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
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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
- Sheriff Ty Rupert Statement Regarding Redmond Fire Incident On Wednesday, September 2
- 09/03/26 The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office wants to address a statement released by Redmond Fire regarding the September 2 incident east of Redmond and provide additional information to the community. Redmond Fire stated that “no action was taken by DCSO.” This is not accurate. A DCSO deputy responded…
Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Search And Rescue Volunteers Assist Stranded Hiker In Three Sisters Wilderness (Photo)- 09/03/26 Sisters, Ore. -- On Wednesday, September 2, Deschutes County 911 received a Garmin SOS activation near Golden Lake in the Three Sisters Wilderness Area. The reporting party, a 56‑year‑old woman from Silverton, Oregon, stated she was becoming hypothermic and required assistance. At 12:51 p.m., Search and Rescue…
Central Oregon Partnerships For Youth Reports Strong Year Of Mentorship And Volunteer Engagement In Annual Report (Photo)- 09/03/26 Bend, Ore -- The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office’s Central Oregon Partnerships for Youth (COPY) program has released its annual highlights for the 2025–2026 reporting period, reflecting continued growth in volunteer engagement and meaningful support for youth who have a family member involved in the criminal justice system. The program expanded…
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