Farrah Bahm

SUNRIVER, OR --M A slow speed pursuit took place in Sunriver on Sunday night. Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Jayson Janes says 41 year old Graham Harvey of Redmond led a slow speed pursuit along Cottonwood road. Sgt. Janes says after spike strips were deployed, they were able to successfully detain Harvey who was given a citation to later appear in court.

Posted: 2020-11-10 09:11:00 by Farrah Bahm BEND, OR -- A 33-year-old street sweeper called Bend Police after being harassed by 30 year old Jonathan Paul of Bend. Lt. Juli McConkey says the caller had been working, sweeping Northwest Newport Avenue when Paul had driven by him slowly several times before pointing a handgun at the victim. Lt. McConkey says after locating Paul’s vehicle containing the weapon, they determined it to be a black metal airsoft gun.

Posted: 2020-11-10 08:50:00 by Farrah Bahm BEND, OR -- Local veterans who suffer from service-related issues now have a specialized program. D-A John Hummel says the Veterans Intervention Strategy offers an opportunity to access treatment and resources for mental-health and substance abuse. Hummel says not to mistake this for a veteran’s treatment court. The program will help 20 vets who are given individualized plans and mentored by other vets during their recovery.