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RPD DETECTIVES ARREST MULTIPLE SUSPECTS DURING HUMAN TRAFFICKING INVESTIGATION (Photo) - 10/15/26

Redmond, OR – During the week of August 28, 2026, the Redmond Police Department (RPD) began an investigation of a minor female who was involved in a sexual relationship with an adult male in the Redmond-Bend area.  During the course of the investigation, it was learned several adult men in the area had been involved in a sexual relationship with a minor female.  The investigation revealed a minor female had been the victim of ongoing human sex trafficking.  The investigation resulted in a fourth arrest on October 13, 2026.

 

The following suspects were taken into custody, lodged at the Deschutes County Adult Jail, and charged with the listed crimes:

 

Shawn Michael Bowlin, 45-year-old male, Bend resident

Arrested: September 5, 2026

Rape 3

Sex Abuse 1

Encouraging Child Sex Abuse

Sodomy 3

 

Pedro Joel Linares Alonso, 22-year-old male, Bend resident 

Arrested: September 18, 2026

Rape 1

Rape 3

Sodomy 1

Sodomy 3

Luring Minor for Sexual Conduct

Online Sexual Corruption of a Child 1st degree

Strangulation

 

Juan Carlos Linares, 31-year-old male, Bend resident

Arrested: September 18, 2026

Rape 3

Sodomy 3

Luring Minor for Sexual Conduct

Online Sexual Corruption of a Child 1st degree

Probation Violation

 

Victor Santos Govea, 36-year-old male, Bend resident

Arrested: October 13, 2026

Trafficking in Persons

Compelling Prostitution

Promoting Prostitution

Luring a Minor

Unlawful Delivery of Marijuana

Providing Alcohol to an Intoxicated Person

Rape 3

Sex Abuse 2

Sodomy 3

Prohibited Acts / Tattoo (ORS 690.360)

 

RPD Detectives are seeking any other potential victims of human / sex trafficking regarding this investigation.  If you have any information about additional victims or information regarding this investigation, please contact non-emergency Dispatch and reference RPD case number 2026-30033.

 

Sex/Human trafficking is a real crime and it can happen anywhere.  If you, or someone you know, is a victim of sex/human trafficking there are several community resources such as the AT project.  Learn more about the AT project at https://at-project.org.  Another resource is In Our Backyard, a local advocacy group with more information available at https://inourbackyard.org.  

 

RPD would like to thank the following agencies for their assistance during the investigation:  Bend Police Department, Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office, Oregon State Police, Deschutes County Parole & Probation, United States Marshalls, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Department of Human Services, and the Deschutes County District Attorney's Office.

Attached Media Files: Suspect photos, media release photo,

RPD DETECTIVES ARREST MULTIPLE SUSPECTS DURING HUMAN TRAFFICKING INVESTIGATION (Photo) - 10/15/26

Redmond, OR – During the week of August 28, 2026, the Redmond Police Department (RPD) began an investigation of a minor female who was involved in a sexual relationship with an adult male in the Redmond-Bend area.  During the course of the investigation, it was learned several adult men in the area had been involved in a sexual relationship with a minor female.  The investigation revealed a minor female had been the victim of ongoing human sex trafficking.  The investigation resulted in a fourth arrest on October 13, 2026.

 

The following suspects were taken into custody, lodged at the Deschutes County Adult Jail, and charged with the listed crimes:

 

Shawn Michael Bowlin, 45-year-old male, Bend resident

Arrested: September 5, 2026

Rape 3

Sex Abuse 1

Encouraging Child Sex Abuse

Sodomy 3

 

Pedro Joel Linares Alonso, 22-year-old male, Bend resident 

Arrested: September 18, 2026

Rape 1

Rape 3

Sodomy 1

Sodomy 3

Luring Minor for Sexual Conduct

Online Sexual Corruption of a Child 1st degree

Strangulation

 

Juan Carlos Linares, 31-year-old male, Bend resident

Arrested: September 18, 2026

Rape 3

Sodomy 3

Luring Minor for Sexual Conduct

Online Sexual Corruption of a Child 1st degree

Probation Violation

 

Victor Santos Govea, 36-year-old male, Bend resident

Arrested: October 13, 2026

Trafficking in Persons

Compelling Prostitution

Promoting Prostitution

Luring a Minor

Unlawful Delivery of Marijuana

Providing Alcohol to an Intoxicated Person

Rape 3

Sex Abuse 2

Sodomy 3

Prohibited Acts / Tattoo (ORS 690.360)

 

RPD Detectives are seeking any other potential victims of human / sex trafficking regarding this investigation.  If you have any information about additional victims or information regarding this investigation, please contact non-emergency Dispatch and reference RPD case number 2026-30033.

 

Sex/Human trafficking is a real crime and it can happen anywhere.  If you, or someone you know, is a victim of sex/human trafficking there are several community resources such as the AT project.  Learn more about the AT project at https://at-project.org.  Another resource is In Our Backyard, a local advocacy group with more information available at https://inourbackyard.org.  

 

RPD would like to thank the following agencies for their assistance during the investigation:  Bend Police Department, Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office, Oregon State Police, Deschutes County Parole & Probation, United States Marshalls, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Department of Human Services, and the Deschutes County District Attorney's Office.

Attached Media Files: Suspect photos, media release photo,

CERT CONDUCTING EXPLOSIVE TRAINING IN SW REDMOND (Photo) - 10/14/26

Redmond, OR – On Wednesday, October 14, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., CERT (Central Oregon Emergency Response Team) will conduct their training in SW Redmond.  The Central Oregon Emergency Response Team is our regional SWAT team. The team trains regularly at a variety of venues throughout Deschutes, Crook and Jefferson counties.  

 

The training today will involve live explosive breaching in the area of the 2600 block of SW Yew Avenue. This training is not open to the public. There is no danger to the public.  There will be police training signs posted in the area to advise residents and community members of the training.  Residents may hear loud explosions during this time.  

 

Please avoid the area if possible and allow law enforcement to conduct this valuable training. 

Attached Media Files: rpdpoliceactivity.png,

CERT CONDUCTING EXPLOSIVE TRAINING IN SW REDMOND (Photo) - 10/14/26

Redmond, OR – On Wednesday, October 14, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., CERT (Central Oregon Emergency Response Team) will conduct their training in SW Redmond.  The Central Oregon Emergency Response Team is our regional SWAT team. The team trains regularly at a variety of venues throughout Deschutes, Crook and Jefferson counties.  

 

The training today will involve live explosive breaching in the area of the 2600 block of SW Yew Avenue. This training is not open to the public. There is no danger to the public.  There will be police training signs posted in the area to advise residents and community members of the training.  Residents may hear loud explosions during this time.  

 

Please avoid the area if possible and allow law enforcement to conduct this valuable training. 

Attached Media Files: rpdpoliceactivity.png,

Redmond Police Drones Help Locate Theft Suspects In Undeveloped Area (Photo) - 09/30/26

Redmond, OR - The Redmond Police Department's (RPD) newly acquired drones played a key role in the arrest of two theft suspects early Tuesday morning after a caller reported a burglary in progress. 

 

At approximately 5:30 a.m. on September 29, 2026, a community member called 9-1-1 to report a theft underway at Coastal Farm and Ranch Supply, 3141 S Highway 97. The caller told dispatchers that a man and a woman were leaving the area eastbound with wheelbarrows full of items. 

 

RPD officers immediately responded to the area and set up a perimeter.  Officers also deployed drones to find and track the suspects, who fled east on foot and on stolen motorcycles into the undeveloped area east of the 2000 block of NW 6th Street. An officer caught the male suspect after a short foot chase. Meanwhile, the drones spotted the female suspect hiding in the brush after she abandoned a stolen motorcycle, allowing officers to take her into custody.

 

The male suspect, a 41-year-old, Redmond resident, was arrested for on Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle x3, Criminal Trespass II, Theft 1, and Burglary II, Possession of Burglary Tools, a Warrant, and Resisting Arrest.  The female suspect, a 32-year-old, Redmond resident, was arrested for Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle x3, Criminal Trespass II, Theft 1, and Burglary II.   

 

Both suspects were lodged at the Deschutes County Adult Jail.   

 

Over $3000 worth of stolen items were recovered during the arrest.

 

RPD’s goal is to make Redmond the safest city possible by enhancing patrol operations utilizing tools of technology to assist in the day-to-day operations and covering difficult areas of Redmond, like the undeveloped land where these suspects were located.  Drones are among the valuable tools which provide quicker and safer response to calls in these difficult, undeveloped areas of Redmond.   

 

RPD would like to thank the citizen who called the theft in progress and reminds citizens to call if they see anything suspicious.

Attached Media Files: Media release photo, Skydio R10,

Redmond Police Drones Help Locate Theft Suspects In Undeveloped Area (Photo) - 09/30/26

Redmond, OR - The Redmond Police Department's (RPD) newly acquired drones played a key role in the arrest of two theft suspects early Tuesday morning after a caller reported a burglary in progress. 

 

At approximately 5:30 a.m. on September 29, 2026, a community member called 9-1-1 to report a theft underway at Coastal Farm and Ranch Supply, 3141 S Highway 97. The caller told dispatchers that a man and a woman were leaving the area eastbound with wheelbarrows full of items. 

 

RPD officers immediately responded to the area and set up a perimeter.  Officers also deployed drones to find and track the suspects, who fled east on foot and on stolen motorcycles into the undeveloped area east of the 2000 block of NW 6th Street. An officer caught the male suspect after a short foot chase. Meanwhile, the drones spotted the female suspect hiding in the brush after she abandoned a stolen motorcycle, allowing officers to take her into custody.

 

The male suspect, a 41-year-old, Redmond resident, was arrested for on Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle x3, Criminal Trespass II, Theft 1, and Burglary II, Possession of Burglary Tools, a Warrant, and Resisting Arrest.  The female suspect, a 32-year-old, Redmond resident, was arrested for Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle x3, Criminal Trespass II, Theft 1, and Burglary II.   

 

Both suspects were lodged at the Deschutes County Adult Jail.   

 

Over $3000 worth of stolen items were recovered during the arrest.

 

RPD’s goal is to make Redmond the safest city possible by enhancing patrol operations utilizing tools of technology to assist in the day-to-day operations and covering difficult areas of Redmond, like the undeveloped land where these suspects were located.  Drones are among the valuable tools which provide quicker and safer response to calls in these difficult, undeveloped areas of Redmond.   

 

RPD would like to thank the citizen who called the theft in progress and reminds citizens to call if they see anything suspicious.

Attached Media Files: Media release photo, Skydio R10,