7,238 - Prineville, $8,509; Deschutes Co., pop. 103,815, $45,042 - Bend, $64,073; LaPine, $1,349; Redmond, $19,999; Sisters, $1,485; Gilliam Co., pop. 1,885, $556 - Arlington, $498; ... [full story]

Only three hours after a missing person alert was issued for a 50-year old autistic man who failed to return home from a bike ride, search and rescue team members found him alive and well and in good spirits.   Stanley Lee was located by Search and Rescue team members "in good spirits" - photo provided by RPD Redmond Police said Stanley Lee, 50, who reportedly has the mental capacity of a child, was last seen riding ... [full story]

Police say that while estimates are not yet available, burglars who broke into the Crook County Middle School in Prineville, Oregon early Monday morning likely caused thousands of dollars in damage to computers, cafeteria equipment, and other property.   Crook County Middle School in Prineville, Oregon suffered thousands of dollars in damages at the hands of burglars who vandalized the school early Monday morning - photo by crookcounty.k12.or.usAccording to a news release issued by the Prineville Police Department, officers ... [full story]

Deschutes County Sheriff’s deputies are asking the public’s help in finding out who is responsible for a rash of spray-painted graffiti that included swastikas and the phrase “White Power” which were discovered Sunday morning at several Sisters-area businesses and roadways. The sheriff’s office received several complaints on the morning of August 26 reporting the criminal mischief, Sgt. Vance Lawrence and Deputy Russell Stanage reported in a news release.  The graffiti consisted of dark red spray-painted ... [full story]