Bend Police Department

Crime

Officials release names of slain, wounded teacher and a young victim, more details of Silver Rail Elementary shooting

October 16, 2026

Police released new details Friday of Thursday's tragic shooting at Bend's Silver Rail Elementary School, including the names of a teacher and one of three boys killed by the 16-year-old shooter who attended the school.

Central Oregon

BREAKING: Five dead, including three children, after shooting at Bend elementary school; 16-year-old suspect killed by bystander

October 15, 2026

A suspected shooter is dead and multiple people, including children, have been injured following a reported shooting Thursday afternoon at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, approximately 35 miles southwest of Prineville.

Crime

Authorities investigate overnight burglary at Brasada Ranch, say reports of armed robbery were false

September 2, 2026

Authorities are investigating an overnight burglary at Brasada Ranch after two people were reportedly caught attempting to steal alcoholic beverages from the resort's Ranch House early Wednesday morning.

Crime

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.