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Potential federal charges looming after FBI takes over fraud investigation into Prineville car salesman

December 7, 2024

The investigation into allegations against a local Prineville car salesman, Michael Smetzer Jr. and his company Central Oregon Motors, has been taken over by the FBI.

Crime

DOJ, DMV, and Prineville Police investigating fraud allegations against Central Oregon Motors

November 22, 2024

Law enforcement and DMV investigations into Prineville-based Central Oregon Motors, LLC, have been revealed following an initial story first reported by the Prineville Review last month as well as a report last week by KTVZ's Matthew Draxton.

Government

Former head of CLEAR Alliance sues for breach of contract, alleges serious misconduct by Deschutes County sheriff candidate

November 5, 2024

The former executive director of a Prineville-based non-profit has filed a lawsuit against the organization for breach of contract and retaliation as a whistleblower, according to court documents.

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