Date: July 25, 2024
Case #: 2024-00041742
Incident: Two in custody after Saturday vehicle arson
Date / Time of Incident: July 20, 2024 / 11:10 p.m.
Location: SE Fourth and Roosevelt streets, Bend
Arrested: Cindiy Kay Kusmider, 44-year-old Bend resident
Offenses: Arson I, Criminal Mischief I, Coercion, Menacing
Arrested: Nathaniel Ryan Tatom, 37-year-old Bend resident
Offenses: Arson I, Criminal Mischief I, Coercion, Menacing
At approximately 11:10 p.m. on Saturday, July 20, Bend Police responded to a report of a vehicle fire in the area of SE Fourth Street and SE Roosevelt Street. When officers arrived, they found a black Toyota Yaris with the passenger compartment and trunk area engulfed in flames. Officers extinguished the flames with assistance from Bend Fire.
An investigation found that Nathaniel Tatom and Cindiy Kay Kusmider had shown up to the vehicle at about 11 p.m. to confront the vehicle’s owner, who was Tatom’s former roommate. The owner, who was sleeping in the vehicle at the time, reported that Kusmider smashed the driver’s side window of the Yaris with a baseball bat before pouring a clear liquid on the car. The car ignited in flames while the victim was inside, but the victim escaped with no injuries.
Bend Fire investigators determined the fire was human-caused and not the result of any mechanical failure of the vehicle.
Tatom and Kusmider fled the scene.
On Wednesday, officers served a search warrant at Tatom’s home and vehicle in the 2600 block of Forum Drive.
Tatom and Kusmider were taken into custody. Tatom was transported to the Deschutes County Jail on the above charges. Kusmider, who also has two warrants, reported she had ingested drugs, so she was transported to St. Charles Bend. At approximately 5:37 a.m. on Thursday, Kusmider walked out of the hospital. Officers found her in the area of NE Watt Way and Mary Rose Place, and she was returned to the hospital. She will be transported to the Deschutes County Jail on the above charges once cleared.
Bend Police Department’s National Night Out will take place at Bear Creek Elementary
The Bend Police Department will host its National Night Out at Bear Creek Elementary School from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 6.
The event was originally slated to take place at Bend High, but that location is no longer available due to the school district’s recent announcement that it must begin demolishing the school’s auditorium.
Instead, Bend Police hope you’ll join us for the festivities at Bear Creek Elementary School, 51 NE 13th Street, Bend.
The event, Bend’s community night out, is part of a nationwide program designed to foster strong relationships between the community and law enforcement.
This family-friendly, completely free event will feature tons of fun and free treats. A DJ will be spinning tunes and a variety of vehicles will be on display for kids and adults alike to check out, including a Bend Police patrol car, the police BearCat and a fire engine. You'll find police officers dishing out hot dogs and other treats, as well as lawn games, facepainting and a bounce house.
Throughout the evening, Bend Police will be on site to demonstrate its unmanned aerial systems (drones) and show off members of the K9 unit.
This event would not be possible without our wonderful sponsors, BASX, City of Bend, Mid Oregon Credit Union, Safeway, St. Charles Health System, Boy Scouts of America – Crater Lake Council.
Thanks as well to the following for their in-kind donations: Bend Fire & Rescue, Bend-La Pine Schools, Bigfoot Beverages, Eberhard’s Dairy, Franz Bakery, Kirby Nagelhout, Knife River, Kona Ice, Mt. Bachelor National Ski Patrol, Nothing Bundt Cakes, Oregon National Guard, Ronald McDonald House Charities, Sleep in Heavenly Peace, Walmart.
Keep up to date on other event updates here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1186562766104175
WHAT: Bend Police National Night Out
WHEN: 4-8 p.m., Aug. 6
WHERE: Bear Creek Elementary School, 51 NE 13th Street, Bend
Date: July 23, 2024
Case #: 2024-00042313
Incident: One arrested for armed robbery of marijuana dispensary
Date / Time of Incident: July 23, 2024 / 4:38 p.m.
Location: Top Shelf Medicine, 800 block of NE Greenwood Avenue, Bend
Arrested: Russell Ian Boggess, 41-year-old Bend resident
Offenses: Attempted Murder, Robbery I, Unlawful Use of a Weapon, Assault IV x2, Assault II, Harassment, Menacing x3, Interference with a 911 call, Felon in Possession of Firearm
A 41-year-old Bend man was arrested after robbing a marijuana dispensary with a handgun on Tuesday, July 23.
Bend Police responded to Top Shelf Medicine in the 800 block of NE Greenwood Avenue at approximately 4:38 p.m. after an employee called 911 to report that she’d been struck in the face and threatened with a handgun before the suspect took a bag of marijuana and walked out the door. The suspect attempted to fire two shots at the employee, but the handgun malfunctioned.
Other employees put the suspect, identified as Russell Boggess, into a headlock and held him until officers arrived less than a minute later. Two employees were injured while they restrained Boggess.
Boggess was taken into custody at 4:41 p.m. and officers used a wrap device to restrain him. He was transported to the Bend Police Department, then to St. Charles Bend. When he’s cleared at the hospital, he will be booked into the Deschutes County Jail on suspicion of the above charges.
Date: July 12, 2024
Case #s: 2024-00002334, 2024-00015443, 2024-00038567, 2024-00037075
Incident: Bend man arrested for stalking and harassment
Arrested: Nathan Shaun Sprague, 37-year-old Bend resident
Offenses: Telephonic Harassment x5, Stalking II x2, Coercion x2, Initiating a False Report x2, Menacing, Disorderly Conduct I, out-of-county warrant
Bend Police this week arrested a Bend man suspected of harassing and stalking multiple women throughout Central Oregon and beyond.
In January, 37-year-old Bend resident Nathan Sprague called police to report fraudulent use of his credit card to purchase a trash can and have it shipped to a home in Vancouver, Wash. Around the same time, a Vancouver woman called to report Sprague had offered to buy her the trash can, then threatened to report the purchase as fraud. He then sent a series of threatening messages to the woman and threatened to come to her home to do her harm.
In March, Sprague called the county’s Stabilization Center and threatened to commit a shooting at a local grocery store.
This month, a woman reported Sprague had called dozens of times and sent hundreds of unwanted text messages and messages on social media over the course of four days. Days later, another woman reported she met Sprague online and after learning of his previous stalking charges, blocked him on the app through which they’d been communicating. Sprague then used a payment app to repeatedly message the woman, threatening her harm.
At approximately 4:55 p.m. on Tuesday, July 9, Bend Police took Sprague into custody in the parking lot of Safeway West, in the 300 block of SW Century Drive. He was lodged at the Deschutes County Jail on five counts of telephonic harassment, two counts of second-degree stalking, two counts of coercion, two counts of initiating a false report, menacing, first-degree disorderly conduct, and an out-of-county warrant.
It is possible Sprague has additional victims. If you or someone you know has been the target of Sprague’s harassment, you are asked to contact nonemergency dispatch at 541-693-6911.
Bend Police Department opens application process for Police Chief's Advisory Council
The Bend Police Department is currently soliciting applications from Bend community members interested in serving on the Police Chief’s Advisory Council.
The Police Chief’s Advisory Council was restarted in 2022 with the goal of building and keeping trust between the community and the police department.
The council consists of up to 20 community members with broad and diverse life experiences that reflect the Bend community. In addition, the Chief of Police will select members based on their integrity, commitment to the community, and their demonstrated ability to act as a communication conduit within their community networks.
The PCAC serves three critical missions:
- To advise the Chief of Police and the Police Department on various issues from the community perspective.
- To act as a communication conduit between community networks and the Police Department; and
- To enhance trust between the community and the law enforcement agencies that serve them.
New members will serve two-year terms. Members will generally be limited to serve no more than a single two-year term on the PCAC, although the Chief of Police has discretion to reappoint members to additional terms as he sees fit.
Meetings will generally run for 90 minutes to two hours, one evening per month, and regular attendance is expected. Members are also expected to attend Community Academy and participate in at least one ride-along with an officer.
If you’re interested in serving your community on the Police Chief’s Advisory Council, please fill out an application by 5 p.m. on Monday, July 22. You can learn more about the PCAC on our website.
UPDATE: At approximately 11:45 a.m., Bend Police found Mr. Wilson in good condition. We appreciate the public's assistance.
Date: July 2, 2024
Case #: 2024-00037168
Incident: Bend Police seek assistance in locating missing 75-year-old man
Date / Time of Incident: July 2, 2024 / 7 a.m.
Location: 600 block of SE Gleneden Place, Bend
Missing: James Wilson, 75-year-old Michigan resident
The Bend Police Department is currently looking for a 75-year-old man who went for a walk this morning and never returned.
The man, James Wilson, is 75 years old. Wilson is visiting from out of state and is not familiar with the area, and he may be experiencing a medical issue.
Wilson left the 600 block of SE Gleneden Place at approximately 7 a.m. and did not return. He is described as a white male, 5 feet 6 inches tall with a thin build. He is bald and was last seen wearing a green baseball cap, a gray T-shirt and gray running shorts. A picture is attached to this release, and it features the shirt Wilson was last seen wearing.
If you see Wilson, please contact nonemergency dispatch at 54-693-6911.
UPDATE: Nickole has been located. Thank you.
Date: June 27, 2024
Case #: 2024-00036081
Incident: Bend Police seek missing 12-year-old
Date / Time of Incident: June 27, 2024 / 9:50 a.m.
Location: 900 block of NE Butler Market Road, Bend
Missing: Nickole Kallal, 12-year-old Bend resident
The Bend Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a 12-year-old who has been missing since 9:50 a.m. on Thursday, June 27.
Nickole Kallal is described as a 12-year-old white female with brown, shoulder-length hair that has green dyed tips. She is 5-feet-2 inches and 98 pounds, and was last seen wearing a black or gray shirt with light-colored jeans and dark gray “Hey Dudes” shoes.
She was last seen walking in the area of 900 NE Butler Market Road in Bend. She recently moved to Bend from Florida and is not familiar with the area.
If you see Nickole, please call non-emergency dispatch at 541-693-6911.