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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Emergency Alerts
Stay informed with the latest updates and alerts through FlashAlert.
Public Notices
See public notices or sign up for alerts on severe weather, wildfires, and police activity.
OIS Reports
For transparency and public safety, the Sheriff’s Department publishes reports on all officer-involved shootings.
Latest News & Active Alerts
The Deschutes County Sheriff's Office Asks Community To Help Reach $50,000 Fundraising Goal For This Year’s Shop With A Cop (Photo)- 11/09/26 Bend, Ore. – The Deschutes County Sheriff's Office is asking for the community's help in reaching its fundraising goal for the annual Shop with a Cop program, a cherished holiday tradition that helps local children and families during the holiday season. The program has already raised…
The Deschutes County Sheriff's Office Seizes 228 Roosters In Large-Scale Cockfighting Operation Northeast Of Redmond (Photo)- 11/05/26 Redmond, Ore. – Following a long-term investigation, detectives with the Street Crimes Unit at the Deschutes County Sheriff's Office served a search warrant on Wednesday, November 4, at a property located northeast of Redmond off O’Neil Highway. Detectives discovered 228 roosters allegedly being used in a large-scale…
Volunteers With Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Search & Rescue Endure Overnight Mission Last Weekend To Rescue Man From Broken Top (Photo)- 10/28/26 Bend, Ore. -- On October 23, 2026, at approximately 3:15 p.m., Deschutes County 911 received a report of a 34-year-old Bend man who was stranded on the east-facing ridge above the crater of Broken Top. Although he was familiar with the area and had climbed it before,…
Upcoming Events
Community meetings, public briefings, and outreach events hosted by the Sheriff’s Office. Times listed are Pacific.
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
Public Records Requests
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Media Contacts & Additional Resources
Media Contact
Public Information Officer
Jason Carr
Phone
(541) 617-3383
Email
jason.carr@deschutes.org
Available Hours
Mon–Fri, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM