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Missing California Man Located In Portland, Oregon Unharmed
Tonight, Friday April 9, 2021, Mr. Timothy Davis was located by Amtrak security in Portland, Oregon. Mr. Davis is safe with family members. The Redmond Police Department is appreciative of Amtrak and their employees for helping us locate Mr. Davis.
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On Wednesday April 7, 2021, Mr. Davis began traveling via bus from Alameda, California, to Cathlamet, Washington. He was expected to be in Cathlamet, Washington in the morning of Thursday April 8, 2021, which he has failed to arrive at. On Thursday, April 8, 2021, at approximately 12:23 p.m. Mr. Davis took the CET bus from Redmond, Oregon, to Bend, Oregon. At 12:53 p.m. he was last seen at the Bend, Oregon, bus depot. On Friday April 9, 2021, at 11:30 a.m. he used a pay phone at the Amtrack lobby in Portland, Oregon.
Mr. Davis is described as a 5’10”, 165 pound, 63-year-old white male with gray hair and blue eyes. He was last seen wearing a white cowboy hat, camouflage jacket, black pants, and white shoes. He is traveling with a black suitcase.
Mr. Davis’ disappearance is concerning and his current whereabouts are unknown. There are concerns for his safety as he suffers from declining cognitive function. We appreciate any assistance the public can provide in locating Mr. Davis. If you know of his whereabouts, please contact the Redmond Police Department immediately through Deschutes County Dispatch at 541-693-6911.
On April 6, 2021, at approximately 8:17 a.m., the Redmond Police Department (RPD) and Redmond Fire & Rescue responded to a motor vehicle accident involving two pickups south of NW 6th St. and NW Quince Ave.
The preliminary results of the investigation indicate 79-year-old Redmond resident Archie Carrol was driving a black 2000 Toyota Tundra north on NW 6th St., just north of NW Oak Tree Lane. His vehicle crossed the roadway and collided with a blue 2004 Ford F150, which was traveling south on NW 6th St. Mr. Carrol died at the scene of the accident.
Redmond Fire was able to extract the driver of the 2004 Ford 38-year-old Prineville resident Mario Ortiz Lopez, who was flown by Life Flight to Bend St. Charles Medical Center with serious injuries. Mr. Ortiz Lopez’s passenger, 41-year-old Prineville resident Rodolfo Ortiz Lopez, was transported by ground ambulance to Bend St. Charles Medical Center for evaluation.
The Bend Police Department conducted a reconstruction of the accident scene. Northwest 6th St., between NW Oak Tree Ln and NW Quince Ave., was closed for approximately six hours. This case is being investigated by RPD, in cooperation with the Deschutes County Medical Examiner’s Office and Deschutes County District Attorney’s Office.
RPD is seeking to speak with any witnesses. If you are a witness, please contact the department at (541) 693-6911.
The RPD and Redmond Fire and Rescue expresses appreciation to the following community partners for assisting with this accident: Redmond Public Works, Bend Police Department, Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office, Life Flight, and the Deschutes County Medical Examiner’s Office.
(UPDATE) Three Suspects in Custody, Investigation Continuing
Redmond, OR – On Saturday, March 27, patrol officers and detectives from the Redmond Police Department successfully arrested three of the individuals suspected of a robbery that occurred earlier in the day. The arrests came after the suspect vehicle was initially found in the Redmond Walmart parking lot.
At approximately 9:35 PM on March 27, 911 Dispatch received a call stating the robbery suspect vehicle was at the Redmond Walmart. A Redmond officer was in the area and quickly located the car. The car sped away from Walmart and a pursuit began.
Redmond officers deployed Stop Sticks, which caused the vehicle’s tires to slowly deflate. The car continued south on Highway 97, leaving the city limits, before turning west onto SW Tomahawk Ave. The car became disabled in a field, allowing officers and Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Deputies, along with Oregon State Police Troopers, to detain and ultimately arrest three people. No one was injured, and no force was used.
Those arrested and charged included:
- Abrahan Sandoval Ruiz; male, age 24, Central Oregon area resident.
- Robbery in the First Degree, Assault in the First Degree, Unlawful Use of a Weapon, Attempt to Elude a Police Officer (Felony), Attempt to Elude a Police Officer (Misdemeanor), Menacing, Criminal Mischief in the First Degree, and Reckless Driving.
- Ruiz also had an outstanding warrant for a parole violation – original charge of robbery and weapon use.
- Brandon Petri; male, age 21, Bend area resident.
- Robbery in the First Degree, Assault in the First Degree, Theft in the Third Degree, and a Parole Violation
- Meahgan Webb; female, age 31, Madras resident.
- Robbery in the First Degree, Assault in the First Degree
The Redmond Police Department is continuing to investigate this incident. Officers and Detectives still desire to speak to any business in the area of Chevron Circle K on S Hwy 97 in Redmond who may have video of this incident or any person who may know what happened.
The 27-year-old employee assaulted in the robbery is recovering, doing well at St Charles Bend.
“Central Oregon is safer today because these individuals are off our streets. This investigation, utilizing all facets of our department and in cooperation with the victims, witnesses, and area businesses, led to the successful capture of these dangerous people,” says Redmond Police Chief Dave Tarbet.
The Redmond Police Department appreciates the help provided by Deschutes County 911, Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office, and the Oregon State Police.
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(ORIGINAL RELEASE)
Redmond, Oregon – On Saturday, March 27, 2021, at approximately 3:30 AM, officers from the Redmond Police Department responded to Chevron Circle K, 2005 S Highway 97, Redmond, for a reported robbery where an employee had been stabbed.
An initial investigation determined three suspects wearing masks came into the business shortly before 3:30 AM. The suspects confronted the female employee and attempted to gain access to the cash register, where the victim was stabbed multiple times by one of the suspects. All three suspects left the area in an unknown vehicle.
The victim, a 27-year-old female Redmond area resident, was transported to St. Charles Redmond with serious injuries.
This investigation is still ongoing and being investigated by detectives and patrol officers. Information about items taken during the robbery will not be disclosed. Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to call the Redmond Police Department, 541-693-6911.
The Redmond Police Department is committed to making Redmond the safest community in Oregon. Through community assistance and partnerships, we will become the safest community in Oregon.
REDMOND, OR - Shortly after 6:00 PM on March 18, 2021, the Redmond Police Department received reports of a person who had discharged a shotgun through the front door of their residence, located at 2907 SW Peridot Avenue, following a dispute with his girlfriend. Once on scene, the responding officers found the male suspect Matt Ryan Frazier, a 42-year-old Redmond resident, had barricaded himself alone inside the residence. The CERT team was activated and responded.
After approximately three hours, Frazier exited the residence and challenged CERT Team members. Frazier was taken into custody with the assistance of Bend Police K-9, Lil’Kim. No one was injured during this incident. Frazier was lodged at the Deschutes County Adult Jail on Menacing, Coercion, Reckless Endangering, and Unlawful Use of a Weapon.
This investigation is active and ongoing; therefore, no additional information will be released at this time. If you witnessed or have information regarding this incident, please contact the RPD through non-emergency dispatch, 541-693-6911.
We would also like to thank the following community partners for their assistance during this investigation: Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office, Bend Police Department, and the Oregon State Police.
Release by:
Sergeant Devin Lee
Redmond Police Department