Bend Man Arrested After Menacing Teens With Gun
Police seized a firearm from a 67-year-old man following a confrontation with teenagers at a downtown Bend parking garage.
Bend Crime News
Across Bend, coverage here takes in law enforcement activity, investigations, public safety and judicial proceedings. Reporting focuses on incidents as they unfold and the broader implications for the city.
Accidents
Electric Scooter Rider Dies in Bend Construction Zone
A 40-year-old man died after striking rebar while riding through a closed road in Northeast Bend.
Property Crime
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Do you trust that local authorities have enough authority to effectively manage repeat offenders?
Bend Man Arrested After Alfalfa Market Theft
Authorities charged a local man with multiple offenses following a volatile encounter at the store on Willard Road.
Law Enforcement
Bend Police Engage in Standoff With Barricaded Subject
Authorities are currently working to apprehend a suspect who barricaded himself near Northeast Purcell Boulevard.
Drug Crime
Live Poll
Do you believe stricter regulations on manufacturing ghost guns would make your community safer?
Central Oregon Team Seizes 69 Ghost Guns in Bend
Authorities recovered unserialized firearms and manufacturing tools from a residence on Winnebago Lane.
Violence
Man Arrested After Assault Outside Bend Venue
A 32-year-old Warm Springs man was arrested for allegedly assaulting a Redmond man outside a Bend concert venue.
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Bend reporting spans active police investigations, court appearances, sentencing outcomes and updates on regional public safety initiatives. Coverage extends across the city and the communities around it. Seasonal fluctuations in tourist traffic often impact the volume and type of incidents reported throughout the year. Changes in department staffing and local ordinances frequently constrain how law enforcement manages shifting patterns of activity.