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Suspect arrested after social media threat against Crooked River Elementary School

As of 1:15 PM this afternoon, Crooked River Elementary School in Prineville returned to normal operations after a suspect was arrested for a social media threat that referenced the school's coordinates, prompting a 'secure' status.
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Crook County DA charges Prineville Pastor for first degree animal abuse over shooting of cat

The Crook County District Attorney’s Office has filed a charge of first-degree animal abuse against Pastor Jason Swick, following an investigation into the shooting of a neighborhood cat that drew widespread outrage across the Prineville community earlier this month.
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Lockdown at Crook County Justice Center after man claims vehicle contained explosive device

The Crook County Justice Center was placed on lockdown Tuesday morning after a Prineville man parked on a sidewalk near the courthouse and told deputies he believed his vehicle contained an improvised explosive device.
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Shots fired incident in Prineville ends with suspect in custody

A heavy police presence converged on the area of 9th Street and Harwood Avenue late Saturday morning after multiple reports of gunfire prompted an urgent response.
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Prineville pastor apologizes after shooting cat, dumping body in church dumpster — animal later found alive

A local pastor is facing community outrage after allegations surfaced that he shot a neighborhood cat and disposed of it in a church dumpster. The Crook County Sheriff’s Office confirmed it is actively investigating the incident and urged residents to be cautious about information circulating on social media.
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Trial begins for Smith Rock mass shooting plot suspect

The trial of Samson Garner, accused of plotting a mass shooting at Smith Rock State Park, opened this week with sharply contrasting arguments from prosecutors and defense attorneys,
Crime

Three juveniles arrested in Crook County Fair burglary, Stolen property recovered

Three juveniles have been arrested in connection with a burglary and theft at the Crook County Fair last week, Prineville Police announced Friday.
Crime

Crook County Sheriff’s Office warns of new impersonation scam

The Crook County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a fresh wave of scam calls from individuals posing as local law enforcement officers in an attempt to extort money.
Crime

Vendors report overnight theft at Crook County Fair; Security guard injured in attempt to intervene

Several vendors at the Crook County Fair are reporting that their booths were broken into overnight, with items stolen from numerous small businesses—including those run by children and local families.
Crime

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

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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