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Released By: Sergeant Jason Wall
Released Date: October 10, 2024
Location: Highway 97 North of State Recreation Road, La Pine
Deceased Subject: Phillips, Daniel Richard 44-year-old male, Oregon City, Oregon
Narrative:
On October 7th, 2024, the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office initiated a death investigation east of Highway 97 north of State Recreation Road in a wooded area, after suspected human remains were located.
Together with the Deschutes County District Attorney’s Office, and Oregon State Police Forensic Unit, the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Detectives Unit was able to positively identify the deceased subject as Daniel Richard Phillips. Phillips had been missing for 15 months from the Crescent area. Currently, based on the evidence and investigation thus far, foul play is not suspected.
The investigation is on-going, no further information will be released at this time.
The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office is a full-service agency that oversees the adult jail, provides patrol, criminal investigations, civil process and search and rescue operations. Special units include SWAT, Marine Patrol, ATV Patrol, Forest Patrol, along with five K9 teams. Founded in 1916 and today led by your duly elected Sheriff L. Shane Nelson, the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office serves over 200,000 residents in Deschutes County. The agency has 259 authorized and funded personnel, which includes 193 sworn employees who provide services to the 3,055 square miles of Deschutes County.
**Update: October 9, 2024 / 4 PM**
Due to improved conditions and success by firefighters, the Deschutes County Sheriff's Office is reducing evacuation levels around the Pine Fire.
Current evacuation levels are:
Level 3: Go Now! - Public lands on and immediately the eastern flanks of surrounding Pine Mountain including Antelope Ridge and private lands in Kotzman Basin (remains unchanged).
Level 2: Be Set - The western portion of Pine Mountain, south to FS Road 23 and south to Sand Springs and the Mahogany Butte Area.
Level 1: Be Ready - Areas north and east of Pine Mountain, south of Hwy 20 from FS Road 2017 (Pine Mountain Rd) to Fredericks Butte Rd.
Current maps can be found at www.deschutes.org/emergency
End of Update
**Update: October 7, 2024 | 8:30 PM **
Due to continued growth of the Pine Fire, additional evacuation areas have been identified:
Level 3: Go Now! - west of Moffitt Rd. south of Hwy. 20 to Fox Butte Rd.
Level 2: Be Set - south of Hwy 20 west of Fox Butte Rd. north of the National Forest, east of Pine Mountain Rd.
Additionally, Level 2: Be Set - South of Hwy 20, west of Frederick Butte Rd. east of Moffitt Rd.
Level 2: Means “BE SET” to evacuate. You must prepare to leave at a moment’s notice. This level indicates there is significant danger to your area, and residents should either voluntary relocate to a shelter or with family and friends outside of the affected area, or if choosing to remain, to be ready to evacuate at a moment’s notice. Residents MAY have time to gather necessary items, but doing so is at their own risk. This may be the only notice you receive. Emergency services cannot guarantee that they will be able to notify you if conditions rapidly deteriorate. Area media services will be asked to broadcast periodic updates.
Level 3: Means “GO” evacuate now. Leave immediately! Danger to your area is current or imminent, and you should evacuate immediately. If you choose to ignore this advisement, you must understand that emergency services may not be available to assist you further. DO NOT delay leaving to gather any belongings or make efforts to protect your home. This will be the last notice you receive.
Please go to www.deschutes.org/emergency for current information.
Avoid the area, be aware of emergency vehicles/personnel.
***End of Update***
Released by: Sgt. Nathan Garibay
**October 7, 2024, 6:38PM**
The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office and partner agencies are currently on scene responding to a new fire southeast of Pine Mountain, the Pine Fire. Due to current conditions the following evacuation levels are in place:
Level 3: Go Now! Public lands on and immediately surrounding Pine Mountain including Antelope Ridge and Kotzman Basin.
Level 3: Means “GO” evacuate now. Leave immediately! Danger to your area is current or imminent, and you should evacuate immediately. If you choose to ignore this advisement, you must understand that emergency services may not be available to assist you further. DO NOT delay leaving to gather any belongings or make efforts to protect your home. This will be the last notice you receive.
Please go to www.deschutes.org/emergency for current information.
The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office is a full-service agency that oversees the adult jail, provides patrol, criminal investigations, civil process and search and rescue operations. Special units include SWAT, Marine Patrol, ATV Patrol, Forest Patrol, along with five K9 teams. Founded in 1916 and today led by your duly elected Sheriff L. Shane Nelson, the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office serves over 200,000 residents in Deschutes County. The agency has 259 authorized and funded personnel, which includes 193 sworn employees who provide services to the 3,055 square miles of Deschutes County.
***END OF RELEASE***
Released By: Sergeant Jason Wall
Release Date: October 1, 2024
Location: Highway 97/Rosland Road, La Pine, Oregon
Arrested: Johnson, Dawn Michelle 57-year-old female, Canby, Oregon
Arrested: Sawyer, Colin Timothy 32-year-old male, Salem, Oregon
Charges: ORS 475.894 Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance-Methamphetamine, ORS 475.854 Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance-Heroin
Narrative:
On September 14th, 2024, the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office conducted an interdiction stop on Highway 97, in La Pine.
During the course of the traffic stop, patrol deputies contacted Dawn Johnson, and Colin Sawyer. While deputies were completing a traffic citation, a City of Bend Police Department K-9 handler arrived on scene. Narcotics K-9 “Bonnie” alerted to the presence of narcotics inside the vehicle being driven by Johnson.
A subsequent hand search of the vehicle yielded 22.42 lbs. of Methamphetamine, and 4.74 lbs. of Heroin.
Johnson and Sawyer were issued citations in lieu of custody.
The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office is a full-service agency that oversees the adult jail, provides patrol, criminal investigations, civil process and search and rescue operations. Special units include SWAT, Street Crimes, Marine Patrol, ATV Patrol, Forest Patrol, along with five K9 teams. Founded in 1916 and today led by your duly elected Sheriff L. Shane Nelson, the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office serves 210,000 residents in Deschutes County. The agency has 265 authorized and funded personnel, which includes 195 sworn employees who provide services to the 3,055 square miles of Deschutes County.
Released by: Lt. Ty Rupert, Search and Rescue Coordinator
On September 14th, 2024, at approximately 4:02pm, the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue was dispatched to a lost hiker near the summit of South Sister, Oregon.
The lost hiker was determined to be within Lane County, due to response times, Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue (SAR) was requested and began a mission at 4:15pm. Lane County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue advised they were requesting an Oregon Army National Guard helicopter. Due to the time of day and weather the Oregon Army National Guard advised they would launch on the morning of September 15, 2024.
Initially we did not have an exact location for the lost subject and cellular telephone pings were found to be unreliable. Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue requested assistance from Airlink to fly two SAR members towards the summit of South Sister in attempt to locate. The Airlink team was unable to locate the lost hiker due to fog on the summit.
On the evening of September 14th, a SAR team was activated from the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue. A 9 member SAR team began climbing South Sister and climbed throughout the night. At approximately 6:00 am, on September 15, 2024, members of the SAR team located the missing subject off the west side of the South Sister summit. The SAR team provided care for the lost climber and began warming and feeding them.
At approximately 10:30 am, the SAR team and the lost climber returned to the South Sister summit and were awaiting the Oregon Army National Guard helicopter. Weather during this timeframe was variable with sun, clouds and sleet falling.
Due to concerns with the weather blocking access to the summit by the Oregon Army National Guard another group of SAR volunteers responded to South Sister to assist our teams who had been on the mountain for nearly 24 hours in bad weather. A team of 8 Deschutes County SAR members and a team of 5 Lane County SAR members responded and began climbing South Sister to assist.
By 3:00 pm the Oregon Army National Guard helicopter had made several valiant attempts to reach the summit but were unable to reach our teams due to poor weather conditions. The decision was made for the SAR Team members to hike off the mountain with the lost hiker. The weather had turned worse and was now snowing continuously.
All SAR teams along with the lost hiker returned safely to the Devil’s Lake Trailhead. The hiker was very grateful of the efforts given by all SAR members to get them off the mountain safely.
A total of 27 Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office SAR team members and 9 Lane County Sheriff’s Office SAR team members, along with the Oregon Army National Guard and Airlink assisted to get the lost hiker off the mountain.
The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office would like to remind the public to make sure when exploring the outdoors to always be prepared and make sure you have the proper equipment, including clothing, food, water, shelter, navigation equipment and always be prepared for the weather conditions to change.
The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office is a full-service agency that oversees the adult jail, provides patrol, criminal investigations, civil process and search and rescue operations. Special units include SWAT, Street Crimes, Marine Patrol, ATV Patrol, Forest Patrol, along with five K9 teams. Founded in 1916 and today led by your duly elected Sheriff L. Shane Nelson, the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office serves 210,000 residents in Deschutes County. The agency has 265 authorized and funded personnel, which includes 195 sworn employees who provide services to the 3,055 square miles of Deschutes County.
Released by: Sgt. Nathan Garibay
With continued the success of fire operations and improved conditions, fire managers are recommending dropping all evacuation notices on the Little Lava/Bachelor Complex. The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office in coordination with the Sunriver Police Department is lowering all evacuation levels to normal status today.
Even though evacuation levels are dropped, there will be continued hazards near the fires and fire operations. The Deschutes National Forest has implemented an Emergency Forest Closure around these fires.
For more information, please go to: https://www.fs.usda.gov/main/deschutes/home
For up to date incident information, go to: http://deschutes.org/emergency
The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office is a full-service agency that oversees the adult jail, provides patrol, criminal investigations, civil process and search and rescue operations. Special units include SWAT, Street Crimes, Marine Patrol, ATV Patrol, Forest Patrol, along with five K9 teams. Founded in 1916 and today led by your duly elected Sheriff L. Shane Nelson, the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office serves 210,000 residents in Deschutes County. The agency has 265 authorized and funded personnel, which includes 195 sworn employees who provide services to the 3,055 square miles of Deschutes County.
Released by: Sergeant Nathan Garibay
With continued success of fire operations and improved conditions, fire managers are recommending dropping all evacuation notices on the Firestone and Flat Top Fires. The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office and the Lake County Sheriff’s Office are lowering all evacuation levels to normal status today.
Even though evacuation levels are dropped, there will be continued hazards near the fires and fire operations. The Deschutes National Forest has implemented an Emergency Forest Closure around these fires.
For more information please go to: https://www.fs.usda.gov/main/deschutes/home
For up to date incident information, go to: http://deschutes.org/emergency
The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office is a full-service agency that oversees the adult jail, provides patrol, criminal investigations, civil process and search and rescue operations. Special units include SWAT, Street Crimes, Marine Patrol, ATV Patrol, Forest Patrol, along with five K9 teams. Founded in 1916 and today led by your duly elected Sheriff L. Shane Nelson, the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office serves 210,000 residents in Deschutes County. The agency has 265 authorized and funded personnel, which includes 195 sworn employees who provide services to the 3,055 square miles of Deschutes County.
Date of release: 09/16/24
By: Lt. Bryan Husband
Date of event: 09/21/24
Location: Terrebonne Elementary School Parking Lot, 1199 B Ave. Terrebonne, OR
Narrative:
The Deschutes County Sheriff's Office, with the assistance of Republic Services, will be providing the last scheduled free shred event of 2024, this coming Saturday, 09/21/24, 10am-12pm, at the Terrebonne Elementary School parking lot. This information can also be located on the DCSO website (sheriff.deschutes.org) under the Community/Public Notices tab.
This is a residential free shred event and is not intended for business/commercial shredding. We can accept paper clips and staples but cannot take plastic bags or three ring binders.
We are asking that people limit the number of documents to be shredded to no more than four boxes. If you have more than four boxes of material to be shredded, we are asking that you contact Republic Services at 541-352-2263 to determine how to dispose of your items.
Medications accepted are prescription, patches, ointments, over the counter, vitamins, samples, and medications for pets.
NO SHARPS, THERMOMETERS, INHALERS, ETC.
New to the shred event and drug disposal is a flag disposal. If anyone has an old tattered American flag, they would like properly disposed of it can be done at these events.
Food donations are also accepted during the event, which will go to a local foodbank.
The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office is a full-service agency that oversees the adult jail, provides patrol, criminal investigations, civil process and search and rescue operations. Special units include SWAT, Street Crimes, Marine Patrol, ATV Patrol, Forest Patrol, along with six K9 teams. Founded in 1916 and today led by your duly elected Sheriff L. Shane Nelson, the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office serves over 200,000 residents in Deschutes County. The agency has 263 authorized and funded personnel, which includes 178 sworn employees who provide services to the 3,055 square miles of Deschutes County.
**September 13, 2024 / 12:30 PM Update**
Within continued progress on the Little Lava Fire and other fires in the Bachelor Complex, fire managers are recommending slight changes in the evacuation areas.
All areas expected to remain as is for the weekend, except:
- Deschutes National Forest immediately adjacent to the Deschutes River north of FS Rd 40 (Spring River Rd), east of FS Rd 41 (Conklin Rd), and South of Benham Falls is being reduced to Level 1: Be Ready.
- Mt. Bachelor is being reduced to normal status.
- All other evacuations will remain in effect.
FS Rd 40 will remain closed west of FS Rd 41.
Please abide by forest closures in effect, which are available at the Deschutes National Forest website. These are in place for community and firefighter safety and to avoid conflicts with fire operations.
Current maps including evacuation areas can be found at:
https://deschutes.org/emergency
For fire information, you can visit the Central Oregon Fire Information site at:
End of Update
**September 12, 2024 / 11 AM Update**
With improving conditions on the Little Lava Fire and continued progress, the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office, in coordination with the Sunriver Police Department and fire managers, are adjusting evacuation levels.
Summary of evacuation changes:
Most areas previously Level 1 (Be Ready) are returned to normal. This area includes:
- West of Hwy 97 south of Lava Butte and adjacent to Sunriver, south to Vandevert Rd including the Sunriver Business Park, Caldera Springs, Crosswater and Vandevert Ranch.
- Oregon Water Wonderland and Big River Drive area north of South Century Dr (FS Rd 42).
All areas previously Level 2 (Be Set) are reduced to level 1. This area includes:
- Areas west of the Deschutes River from Fall River Estates north to Spring River Rd, including Fall River Estates, River Forest Acres, River Meadows, Stage Stop Meadows, and Deschutes River Recreational Homesites.
- Areas north of Spring River Rd west of the Deschutes River including Besson Rd area and Spring River Acres.
- Sunriver
All Level 3 (Go Now) areas will remain the same.
Current Evacuation Levels are as follows:
Current Level 3 (Go Now):
Deschutes National Forest south of FS Rd 46 (Century Drive), west of FS Rd 41 and the Deschutes River (South of Benham Falls Road), north of FS Rd 40, and east of the of the north/south section of Century Drive (Excluding Elk and Lava Lake Resorts, cabins and campgrounds). This area includes: Mt. Bachelor, Wanoga Butte and snow park, Kapka Snow Park, Edison Snow Park, Todd Horse Camp, Sparks Lake, Devils Lake.
Areas West of the Forest Boundary, north of FS Rd 42 (South Century Dr), east of FS Rd 4240, and north to the FS Rd 40 (and adjacent Level 3 Evacuation areas. This area includes Pistol, Sitkum and Anns Buttes.
Level 3: Means “GO” evacuate now. Leave immediately! Danger to your area is current or imminent, and you should evacuate immediately. If you choose to ignore this advisement, you must understand that emergency services may not be available to assist you further. DO NOT delay leaving to gather any belongings or make efforts to protect your home. This will be the last notice you receive.
Current Level 2 (Be Set):
There are no current Level 2 (Be Set) areas.
Current Level 1 (Be Ready):
- Areas west of the Deschutes River from Fall River Estates north to Spring River Rd, including Fall River Estates, River Forest Acres, River Meadows, Stage Stop Meadows, and Deschutes River Recreational Homesites.
- Private property north of Spring River Rd west of the Deschutes River, and east of the Deschutes National Forest Boundary including Besson Rd area and Spring River Acres.
- Sunriver
Level 1: Means “BE READY“ for potential evacuation. Residents should be aware of the danger that exists in their area, monitor emergency services websites and local media outlets for information. This is the time for preparation and precautionary movements of persons with special needs, mobile property and (under certain circumstances) pets and livestock. If conditions worsen, emergency services personnel may contact you via an emergency notification system.
Current maps including evacuation areas can be found at:
https://deschutes.org/emergency
For fire information, you can visit the Central Oregon Fire Information site at:
**End of Update**
**September 10, 2024 / 5 PM Update**
Due to continued current and expected growth to the east on the Little Lava Fire, the Deschutes County Sheriff's Office in coordination with the Sunriver Police Department and fire managers is adjusting evacuation levels.
Current Level 3 (Go Now):
- Previous areas: Areas around Mt Bachelor south to Forest Service Rd 40, west of FS Rd 41 (Conklin Rd), and south of FS Rd 4140.
- Previous areas: South of FS Rd 40, north of FS Rd 42 (South Century Drive), east of FS Rd 4032, and west of the Deschutes National Forest Boundary.
- New areas (previously Level 2): East of FS Rd 45 (River Summit Dr) to FS 41 (Conklin Rd), south of Century Drive, and north of FS Rd 4140.
- New areas (previously Level 2): South of FS 40, north of FS 42 (South Century Drive), west of FS Rd 4210, and east of FS Rd 4032.
Level 3: Means “GO” evacuate now. Leave immediately! Danger to your area is current or imminent, and you should evacuate immediately. If you choose to ignore this advisement, you must understand that emergency services may not be available to assist you further. DO NOT delay leaving to gather any belongings or make efforts to protect your home. This will be the last notice you receive.
Current Level 2 (Be Set):
- Previous areas: Including the Deschutes National Forest east of FS Rd 41 (Conklin Rd), west of the Deschutes River, north of FS Rd 40/Spring River Dr and south of Benham Falls. Excluding private property, which is Level 1 (Be Ready).
- New areas (Previously Level 1): Sunriver and areas north of Spring River Rd (FS Rd 40) such as Besson Rd area and Spring River Acres.
- New areas: East of the Deschutes National Forest boundary south of Spring River Rd (FS Rd 40) south to South Century Dr (FS Rd 42) including River Meadows, Stage Stop Meadows, and Deschutes River Recreational Homesites.
Level 2: Means “BE SET” to evacuate. You must prepare to leave at a moment’s notice. This level indicates there is significant danger to your area, and residents should either voluntary relocate to a shelter or with family and friends outside of the affected area, or if choosing to remain, to be ready to evacuate at a moment’s notice. Residents MAY have time to gather necessary items, but doing so is at their own risk. This may be the only notice you receive. Emergency services cannot guarantee that they will be able to notify you if conditions rapidly deteriorate. Area media services will be asked to broadcast periodic updates.
Current Level 1 (Be Ready):
- Previous Areas: West of the Deschutes River from Fall River Estates north to Spring River Rd, including Fall River Estates, and River Forest Acres.
- New areas: West of Hwy 97 south of Lava Butte and adjacent to Sunriver, south to Vandervert Rd including the Sunriver Business Park, Caldera Springs, Crosswater and Vandervert Ranch.
- New areas: Oregon Water Wonderlands and Big River Drive area north of South Century Dr (FS Rd 42).
Level 1: Means “BE READY“ for potential evacuation. Residents should be aware of the danger that exists in their area, monitor emergency services websites and local media outlets for information. This is the time for preparation and precautionary movements of persons with special needs, mobile property and (under certain circumstances) pets and livestock. If conditions worsen, emergency services personnel may contact you via an emergency notification system.
Public Safety Agencies are working with the Incident Management Team and the Deschutes National Forest to continually monitor the situation and adjust evacuation levels accordingly.
A shelter is being stood up at the La Pine Community Center located at 16405 1st St in La Pine, Oregon.
Current maps including evacuation areas can be found at:
https://deschutes.org/emergency
For fire information, you can visit the Central Oregon Fire Information site at:
An information line will be staffed until about 9:00 PM tonight. Please only call if you need assistance or if you need clarification after reviewing online sources above. The information number is 541-550-4888.
**End of Update**
Due to significant growth of the Little Lava Fire to the east, the Deschutes County Sheriff's Office in coordination with fire managers is expanding the evacuation areas.
Current Level 3 (Go Now):
- Previous evacuation areas around Mt Bachelor south to to Forest Service Rd 40, west of FS Rd 41 (Conklin Rd), and south of FS Rd 4140.
- Areas south of FS Rd 40, north of FS Rd 42 (South Century Drive), east of FS Rd 4032, and west of the Deschutes National Forest Boundary.
Level 3: Means “GO” evacuate now. Leave immediately! Danger to your area is current or imminent, and you should evacuate immediately. If you choose to ignore this advisement, you must understand that emergency services may not be available to assist you further. DO NOT delay leaving to gather any belongings or make efforts to protect your home. This will be the last notice you receive.
Current Level 2 (Be Set):
- Areas south of FS 40, north of FS 42 (South Century Drive), west of FS Rd 4210, and east of FS Rd 4032.
- Areas east of FS Rd 45 (River Summit Dr) to FS 41 (Conklin Rd), south of Century Drive, and north of FS Rd 4140.
- Deschutes National Forest east of FS Rd 41 (Conklin Rd),west of the Deschutes River, north of FS Rd 40/Spring River Dr and south of Benham Falls. Excluding private property, which is Level 1 (Be Ready).
Level 2: Means “BE SET” to evacuate. You must prepare to leave at a moment’s notice. This level indicates there is significant danger to your area, and residents should either voluntary relocate to a shelter or with family and friends outside of the affected area, or if choosing to remain, to be ready to evacuate at a moment’s notice. Residents MAY have time to gather necessary items, but doing so is at their own risk. This may be the only notice you receive. Emergency services cannot guarantee that they will be able to notify you if conditions rapidly deteriorate. Area media services will be asked to broadcast periodic updates.
Current Level 1 (Be Ready):
- Areas west of the Deschutes River from Fall River Estates north to Spring River Rd, including Fall River Estates, River Forest Acres, River Meadows, Stage Stop Meadows, and Deschutes River Recreational Homesites.
- Areas north of Spring River Rd west of the Deschutes River including Besson Rd area and Spring River Acres.
- Sunriver
Level 1: Means “BE READY“ for potential evacuation. Residents should be aware of the danger that exists in their area, monitor emergency services websites and local media outlets for information. This is the time for preparation and precautionary movements of persons with special needs, mobile property and (under certain circumstances) pets and livestock. If conditions worsen, emergency services personnel may contact you via an emergency notification system.
Current maps including evacuation areas can be found at:
https://deschutes.org/emergency
For fire information, you can visit the Central Oregon Fire Information site at:
An information line will be staffed until about 9:00 PM tonight. Please only call if you need assistance or if you need clarification after reviewing online sources above. The information number is 541-550-4888.
The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office is a full-service agency that oversees the adult jail, provides patrol, criminal investigations, civil process and search and rescue operations. Special units include SWAT, Street Crimes, Marine Patrol, ATV Patrol, Forest Patrol, along with five K9 teams. Founded in 1916 and today led by your duly elected Sheriff L. Shane Nelson, the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office serves 210,000 residents in Deschutes County. The agency has 265 authorized and funded personnel, which includes 195 sworn employees who provide services to the 3,055 square miles of Deschutes County.
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