La Pine
CRIME & SAFETY
Darlene 3 fire started in area of homeless camp seen in viral video; cause under investigation
The Bureau of Land Management confirmed to Central Oregon Daily Tuesday that the Darlene 3 Fire, which threatened La Pine last week, started at or near a homeless encampment seen in a viral video. What BLM says it doesn’t yet know is how the fire started, who started it or whether it started in the camp or somewhere near it.
Unattended, escaped Terrebonne debris burn threatens structures, prompts evacuations – and ticket to homeowner
Crews from three fire departments were sent to stop an unattended, escaped debris burn in Terrebonne that had Deschutes County sheriff’s deputies evacuating threatened neighbors, prompting a homeowner citation and a reminder Tuesday that burning season is over - and fire danger rising. The post Unattended, escaped Terrebonne debris burn threatens structures, prompts evacuations – and ticket to homeowner appeared first on KTVZ.
‘Warrant scam’ alert: Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office warns of callers demanding payment, in the form of Bitcoin
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- The Deschutes County Sheriff's Office again warned residents Monday of a recurring warrant scam hitting the area. Sergeant Jason Wall said the sheriff’s office has taken reports recently that community members have been contacted by subject(s) requesting money for not responding to a subpoena. The caller(s) demanded the money be sent The post ‘Warrant scam’ alert: Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office warns of callers demanding payment, in the form of Bitcoin appeared first on KTVZ.
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