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]

Oregon State Police and Deschutes County Sheriff's Office are continuing the investigation of a head-on crash that occurred Tuesday afternoon on Highway 97 south of Bend. The fatal crash resulted in the death of a Coquille man and injuries to four others, including two seriously. On March 28, 2006 at approximately 2:45 p.m., a 2002 Honda four door driven by KEVIN DOUGLAS NASVALL, age 40, from Coquille, was southbound on Highway 97 near milepost 147 when, ... [full story]

A Redmond man, who admitted he didn't learn his lesson the day before when he broke his ankle in a crash on his motorcycle, was cited for multiple offenses Sunday afternoon near Bend. The man was stopped by an OSP trooper in an unmarked Aggressive Driving Enforcement Program (ADEP) vehicle for driving in excess of 100 mph. On March 19, 2006 at approximately 1:00 p.m., OSP Senior Trooper Scott Vaughn was patrolling in an unmarked ... [full story]

Case#/Time Type Involved Persons Title/Text 6-10-61752 Rpt Majetich, James Henry *THEFT - Theft / Forgery: See Report 11:01 Ofcr Nelson, Shane Location: Mt. Bachelor Ski Resort SO     Deschutes Cty, OR 97701 6-10-61749 Rpt Mauras, Raymond Scott *ASSIST - Assist Other Agency / Fire 5:53 Arr Holly, Walter Craig (51 yrs) Ambulance Assists: See Report SO Ofcr Nelson, Shane Location: 5876 S Hwy 97, Redmond,       OR 97756 - Rpt 911 Dispatch *ALARM - Alarm at RBJ's. Checked 1:57 Ofcr Barrett, Gary bldg and found front door open. Chkd SO     interior - all secure. Waited for RP to       arrive.       Location: 56880 Venture Ln #104       Lapine, OR 06-10-61748 Rpt Durheim, Kathleen *DUII - Arrest Made for Driving Under 1:29 Arr Jossart, Kimberly Sue ... [full story]

Case#/Time Type Involved Persons Title/Text 06-10-61769 Arr Zimmerman, Nicole Penny (25 yrs) *DRUG - Possession of a Controlled 0:37 Ofcr Sundberg, Mike Substance: See Report SO     Location: Butler Market Rd/NE 3rd St       Bend, OR 97701 [full story]

Case#/Time Type Involved Persons Title/Text 06-10-61783 Arr Klemz, Megan Elise (21 yrs) *DRUG - Possession of a Controlled 1:55 Asst K9, Narc Substance: See Report SO     Location: 400 SE Edgewater Ln/498       SE Woodland Blvd, Bend, OR 97701 06-10-61782 Arr Barney, Jeremy Joseph (21 yrs) *PV Parole or Probation Violation 0:21 Ofcr Brown, Ron Barney was arrested on a parole viola- SO     tion for consuming alcohol.       Location: 1400 NW 10th St, Bend, OR [full story]

DEQ Issues Penalties to Deschutes County and Bend General Contractor for Related Asbestos Management Violations. The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has issued a $1,000 penalty to Deschutes County for allowing unlicensed persons to perform an asbestos abatement project at the Deschutes County Courthouse, a facility it owns at 1100 NW Bond St. in Bend. Correspondingly, DEQ has issued a $1,200 penalty to Kirby Nagelhout Construction Co. (Nagelhout) of Bend, the general contractor for the ... [full story]

Central Oregon Hotshots head coach, JJ Anderson announced the signing of two players to the squad today; 6'8" guard/forward AJ Stallworth, a NBA Summer Camp-bound player and current leader of the ANBL's Georgia Grizzlies and 6'9", 265 lb. forward/center, Anthony "Teon" Knox, a former star of the England Basketball League.   Stallworth, a graduate of Life University in Marietta, Georgia, currently competes with the Georgia Grizzlies, in the American National Basketball League after having played with ... [full story]

DEQ Issues $14,214 Penalty to Furniture Company in Bend For Hazardous Waste Management Violations The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has issued a $14,214 penalty against Genesis Acquisition Company, Inc. of Portland, doing business as Northland Furniture Company, for hazardous waste management violations at its furniture manufacturing facility at 681 SE Glenwood in Bend. The company generates hazardous waste that includes waste stain and stain wipes, spent lacquer thinner and cleanup residue from spills ... [full story]