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Prineville woman identified as operator of illegal in-home daycare where child died, state records show

State officials have confirmed that the Prineville daycare where an infant died last month was operating without a valid child care license and is now the subject of an open investigation.
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Toddler died following reported drowning at Prineville daycare last month; sheriff’s office investigating

An infant has died following an incident nearly a month ago at a Prineville daycare, according to the Crook County Sheriff’s Office, which confirmed Monday that the child was transported to a Portland hospital but did not survive.
Crime

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.
Crime

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.
Local

Prineville woman killed in rollover crash on George Millican Road

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.
Local

Crook County SAR locates two lost near Ochoco Ranger Station

Crook County Search & Rescue was activated Monday evening at 5:20 p.m. after reports of two lost individuals near the Ochoco Ranger Station, according to the agency’s Facebook post.
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

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.
Crime

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

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.
Local

Small helicopter crashes near Prineville Airport; pilot and passenger airlifted to Bend

Prineville, Ore. - A small light helicopter crashed late this morning near the Prineville Airport. Officers from the Prineville Police Department, Crook County Sheriff's...
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