REDMOND, OR – On April 18, 2024, Redmond Police officers arrested 28-year-old Redmond resident Michael Moran, and 25-year-old Sister’s resident Christien Richardson. The arrest took place in the parking lot of Dairy Queen. The pair were arrested on cases involving burglaries at La Frontera and the Redmond Tap House. La Frontera was burglarized four times with a large multitude of items stolen, and the Tap House was also a victim of theft.
Moran and Richardson were lodged at the Deschutes County Jail and charged with First and Second Degree Theft, Second Degree Burglary, and possession of Burglary tools. The Redmond Police are releasing photographs of Richarson and Moran and asking the public if they have purchased any items from the two. Stolen items were listed for sale on websites such as Facebook Marketplace or Craigslist. Some items have been recovered, however bracelets, watches and other jewelry stolen from La Frontera remain outstanding.
If you have purchased any items from Richardson or Moran, please contact Detective Sergeant Tyler Kirk at 541-504-3400.
REDMOND, OR – On Thursday April 4, 2024, at approximately 8:00 p.m. Redmond Police Detectives, with the assistance of the Madras Police Department (MPD) and the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) located Lilly Reyes in the NE 7th Street and NE Oak Street block of Madras, Oregon. Lilly was returned to her home and is safe.
The circumstances leading to Lilly being transported to Madras are currently under investigation. The adult male has been identified and is involved in the investigation. Redmond detectives would like to thank MPD and JCSO for their assistance in locating Lilly. RPD would also like to thank media partners for broadcasting the request for public assistance.
Redmond Police looking for 14-year-old girl.
REDMOND, OR – The Redmond Police Department is actively looking for 14-year-old Lilly Reyes. Lilly left her home against her parent’s wishes and her cell phone is turned off. Lilly was last seen at 3:45 am on 4/3, at a friend’s house in Redmond. After leaving the friends house, it is believed Lilly was picked up by an adult male. Investigators or working to confirm this information and locate Lilly.
Lilly has been entered as a missing/endangered person. If you have any information about Lilly or her whereabouts, please contact Detective Sergeant Gautney at 541-504-3485.
REDMOND, OR – On, Thursday, March 28, 2024, the Redmond Police Department (RPD) arrested 40-year-old Redmond resident Justin Copeland on charges of Online Sexual Corruption of a Child and Encouraging Child Sex Abuse.
Acting on information received from an out of state law enforcement agency, detectives and officers executed a search warrant on Copeland’s residence and took him into custody without incident.
Evidence collected during the investigation and search of Copeland’s residence has raised concern regarding Copeland having contact or attempted contacts with children in the Redmond area. Anyone with information about Copeland or the investigation is urged to contact Detective Ben Halsey at RPD at 541-504-3475. The case is active and has been referred to the Deschutes County District Attorney’s Office. No further information will be released.
The Redmond Police Department would like to thank the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), and the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force (ICAC) for their work to keep children safe.
REDMOND, OR – The Redmond Police Department (RPD) is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying individuals responsible for damaging several vehicles in NW Redmond on Saturday, March 30.
Between the hours of 7:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m., the windows of approximately 10 vehicles sustained damages from shots fired from what appears to be a BB gun or air rifle. Damaged vehicles were parked on NW Birch Ave., and NW Cedar Ave., between NW 35th and NW 31st Streets.
Officers left several door hangers and contact information at residences in the vicinity, requesting any information about the incident as well as potential surveillance footage of the area.
If you live in the area of NW 31st Street and NW 35th Street, between NW Birch and NW Cedar and have doorbell or other security camera footage, please contact the RPD through non-emergency dispatch at (541) 693-6911, ref. case number 2024-8946.
UPDATE
Suspects Identified in Local Multiple Thefts
REDMOND, OR – The Redmond Police Department has identified the two suspects who committed multiple theft related crimes. The identification is a result of a large number of positive responses from the community. The suspects do not reside in the Tri-County area, and we are currently working with their hometown jurisdictions to apprehend. The case remains active pending the suspect's arrest.
The Police Department would like to express gratitude to those who assisted with the identifications.
REDMOND, OR – The Redmond Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying two suspects who are involved in multiple criminal cases in Redmond. The two suspects, one male and one female are believed to have committed theft related crimes at Wal Mart, Texaco, Wilco, and Rite Aid. The crimes occurred between March 17, 2024, and March 19, 2024. The crimes have victimized local business as well as citizens shopping at these businesses.
The suspects have been seen driving a red passenger car with a luggage rack on top. The Redmond Police Department would like to remind citizens to hide or secure valuables and double check the doors of the vehicle are locked when parked.
Please contact the Redmond Police Department through Dispatch Non-Emergency at (541) 693-6911, if you have any information regarding these two individuals.