Emergency Info and Latest News from the Deschutes County Sheriff's Office

Released by:  Sgt. Nathan Garibay

**Update September 7, 2024/ 6 PM**

Current Level 3 (Go Now):

Due to the Firestone Fire, the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office has expanded evacuation notices to the north. 

Level 3 (Go Now) Evacuations include all areas north of the Lake/Deschutes County Line to Pine Mountain, east of FS 18 (China Hat Rd) and FS 25 (Spencer Wells Rd), west of Moffit Rd.

Level 3 (Go Now) Evacuations near Mt. Bachelor due to the Backside Fire remain in effect.

Level 3: Means “GO” evacuate now. Leave immediately! Danger to your area is current or imminent, and you should evacuate immediately. If you choose to ignore this advisement, you must understand that emergency services may not be available to assist you further. DO NOT delay leaving to gather any belongings or make efforts to protect your home. This will be the last notice you receive.

Current Level 1 (Be Ready)

Due to the Firestone Fire, the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office has issued Level 1 (Be Ready) Evacuations include areas north of Pine Mountain between FS 25 (Spencer Wells Rd) and Moffit Rd all the way to Hwy 20.

Due to an incident near Flat Top Butte in Northern Lake County, the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office is issuing Level 1 (Be Ready) for areas west of FS 18 (China Hat Rd), north of the Deschutes County/Lake County Line, south of FS 21 Rd, and generally southeast of Newberry Caldera.

Level 1: Means “BE READY“ for potential evacuation. Residents should be aware of the danger that exists in their area, monitor emergency services websites and local media outlets for information. This is the time for preparation and precautionary movements of persons with special needs, mobile property and (under certain circumstances) pets and livestock. If conditions worsen, emergency services personnel may contact you via an emergency notification system.

Current maps including evacuation areas can be found at:

https://deschutes.org/emergency 

For fire information, you can visit the Central Oregon Fire Information site at:

www.centraloregonfire.org

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The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office is supporting firefighters responding to or engaged with new fires. Two areas are under evacuation notices.

The Backside Fire located west of Mt. Bachelor in the roadless area has necessitated Level 3 (Go Now) Evacuation notices for the Mt Bachelor area including Mt. Bachelor, Todd Creek Horse Camp, Sparks Lake, Devils Lake, and Quinn Meadow area. 

Level 3: Means “GO” evacuate now. Leave immediately! Danger to your area is current or imminent, and you should evacuate immediately. If you choose to ignore this advisement, you must understand that emergency services may not be available to assist you further. DO NOT delay leaving to gather any belongings or make efforts to protect your home. This will be the last notice you receive.

The Firestone Fire located south of Pine Mountain near the Lake County line necessitated a Level 2 (Be Set) Evacuation area for the area south of Pine Mountain between FS 18 (China Hat Rd) and FS 23 (Sand Springs Rd).

Level 2: Means “BE SET” to evacuate. You must prepare to leave at a moment’s notice. This level indicates there is significant danger to your area, and residents should either voluntary relocate to a shelter or with family and friends outside of the affected area, or if choosing to remain, to be ready to evacuate at a moment’s notice. Residents MAY have time to gather necessary items, but doing so is at their own risk. This may be the only notice you receive. Emergency services cannot guarantee that they will be able to notify you if conditions rapidly deteriorate. Area media services will be asked to broadcast periodic updates.

Current maps including evacuation areas can be found at:

https://deschutes.org/emergency 

For fire information, you can visit the Central Oregon Fire Information site at:

www.centraloregonfire.org

The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office is a full-service agency that oversees the adult jail, provides patrol, criminal investigations, civil process and search and rescue operations. Special units include SWAT, Street Crimes, Marine Patrol, ATV Patrol, Forest Patrol, along with five K9 teams. Founded in 1916 and today led by your duly elected Sheriff L. Shane Nelson, the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office serves 210,000 residents in Deschutes County. The agency has 265 authorized and funded personnel, which includes 195 sworn employees who provide services to the 3,055 square miles of Deschutes County. 

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Released By: Sergeant Jason Wall

Release Date: September 5, 2024

Missing/Overdue Person: Tymon, Daryl Thomas 39-year-old male, Bend

Narrative: 

The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office is requesting the publics assistance with locating a missing person, Daryl Thomas Tymon.

Daryl was last seen wearing a blue button up, green cargo pants, brown hiking boots, and a tan colored Advantage Landscaping baseball hat. Daryl was last heard from on September 2nd, 2024, by a friend.

Daryl routinely wears thin rimmed eyeglasses and drives a gold Honda Element, with front passenger door damage. The vehicle is bearing an Oregon license plate 450 LTM.

Daryl was last known to be in the area of Wanoga or Swampy Lakes Sno Parks. If anyone from the public witnesses Daryl or his vehicle, please contact Deschutes County 911 Dispatch immediately, reference case # 24-50765.

The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office is a full-service agency that oversees the adult jail, provides patrol, criminal investigations, civil process and search and rescue operations. Special units include SWAT, Street Crimes, Marine Patrol, ATV Patrol, Forest Patrol, along with five K9 teams. Founded in 1916 and today led by your duly elected Sheriff L. Shane Nelson, the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office serves 210,000 residents in Deschutes County. The agency has 265 authorized and funded personnel, which includes 195 sworn employees who provide services to the 3,055 square miles of Deschutes County. 

Released By: Sergeant Jason Wall

Release Date: September 4, 2024

Location#1: 55000 block of Osprey Road, Bend 

Location #2: 52000 block of Ponderosa Way, La Pine

Arrested: Kaleb Ryan Beckwith (34)

Charges: ORS 475(C).349 (3) (b) Unlawful Manufacture Marijuana (Felony), ORS 475.752 Unlawful Manufacture/Unlawful Possession of a Schedule One Controlled Substance (Psilocybin) (Felony)

Arrested: Madison Woods (28)

Charges: ORS 475(C).349 (3) (b) Unlawful Manufacture Marijuana (Felony), ORS 475.752 Unlawful Manufacture/Unlawful Possession of a Schedule One Controlled Substance (Psilocybin) (Felony)

Arrested: Sean Edward Berroth (36)

Charges:  ORS 475(C).349 (3) (b) Unlawful Manufacture Marijuana (Felony), ORS 475(C).349 (3) (b) Attempted MCS Marijuana (Misdemeanor)

Arrested: Laura M Koestner (38)

Charges: ORS 475(C).349 (3) (b) Attempted MCS Marijuana (Misdemeanor) 

Narrative:

At approximately 8:00 am on August 29th, 2024, Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Illegal Marijuana Market Enforcement (DCIMME) Detectives executed two search warrants concluding a long-term investigation into the illegal production of marijuana. 

The two search warrants were executed in the 52000 Block of Ponderosa Way, La Pine and 55000 Block of Osprey Rd, Bend. Both address' were being used in conjunction with one another to produce illegal marijuana. 

During the search of the locations, 461 marijuana plants in various stages of growth were located and seized. Over 5.5 pounds of processed marijuana was seized from the location. Seven firearms and U.S currency were seized from the locations. During the search, over 23 pounds of processed psilocybin mushrooms were located and seized. 

Based on recent Oregon/Idaho drug pricing from 2023, the value of the seized psilocybin was valued at over $35,000. Detectives believe both the illegal marijuana and psilocybin was destined for the black market. 

This investigation is ongoing and anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to report their information to Deschutes County 911 non-emergency at (541) 693-6911.

Beckwith and Woods were both lodged at the Deschutes County Sheriff's Office Adult Jail on the above listed charges. Berroth and Koestner were issued criminal citations for the above listed charges.

DCIMME would like to thank, Central Oregon Drug Enforcement, Bend Police Department, Redmond Police Department, Oregon State Police, Jefferson County Sheriff's Office, Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Oregon National Guard, Oregon Water Resources Department, Deschutes County Code Enforcement.

The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office is a full-service agency that oversees the adult jail, provides patrol, criminal investigations, civil process and search and rescue operations. Special units include SWAT, Street Crimes, Marine Patrol, ATV Patrol, Forest Patrol, along with five K9 teams. Founded in 1916 and today led by your duly elected Sheriff L. Shane Nelson, the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office serves 210,000 residents in Deschutes County. The agency has 265 authorized and funded personnel, which includes 195 sworn employees who provide services to the 3,055 square miles of Deschutes County.

Four vehicle crash in Sisters

Released by: Lt. Chad Davis

Release Date: 9/3/24

Driver #1:Langeliers, Preston     Age: 39   

                 Wilsonville, Oregon

Vehicle #1: 2018 Honda Pilot

Vehicle #2:  2018 Subaru Forester, parked

Vehicle #3    2023 Toyota Camry, parked

Vehicle #4   2023 Volkswagen Taos, parked

NARRATIVE:

On 9/3/24 at 12:59 p.m., deputies with the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to a vehicle crash on East Cascade Avenue, between S. Fir St and S. Spruce St.  The initial caller reported the vehicle had flipped over on Cascade Avenue and was blocking the roadway. 

Upon arrival, deputies located a black 2018 Honda Pilot resting on its driver’s side and facing west in the westbound lane.   Cascade Avenue was shut down and traffic was re-routed around the scene.

Medics from the Sisters-Camp Sherman Rural Fire Protection District arrived on scene and began evaluating the occupants of the Honda, who had extricated themselves from the vehicle.   Medics determined the driver and two minor passengers were uninjured and were not transported by medics. 

Deputies determined the crash occurred when the driver of the Honda Pilot, Preston Langeliers, was driving westbound on Cascade Avenue and he left his lane of travel  while reaching for an unknown object. 

Langeliers first struck the driver’s side mirror of a 2018 Subaru Forester, which was parked on the north side of Cascade Avenue.   Langeliers then continued westbound and struck the left rear corner of a parked 2023 Toyota Camry, which caused Langeliers’ vehicle to roll up onto its driver’s side.  Langeliers’ vehicle came to rest in the westbound lane of Cascade Avenue.  The Toyota Camry was pushed forward, where it struck a 2023 Volkswagen Taos, which was also parked on the north side of Cascade Avenue. 

Cascade Avenue, also designated as Highway 20 West, was closed down for approximately one hour due to this crash.   

The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by the Oregon State Police, the Oregon Department of Transportation and the city of Sisters Public Works department. 

The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office is a full service agency that oversees the adult jail, provides patrol, criminal investigations, civil process and search and rescue operations. Special units include SWAT, Marine Patrol, ATV Patrol, Forest Patrol, along with five K9 teams. Founded in 1916 and today led by your duly elected Sheriff L. Shane Nelson, the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office serves over 200,000 residents in Deschutes County. The agency has 259 authorized and funded personnel, which includes 193 sworn employees who provide services to the 3,055 square miles of Deschutes County.

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Released By: Sergeant Jason Wall

Release Date: August 30, 2024

Location: 20000 block of Nelson Road

Pilot: Rudd, David Lee, 62-year-old male, 

Vehicle: 1946 Luscombe 8A single engine aircraft

Narrative:

On August 30, 2024, at 1:36 pm the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to a report of a possible plane crash in the area of the Bend Airport. The pilot, and sole occupant of the aircraft sustained minor injuries and advised he self-extricated from the aircraft.

The aircraft was described as a single engine 1946 Luscombe 8A, red in color. The pilot David Lee Rudd advised he was travelling from Lewiston, Idaho. Rudd stated to investigators his intent was to land safely at the Bend Airport however a few miles prior to approach he experienced what he believed to be a loss of fuel to the engine.

Rudd attempted to land in a field in the 20000 block of Nelson Road. During the landing sequence the aircraft struck a barbed wire fence, causing the aircraft to overturn. Rudd safely exited the aircraft and fully cooperated with the investigation. Alcohol was not a factor in the crash.

Investigators contacted the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and made notification of the crash. The FAA will be conducting an investigation into cause and manner of the crash. 

The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office is a full-service agency that oversees the adult jail, provides patrol, criminal investigations, civil process and search and rescue operations. Special units include SWAT, Street Crimes, Marine Patrol, ATV Patrol, Forest Patrol, along with five K9 teams. Founded in 1916 and today led by your duly elected Sheriff L. Shane Nelson, the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office serves 210,000 residents in Deschutes County. The agency has 265 authorized and funded personnel, which includes 195 sworn employees who provide services to the 3,055 square miles of Deschutes County.

Released By: Sergeant Jason Wall

Release Date: August 28th, 2024

The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) is reminding dog owners that it is their responsibility to keep their canines under control. 

This year, DCSO deputies have issued an increased number of citations to dog owners whose dogs have been caught chasing, injuring or killing livestock on property belonging to someone else. The increase in citations may be attributed to a change in Deschutes County Code that modified the definition of livestock to include free-range chickens and turkeys. The updated ordinance went into effect February 1, 2024.

Individuals who observe a dog(s) chasing, injuring or killing their livestock can file a complaint with the Sheriff’s office. In most cases, the dog owner will be issued a public nuisance citation, and their dog(s) will be impounded. The dog owner has the right to request a hearing with the County’s Dog Control Board.

If a complaint filed by a livestock owner is found to be valid during a Dog Control Board hearing, the Board can fine the dog owner between $250 and $1,000 per violation and require them to pay impound fees. In some instances, the offending dog is not returned to the dog owner.

So far this year, there have been 13 Dog Control Board hearings held to adjudicate claims filed by livestock owners. Six of the hearings included the injuring or killing of free-range chickens. In 2023, there were five Dog Control Board hearings, with only one involving free-range chickens.

The Sheriff’s Office hired an additional Animal Control Technician this year to help cover the increased volume of animal complaint calls, allowing patrol deputies to focus their efforts on other quality of life issues in the community. 

The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office is a full-service agency that oversees the adult jail, provides patrol, criminal investigations, civil process and search and rescue operations. Special units include SWAT, Street Crimes, Marine Patrol, ATV Patrol, Forest Patrol, along with five K9 teams. Founded in 1916 and today led by your duly elected Sheriff L. Shane Nelson, the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office serves 210,000 residents in Deschutes County. The agency has 265 authorized and funded personnel, which includes 195 sworn employees who provide services to the 3,055 square miles of Deschutes County.

UPDATE

August 27, 2024 5:53 PM

Anthony Lopez has been located and reunited with family. The Deschutes County Sheriff's Office would like to thank the public for their assistance. 

Released By: Sergeant Jason Wall

Release Date: August 27, 2024

Location: 60000 block Winnebago Lane, Bend, Oregon

Missing/Overdue Person: Lopez, Anthony Joseph, 25-year-old male Bend, Oregon

Last Known Description: Hispanic male, 5’9” in height, 120 lbs., chin length curly brown hair, wearing brown Carhartt pants (cuffed at hem), light blue hooded sweatshirt, black skateboard shoes.

Narrative:

On August 26, 2024, at 5:00 pm, the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to a report of a missing overdue male subject from the 60000 block of Winnebago Lane, Bend, Oregon

The missing subject, 25-year-old Anthony Lopez has a history of seizures, is diagnosed schizophrenic, and struggles to walk efficiently. Lopez does not have a phone on his person.

Lopez was last seen in southwest Bend near Romaine Village, at a family members residence on August 24, 2024, at approximately 2:00 pm. Lopez is not associated with a vehicle or any other mode of transportation other than on foot.

The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office is requesting the publics assistance in locating Anthony Lopez. If anyone witnesses him, or knows his whereabouts please contact Deschutes County 911 non-emergency dispatch at 541-693-6911 reference case number 24-48654.

The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office is a full-service agency that oversees the adult jail, provides patrol, criminal investigations, civil process and search and rescue operations. Special units include SWAT, Street Crimes, Marine Patrol, ATV Patrol, Forest Patrol, along with six K9 teams. Founded in 1916 and today led by your duly elected Sheriff L. Shane Nelson, the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office serves 210,000 residents in Deschutes County. The agency has 265 authorized and funded personnel, which includes 195 sworn employees who provide services to the 3,055 square miles of Deschutes County. 

Released By: Sergeant Jason Wall

Release Date: August 27, 2024

Location: 2000 block Wilcox Ave, Terrebonne, Oregon

Arrested: Lecense, Jacob George, 34-year-old male, Bend, Oregon

Charges: ORS 813.010 Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants, ORS 811.140 Reckless Driving, ORS 164.354 Criminal Mischief in the Second Degree

Vehicle: 2006 Honda Pilot, silver in color

Narrative:

On August 26, 2024, at 3:45 pm, the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office was advised of multiple traffic complaints northbound on Highway 97 near mile post 134. Initial reports described a silver SUV travelling between lanes, almost striking other vehicles on the road, and clearly un-able to maintain its own lane of travel.

A Community Action Target Team (CATT) deputy located the vehicle northbound near mile post 124 and attempted to initiate a traffic stop. Law enforcement lost sight of the vehicle as it continued north towards Terrebonne.

At 4:07 pm, deputies attempting to locate the traffic complaint from mile post 134 on Highway 97, were dispatched to a motor vehicle crash in the 2000 block of Wilcox Ave, near Smith Rock State Park. The reporting party advised Deschutes County 911 dispatch that a silver Honda Pilot was currently in a pond after flipping over during a crash. 

The reporting party further advised the Honda Pilot was occupied by a male driver who was not able to extricate from the vehicle, however the vehicle was not totally submerged.

Deputies arrived on scene and assisted the male driver out of the vehicle. It appeared the driver was un-injured, however due to the nature of the roll-over crash he was transported to the St. Charles Redmond for evaluation. The driver, identified as Jacob Lecense was treated and released from St. Charles Redmond, and transported to the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Adult Jail and lodged on the above listed charges.

The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office is a full-service agency that oversees the adult jail, provides patrol, criminal investigations, civil process and search and rescue operations. Special units include SWAT, Street Crimes, Marine Patrol, ATV Patrol, Forest Patrol, along with five K9 teams. Founded in 1916 and today led by your duly elected Sheriff L. Shane Nelson, the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office serves 210,000 residents in Deschutes County. The agency has 265 authorized and funded personnel, which includes 195 sworn employees who provide services to the 3,055 square miles of Deschutes County. 

Released by: Sergeant Thomas Lilienthal

Release Date: August 23, 2024

Arrested: Talon Daniel Arnold, 32-year-old male, Bend, OR

Charges: ORS 167.057-Luring a Minor, ORS 163.670-Attempted Using a Child in Display of Sexually Explicit Conduct, ORS 163.432- Online Sexual Corruption of a Child in the 2nd Degree 

NARRATIVE:

Between July 17th, 2024, and August 4th, 2024, the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office patrol division conducted a long-term investigation regarding the online luring of minor children within Deschutes County.

Through this investigation, Talon Daniel Arnold was identified as communicating with a child under the age of 16 online for the purpose of sexual gratification. Arnold was arrested on an unrelated charge on August 4th, 2024, and lodged at the Deschutes County Adult Jail.

The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office patrol division interviewed Arnold, and his cellular telephone was analyzed by the Digital Forensics Unit. This analysis confirmed that Arnold was in control of his phone while sending sexually explicit images and texts to the child. Arnold was subsequently charged with the aforementioned crimes related to sexually exploiting the child online.

The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office is a full-service agency that oversees the adult jail, provides patrol, criminal investigations, civil process and search and rescue operations. Special units include SWAT, Marine Patrol, ATV Patrol, Forest Patrol, along with five K9 teams. Founded in 1916 and today led by your duly elected Sheriff L. Shane Nelson, the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office serves over 200,000 residents in Deschutes County. The agency has 259 authorized and funded personnel, which includes 193 sworn employees who provide services to the 3,055 square miles of Deschutes County.

Released By: Sergeant Jason Wall

Release Date: August 16th, 2024 

Arrested: Hewitt, Gary Lee 58-year-old male, Redmond, Oregon

Charges: ORS 475.894 Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine, ORS 475.892 Unlawful Delivery of Methamphetamine within 1000 Feet of a School

NARRATIVE: 

On August 15th, 2024, the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Street Crimes Unit concluded a short-term investigation regarding the distribution of commercial quantities of Methamphetamine by Gary Lee Hewitt. 

Detectives determined Hewitt was selling commercial amounts of methamphetamine from his residence in the city of Redmond, Oregon, which is located within 1000 feet of two separate schools. Detectives also learned Hewitt is the executive director for St. Vincent De Paul, a local non-profit organization.   

Detectives applied for and were granted a search warrant for Hewitt’s residence in southwest Redmond, Oregon. 

Sheriff’s Office detectives, assisted by detectives from the Central Oregon Drug Enforcement team (CODE) and Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office patrol deputies executed the search warrant at Hewitt’s residence. 

As a result of the search warrant, detectives located a commercial quantity of methamphetamine, scales, packaging material and US currency. 

Hewitt was arrested and lodged at the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Adult Jail on the above-mentioned charges. 

The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office is a full-service agency that oversees the adult jail, provides patrol, criminal investigations, civil process and search and rescue operations. Special units include SWAT, Marine Patrol, ATV Patrol, Forest Patrol, along with five K9 teams. Founded in 1916 and today led by your duly elected Sheriff L. Shane Nelson, the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office serves over 200,000 residents in Deschutes County. The agency has 259 authorized and funded personnel, which includes 193 sworn employees who provide services to the 3,055 square miles of Deschutes County. 

Released By: Sergeant Jason Wall

Release Date: August 9, 2024

Location: Highway 242 and W. Hood Ave.

Arrestee: Reese, Christopher Aaron 23-year-old male, Sisters

Charges: ORS 166.220 Unlawful Use of a Weapon, ORS 166.250 Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, ORS 163.195 Reckless Endangering, ORS 813.010 Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants 

Narrative:

On August 9, 2024, at 12:20 am the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to reports of a shooting complaint in the area of W. Felicity Lane, in Sisters. Multiple 911 calls were received from citizens stating they were hearing numerous gun shots from areas to the north and east of the original call for service. 

Deputies responded to the area and attempted to locate the origin of the shooting complaint. While searching the area deputies located a male near the Pacific Pride fueling station who appeared to have crashed his bicycle.

During the contact with deputies the male was identified as Christopher A. Reese, who had sustained minor injuries from the bicycle crash. During the contact a deputy witnessed a black semi-automatic pistol on the sidewalk near the crashed bicycle and black hooded sweatshirt. Reese advised the deputy the firearm belonged to him.

During the course of the investigation deputies determined Reese was intoxicated and admitted to discharging the semi-automatic pistol numerous times into the ground as he rode his bicycle home from a bar in Sisters. Evidence on scene and witness statements support the firearm was discharged into the ground and not towards any individual or building. Witnesses provided statements to the deputies identifying a male riding a bicycle, shooting what appeared to be a handgun into the ground while on the bicycle.

Reese was arrested and lodged at the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Adult Jail on the above listed charges.

The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office is a full-service agency that oversees the adult jail, provides patrol, criminal investigations, civil process and search and rescue operations. Special units include SWAT, Marine Patrol, ATV Patrol, Forest Patrol, along with five K9 teams. Founded in 1916 and today led by your duly elected Sheriff L. Shane Nelson, the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office serves over 200,000 residents in Deschutes County. The agency has 259 authorized and funded personnel, which includes 193 sworn employees who provide services to the 3,055 square miles of Deschutes County.