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
Tip A Cop Returns To Greg’s Grill This Friday To Raise Money For Shop With A Cop And Bring Holiday Cheer To Local Children In Need (Photo)- 09/23/26 Bend, Ore. — The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office invites the community to join us at Greg’s Grill this Friday, September 25, from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. for a special Tip‑A‑Cop fundraising event benefiting the annual Shop With A Cop (SWAC) program this Christmas. Greg’s Grill…
The Deschutes County Sheriff's Office Search & Rescue Assists Injured Mountain Biker In Cline Butte Area Sunday Afternoon (Photo)- 09/21/26 Deschutes County, Ore. -- On Sunday, September 20, at 1:29 p.m., Deschutes County 9-1-1 received a call about an injured mountain biker in the Cline Butte Recreational Area near Barr Road. A Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Special Services Deputy reached the 73-year-old male from Bend by phone…
The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Responds To Early?Morning Crash And Car Fire After Driver Hits Barrier On Highway 97 Near 61st Street (Photo)- 09/21/26 Bend, OR – At 4:21 a.m. on Monday, September 21, the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office responded to a single‑vehicle crash on Highway 97 just south of 61st Street. Deputies say that a 1992 Subaru SVX driven by 18‑year‑old Seoan Padraic Mooney of Powell Butte hit the highway…
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
jcarr@deschutes.org
Available Hours
Mon–Fri, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM