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Bend Man Arrested For Multiple Burglaries In NW Bend - 12/05/25

Date: Dec. 5, 2025  

Case #s: 2025-00071370, 2025-00071550, 2025-00071676, 2025-00071678 

Incident: Bend man arrested for multiple burglaries in NW Bend  

Date / Time of Incident: Dec. 5, 2025 / 2:01 a.m.  

Location: 2600 block of NW Rippling River Court, Bend  

Arrested: Donald Richard Cain, 61-year-old Bend resident 

Offenses: Burglary I x3, Criminal Trespass I, Criminal Trespass II, Criminal Mischief I x2, Criminal Mischief II, Criminal Mischief III, Theft II x 2 

 

On Wednesday, Dec. 3, Bend Police responded to a report of a burglary that occurred in the 2100 block of NW Lakeside Place. When officers arrived, they learned that the homeowner had been living with family members and the home was not occupied. Visitors to the home discovered its gates had been locked with padlocks and cables, and someone appeared to have been living in the home.  

 

When officers cleared the home, they found multiple documents belonging to 61-year-old Bend resident Donald Richard Cain.  

 

On Thursday, Dec. 4, officers responded to a report of a burglary in the 2600 block of NW Rippling River Court. The homeowner reported he was out of town but saw someone enter his home through his security cameras.  

 

Officers cleared the home and reviewed security videos, which showed the suspect, identified as Cain, leaving the home with a tote bag full of items. 

 

At approximately 2 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 5, officers responded to a report of a trespass at the same home in the 2600 block of NW Rippling River Court. The owner of the home, watching security cameras, reported that the burglary suspect had returned to the house.  

Officers responded to the residence and deployed a drone in the area. Using the drone, they were able to locate Cain hiding on a cliff face nearby.  

 

Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office and K9 Ronin assisted in taking Cain into custody. At the time of his arrest, Cain was wearing a coat with a Mt. Bachelor pass in the pocket that didn’t belong to him, and which officers determined had been stolen from a home in the 3100 block of NW Golf View Drive.  

 

In total, Cain was arrested on suspicion of multiple counts related to the illegal entry and burglary of three homes. He was lodged at the Deschutes County Jail on the above offenses.  

 

Bend Police believe Cain may have committed additional burglaries in the northwest neighborhoods of Bend. If you believe your home has been burglarized, please report the incident to nonemergency dispatch at 541-693-6911.  

Bend Man Arrested For Multiple Burglaries In NW Bend - 12/05/25

Date: Dec. 5, 2025  

Case #s: 2025-00071370, 2025-00071550, 2025-00071676, 2025-00071678 

Incident: Bend man arrested for multiple burglaries in NW Bend  

Date / Time of Incident: Dec. 5, 2025 / 2:01 a.m.  

Location: 2600 block of NW Rippling River Court, Bend  

Arrested: Donald Richard Cain, 61-year-old Bend resident 

Offenses: Burglary I x3, Criminal Trespass I, Criminal Trespass II, Criminal Mischief I x2, Criminal Mischief II, Criminal Mischief III, Theft II x 2 

 

On Wednesday, Dec. 3, Bend Police responded to a report of a burglary that occurred in the 2100 block of NW Lakeside Place. When officers arrived, they learned that the homeowner had been living with family members and the home was not occupied. Visitors to the home discovered its gates had been locked with padlocks and cables, and someone appeared to have been living in the home.  

 

When officers cleared the home, they found multiple documents belonging to 61-year-old Bend resident Donald Richard Cain.  

 

On Thursday, Dec. 4, officers responded to a report of a burglary in the 2600 block of NW Rippling River Court. The homeowner reported he was out of town but saw someone enter his home through his security cameras.  

 

Officers cleared the home and reviewed security videos, which showed the suspect, identified as Cain, leaving the home with a tote bag full of items. 

 

At approximately 2 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 5, officers responded to a report of a trespass at the same home in the 2600 block of NW Rippling River Court. The owner of the home, watching security cameras, reported that the burglary suspect had returned to the house.  

Officers responded to the residence and deployed a drone in the area. Using the drone, they were able to locate Cain hiding on a cliff face nearby.  

 

Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office and K9 Ronin assisted in taking Cain into custody. At the time of his arrest, Cain was wearing a coat with a Mt. Bachelor pass in the pocket that didn’t belong to him, and which officers determined had been stolen from a home in the 3100 block of NW Golf View Drive.  

 

In total, Cain was arrested on suspicion of multiple counts related to the illegal entry and burglary of three homes. He was lodged at the Deschutes County Jail on the above offenses.  

 

Bend Police believe Cain may have committed additional burglaries in the northwest neighborhoods of Bend. If you believe your home has been burglarized, please report the incident to nonemergency dispatch at 541-693-6911.  

UPDATE: Suspect In Custody After Road Rage Shooting - 11/24/25

UPDATE: Over the course of an extensive investigation, Bend Police identified the suspect in this incident as 19-year-old Bend resident Saxton James Deaton. 

 

At approximately 1:40 a.m., members of the Central Oregon Emergency Response Team, Bend Police detectives and officers executed a search warrant at Deaton’s home in the 900 block of Butler Market Road. Deaton was taken into custody without incident and transported to the Deschutes County Jail on suspicion of attempted first-degree assault, menacing and unlawful use of a weapon.  

 

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Date: November 23, 2025  

 

Case #: 2025-00069676

 

Incident: Shooting (non-injury) during road rage incident 

 

Date / Time of Incident: November 23, 2025 / 1:45 p.m.  

 

Location: SE Third Street/SE Wilson Avenue, Bend 

 

Victim: 19-year-old Bend resident 

 

Suspect: White male adult, late 20’s, heavy set, blonde hair with a beard

Suspect Vehicle: White compact SUV

 

At around 1:45 PM a 19-year-old motorist traveling near SE Third Street and SE Wilson Avenue reported that another motorist had shot his vehicle with a firearm. The victim was not injured. BPD officers and detectives responded to the scene and are investigating. A preliminary investigation has shown a single round was fired into the victim’s vehicle after a road rage incident on SE Third Street. The suspect in this case is outstanding, but his physical description and his vehicle description are listed above.

 

Prior to the incident, it was reported that the suspect vehicle was driving at a high rate of speed southbound on SE 3rd Street in the area of the SE 3rd Street and SE Railroad Avenue, and committed an unsafe passing maneuver near the railroad overpass.  Anyone who has video footage from businesses or vehicles in the area is asked to contact police dispatch and speak with Bend PD detectives. 

UPDATE: Suspect In Custody After Road Rage Shooting - 11/24/25

UPDATE: Over the course of an extensive investigation, Bend Police identified the suspect in this incident as 19-year-old Bend resident Saxton James Deaton. 

 

At approximately 1:40 a.m., members of the Central Oregon Emergency Response Team, Bend Police detectives and officers executed a search warrant at Deaton’s home in the 900 block of Butler Market Road. Deaton was taken into custody without incident and transported to the Deschutes County Jail on suspicion of attempted first-degree assault, menacing and unlawful use of a weapon.  

 

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Date: November 23, 2025  

 

Case #: 2025-00069676

 

Incident: Shooting (non-injury) during road rage incident 

 

Date / Time of Incident: November 23, 2025 / 1:45 p.m.  

 

Location: SE Third Street/SE Wilson Avenue, Bend 

 

Victim: 19-year-old Bend resident 

 

Suspect: White male adult, late 20’s, heavy set, blonde hair with a beard

Suspect Vehicle: White compact SUV

 

At around 1:45 PM a 19-year-old motorist traveling near SE Third Street and SE Wilson Avenue reported that another motorist had shot his vehicle with a firearm. The victim was not injured. BPD officers and detectives responded to the scene and are investigating. A preliminary investigation has shown a single round was fired into the victim’s vehicle after a road rage incident on SE Third Street. The suspect in this case is outstanding, but his physical description and his vehicle description are listed above.

 

Prior to the incident, it was reported that the suspect vehicle was driving at a high rate of speed southbound on SE 3rd Street in the area of the SE 3rd Street and SE Railroad Avenue, and committed an unsafe passing maneuver near the railroad overpass.  Anyone who has video footage from businesses or vehicles in the area is asked to contact police dispatch and speak with Bend PD detectives. 

Bend Man Arrested On Suspicion Of Possession Of Child Sex Abuse Materials (Photo) - 11/20/25

Date: Nov. 20, 2025  

Case #: 2025-00061261 

Incident: Bend man arrested on suspicion of possession of child sex abuse materials 

Date / Time of Incident: Nov. 19, 2025 / 9:38 a.m.  

Location: 200 block of NW Broadway Street, Bend  

Arrested: Kyler Ashton Kramer, 22-year-old Bend resident  

Offenses: Encouraging Child Sex Abuse I x10, Encouraging Child Sex Abuse II x10 

 

On Nov. 19, 2025, Bend Police arrested 22-year-old Bend resident Kyler Ashton Kramer on suspicion of possessing child sex abuse material (CSAM). 

The arrest stems from a National Center for Missing and Exploited Children CyberTip detectives received on Oct. 10, 2025.  

Bend Police detectives investigated the tip and identified Kramer as the person who had accessed the CSAM and disseminated CSAM images online.  

At approximately 9:38 a.m. on Nov. 19, Bend Police served search warrants at Kramer’s home in the 200 block of NW Broadway Street. Kramer was then arrested and lodged at the Deschutes County Jail on 10 counts each of first-degree and second-degree encouraging child sex abuse.  

Bend Police are releasing Kramer’s image to the public to determine whether there may be any local victims associated with this case.  

If you believe your child may have experienced unwanted contact with Kramer, please contact nonemergency dispatch at 541-693-6911, reference the above case number and ask to speak with Det. Trevor Roberts.   

Attached Media Files: Kyler Kramer,

Bend Man Arrested On Suspicion Of Possession Of Child Sex Abuse Materials (Photo) - 11/20/25

Date: Nov. 20, 2025  

Case #: 2025-00061261 

Incident: Bend man arrested on suspicion of possession of child sex abuse materials 

Date / Time of Incident: Nov. 19, 2025 / 9:38 a.m.  

Location: 200 block of NW Broadway Street, Bend  

Arrested: Kyler Ashton Kramer, 22-year-old Bend resident  

Offenses: Encouraging Child Sex Abuse I x10, Encouraging Child Sex Abuse II x10 

 

On Nov. 19, 2025, Bend Police arrested 22-year-old Bend resident Kyler Ashton Kramer on suspicion of possessing child sex abuse material (CSAM). 

The arrest stems from a National Center for Missing and Exploited Children CyberTip detectives received on Oct. 10, 2025.  

Bend Police detectives investigated the tip and identified Kramer as the person who had accessed the CSAM and disseminated CSAM images online.  

At approximately 9:38 a.m. on Nov. 19, Bend Police served search warrants at Kramer’s home in the 200 block of NW Broadway Street. Kramer was then arrested and lodged at the Deschutes County Jail on 10 counts each of first-degree and second-degree encouraging child sex abuse.  

Bend Police are releasing Kramer’s image to the public to determine whether there may be any local victims associated with this case.  

If you believe your child may have experienced unwanted contact with Kramer, please contact nonemergency dispatch at 541-693-6911, reference the above case number and ask to speak with Det. Trevor Roberts.   

Attached Media Files: Kyler Kramer,

Bend Man Arrested After Breaking Into Home, Violating Restraining Order - 11/19/25

Date: Nov. 19, 2025  

Case #: 2025-00068943 

Incident: Bend man arrested after breaking into home, violating restraining order 

Date / Time of Incident: Nov. 19, 2025 / 3:28 p.m.  

Location: 2500 block of NE Purcell Boulevard, Bend  

Arrested: Stephen Douglas Culbertson, 47-year-old Bend resident 

Offenses: Restraining Order Violation, Criminal Mischief II, Burglary I 

 

At approximately 3:28 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 19, Bend Police responded to a 911 call of a man who had entered a home in the 2500 block of NE Purcell Boulevard by entering through a window.  

 

The caller reported the man, identified as 47-year-old Bend resident Stephen Douglas Culbertson, had a restraining order against him and was not to be at the residence. The caller knew he had access to a knife but did not know if he was armed with it.  

 

Officers surrounded the home and evacuated nearby residences. They then entered the home, were able to safely remove the caller from the residence through a window, and located Culbertson hiding. A knife was found discarded nearby. He was taken into custody without incident and transported to the Deschutes County Jail on suspicion of second-degree criminal mischief, first-degree burglary and a restraining order violation.  

 

There was a large police presence in the area and NE Purcell Boulevard and Courtney Drive were both closed for a short period of time.  

 

 

Bend Man Arrested After Breaking Into Home, Violating Restraining Order - 11/19/25

Date: Nov. 19, 2025  

Case #: 2025-00068943 

Incident: Bend man arrested after breaking into home, violating restraining order 

Date / Time of Incident: Nov. 19, 2025 / 3:28 p.m.  

Location: 2500 block of NE Purcell Boulevard, Bend  

Arrested: Stephen Douglas Culbertson, 47-year-old Bend resident 

Offenses: Restraining Order Violation, Criminal Mischief II, Burglary I 

 

At approximately 3:28 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 19, Bend Police responded to a 911 call of a man who had entered a home in the 2500 block of NE Purcell Boulevard by entering through a window.  

 

The caller reported the man, identified as 47-year-old Bend resident Stephen Douglas Culbertson, had a restraining order against him and was not to be at the residence. The caller knew he had access to a knife but did not know if he was armed with it.  

 

Officers surrounded the home and evacuated nearby residences. They then entered the home, were able to safely remove the caller from the residence through a window, and located Culbertson hiding. A knife was found discarded nearby. He was taken into custody without incident and transported to the Deschutes County Jail on suspicion of second-degree criminal mischief, first-degree burglary and a restraining order violation.  

 

There was a large police presence in the area and NE Purcell Boulevard and Courtney Drive were both closed for a short period of time.  

 

 

Bend Woman Arrested On Suspicion Of Arson After Fire In NW Bend - 11/15/25

Date: Nov. 15, 2025  

Case #: 2025-00068078 

Incident: Bend woman arrested on suspicion of arson after fire in NW Bend 

Date / Time of Incident: Nov. 15, 2025 / 12:17 p.m.  

Location: 1200 block of NW Stannium Road, Bend  

Arrested: Rachel Joy Kidwell, 33-year-old Bend resident 

Offenses: Arson I 

At approximately 12:17 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 15, Bend Police responded to a report of a fire in the 1200 block of NW Stannium Road.  

When officers arrived, they found a second-story apartment in a triplex fully engulfed in flames. A woman, later identified as 33-year-old Bend resident Rachel Joy Kidwell, was on the porch when officers arrived and told them she’d started the fire at the home.  

Bend Police evacuated the surrounding residences. 

Bend Fire & Rescue was able to prevent the fire from spreading and successfully extinguished the flames. Other units in the multifamily building sustained damage. 

Officers took Kidwell into custody and transported her to the Bend Police Department. She will be lodged at the Deschutes County Jail. An investigation into the incident is ongoing.  

 

 

Bend Woman Arrested On Suspicion Of Arson After Fire In NW Bend - 11/15/25

Date: Nov. 15, 2025  

Case #: 2025-00068078 

Incident: Bend woman arrested on suspicion of arson after fire in NW Bend 

Date / Time of Incident: Nov. 15, 2025 / 12:17 p.m.  

Location: 1200 block of NW Stannium Road, Bend  

Arrested: Rachel Joy Kidwell, 33-year-old Bend resident 

Offenses: Arson I 

At approximately 12:17 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 15, Bend Police responded to a report of a fire in the 1200 block of NW Stannium Road.  

When officers arrived, they found a second-story apartment in a triplex fully engulfed in flames. A woman, later identified as 33-year-old Bend resident Rachel Joy Kidwell, was on the porch when officers arrived and told them she’d started the fire at the home.  

Bend Police evacuated the surrounding residences. 

Bend Fire & Rescue was able to prevent the fire from spreading and successfully extinguished the flames. Other units in the multifamily building sustained damage. 

Officers took Kidwell into custody and transported her to the Bend Police Department. She will be lodged at the Deschutes County Jail. An investigation into the incident is ongoing.