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Prineville woman killed in rollover crash on George Millican Road

August 25, 2025

A Prineville woman was killed Monday morning in a single-vehicle rollover crash on SW George Millican Road, according to the Crook County Sheriff’s Office.

Crime

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.

Government

Ongoing technical issue raising questions on Prineville Police’s body-camera video; separate problems with public records handling

October 31, 2024

The Prineville Police are currently suffering from technical issues tied to a recent hardware and software update a month ago that is reportedly preventing the release of any body-worn-camera (BWC) video.

Government

Ribbon cutting for new Crook County Justice Center set for Sept 27

September 22, 2024

A ribbon cutting ceremony to mark the official opening of the new Crook County Justice Center is slated to take place Friday, Sept. 27th at 3pm at 260 NW 2nd St in Prineville.

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