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Several hour standoff in Prineville ends peacefully with arrest; Suspect identified

July 25, 2025

A tense standoff between police and a suspect off NE Belknap Street in Prineville ended peacefully just after midnight, following a heavy law enforcement response that drew a crowd of more than 100 onlookers.

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Prineville car salesman arrested; Indicted on 35 counts for multi-year fraud scheme

July 2, 2025

Mike Smetzer, the owner of the now-defunct Central Oregon Motors, was arrested Wednesday, July 2nd, by the Crook County Sheriff’s Office following a grand jury indictment that returned on June 27th, according to court records.

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Prineville man charged with attempted murder after disturbing video circulates on Facebook

July 1, 2025

A Prineville man was arrested late Monday and is now facing multiple felony charges after a disturbing video surfaced on Facebook showing a man with a bloodied face — footage that police have confirmed is connected to an ongoing criminal investigation.

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Homicide confirmed in NW Prineville disturbance; Suspect arrested

June 29, 2025

Prineville Police have confirmed that a violent incident reported Friday is now being investigated as a homicide, following the arrest of a suspect over the weekend.

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Suspicious death investigation underway in NW Prineville following midday disturbance

June 28, 2025

A heavy police presence responded to a quiet residential neighborhood Friday morning after a reported disturbance left two men injured and a third person dead, according to a press release issued by the Prineville Police Department.

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Oregon DEQ grapples with aftermath of major cyberattack

April 25, 2025

The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is working to recover from a significant cyberattack that has disrupted operations and raised concerns about data security.

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Prineville woman arrested after allegedly stealing motorhome in Redmond with dog inside

April 15, 2025

A woman from Prineville was arrested earlier today after allegedly stealing a motorhome in Redmond that had a black Labrador retriever inside. The vehicle was taken from a parking lot at 1400 SW Canal Blvd. just before 1 p.m., according to Redmond Police Lt. April Huey.

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Oregon man arrested by FBI for allegedly transporting, abusing Alaska minor

March 21, 2025

A federal grand jury in Alaska has indicted an Oregon man on charges of transporting a minor with the intent of engaging in criminal sexual activity. Steven Fox, 59, was taken into custody by the FBI in Portland on Thursday following the indictment.

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Neglected horse seized by Crook County Sheriff’s Office amid ongoing investigation

February 27, 2025

Update: This story was updated at 5:20 pm on 2/27 to include details of a press release from the Crook County Sheriff's Office. It...

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Man dies in Madras after officer-involved shooting

February 20, 2025

A fatal officer-involved shooting occurred in Madras on Thursday evening, resulting in the death of a 28-year-old man, according to Madras Police. The incident led to the temporary closure of U.S. Highway 97 for several hours as authorities conducted their investigation.

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