Deschutes County Sheriff News & Public Updates
Stay current with the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Department through our regularly updated news feed.
The sheriff’s office publishes timely reports covering search and rescue operations, fire activity, crime alerts, and department announcements.
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OIS Reports
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Latest News & Active Alerts
- The Deschutes County Sheriff's Offices Lifts All Evacuation Notices For Hidden Forest Fire As It Reaches 100% Containment
- 08/11/26 Bend, Ore. -- All evacuation notices for the Hidden Forest Fire southeast of Bend have now been lifted. The fire is 100% contained, and crews are conducting mop‑up operations to secure remaining hot spots. All roads in the area are back open. The Sheriff’s Office would…
- The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Reduces Evacuation Notices For Hidden Forest Fire
- 08/08/26 Bend, Ore. -- Most evacuation levels have been lifted for the Hidden Forest Fire, with one Level 3 (Go Now) evacuation area still in place along Forest Service Road 18 near Arnold Ice Cave. Heavy machinery, engines, and personnel continue working throughout the Level 3 (Go Now) zone.…
- The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Changes Evacuation Notices For Hidden Forest Fire Southeast Of Bend
- 08/07/26 Bend, Ore. – As of 9:00 p.m., on Friday, August 7, most evacuation notices related to the Hidden Forest Fire southeast of Bend have been reduced or lifted. Fire crews made strong progress throughout the afternoon and have successfully stopped the fire’s forward movement. Thanks to…
Activity Reports
The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office releases regular activity reports to keep the public informed on department operations.
These reports document calls for service, rescue efforts, law enforcement responses, and other actions taken by DCSO deputies across the county.
10,334
Dispatched Calls for Service
2413
Traffic Stops
(11% resulted in citations)
339
Motor Vehicle Crashes
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Media Contacts & Additional Resources
Media Contact
Public Information Officer
Jason Carr
Phone
(541) 617-3383
Email
jcarr@deschutes.org
Available Hours
Mon–Fri, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM