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Latest Deschutes County Trials News
Drivers cited in Terrebonne, La Pine crashes
Oregon
Two Deschutes County drivers were cited after a pair of crashes Monday evening, one a car-semi collision in Terrebonne and the second a roll-over DUII crash in La Pine that sent the driver to the hospital, sheriff’s deputies said.
February 13 2013
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Bend murder suspect appears in court
Oregon
In Oregon, a charge of murder comes with no bail -- that means Bend murder suspect Luke Wirkkala will be held at the Deschutes County Jail his case is tried or settled. On Tuesday, the 32-year-old found out who his lawyers are and when he's due back in court.
February 05 2013
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Walk-in child immunization clinics offered
Oregon
Public health officials at Deschutes County Health Services are reminding parents to make sure their children’s shots are up to date, and advising of some walk-in immunization clinics under way.
February 05 2013
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Man accused of killing his wife in La Pine
Oregon
LA PINE, Ore. -- A Central Oregon man was arrested Monday morning on a murder charge after calling police to report his wife died during a dispute. Deschutes County sheriff's deputies told KTVZ-TV her body was on the back porch of the couple's home in La Pine. The names of the couple were not immediately released. The husband was booked at the Deschutes County jail.
February 05 2013
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Bend jury acquits La Pine man of attempted murder
Oregon
A Deschutes County jury acquitted a La Pine man Thursday of attempted murder charges, finding he did not try to kill an Oregon State Police trooper outside his home nearly a year ago.
December 13 2012
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Tumalo man who shot, killed son on trial
Oregon
Painful memories of an argument that turned deadly last December were relived Wednesdsay morning in Deschutes County Circuit Court as Jim Hargrave went on trial, accused of murder in the shooting death of his 28-year-old son, Steven Hargrave.
October 24 2012
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La Pine woman killed, 2 men hurt in crash
Bend, oregon
A 28-year-old La Pine woman was killed and two men were injured in a two-vehicle crash on La Pine State Rec Road Saturday afternoon, Deschutes County sheriff’s deputies said.
October 12 2012
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La Pine woman killed, 2 people hurt in crash
Bend, oregon
A 28-year-old La Pine woman was killed and two other residents were injured in a two-vehicle crash on La Pine State Rec Road Saturday afternoon, Deschutes County sheriff’s deputies said.
October 12 2012
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La Pine man held on attempted murder charges
Bend, Oregon
A La Pine man was arrested early Saturday on attempted murder, DUII and other charges, accused of pointing a loaded rifle at two men’s heads outside a La Pine bar, Deschutes County sheriff’s deputies said.
September 02 2012
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Botulism sends 3 C. Oregonians to hospital
Bend, oregon
The Oregon State Public Health Lab has confirmed that three Central Oregon residents who were hospitalized contracted botulism at a private barbecue, Deschutes County health officials said Monday.
July 07 2012
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Clarke gets life in baseball bat killing - KTVZ.com
Salem, Oregon
A Deschutes County jury on Wednesday found Richard Clarke guilty of murder in the baseball-bat beating death of ... in closing arguments of the 4-week trial. McIver told jurors, "This is not a hard case," saying Clarke had beaten Fitzhenry with a pink ...
July 06 2012
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Clarke sentenced for having drugs in Jail - KTVZ.com
Post, Oregon
Clarke was sentenced to 12 months in prison and 24 months post-prison supervision to run concurrent with ... In May, while in the Deschutes County Jail awaiting his trial for murder, a corrections deputy noticed Clarke was acting suspicious.
June 29 2012
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Bend jury convicts Clarke in baseball-bat murder - KTVZ.com
Brothers, Oregon
A Deschutes County jury on Wednesday found Richard Clarke guilty of murder in the baseball-bat beating death of ... prosecutors took their final shots at Clarke in closing arguments of the 4-week trial. First responders found Fitzhenry beaten and barely ...
June 28 2012
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High Price Tag to Defend Murder Suspects - KTVZ.com
Salem, Oregon
BEND, Ore. -- The wheels of justice are often criticized for being slow, but with a Bend man's four-week murder trial happening now in Deschutes County, we take a look at the price of justice. Richard Clarke is charged with murder in the beating ...
June 19 2012
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Merkley: Ore. Mail Processing Centers Safe for a Year
Oregon
BEND, Ore. -- Richard Clarke has sat silent since his murder trial began last week. But one of his former fellow inmates at the Deschutes County Jail testified Tuesday afternoon that Clarke had a lot to say during his first few days behind bars.
June 16 2012
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Fellow Inmate Testifies in Clarke Murder Trial - KTVZ.com
Oregon
BEND, Ore. -- Richard Clarke has sat silent since his murder trial began last week. But one of his former fellow inmates at the Deschutes County Jail testified Tuesday afternoon that Clarke had a lot to say during his first few days behind bars.
June 14 2012
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Fellow Inmate Testifies in Clarke Trial - KTVZ.com
Salem, Oregon
BEND, Ore. -- Richard Clarke has sat silent since his murder trial began last week. But one of his former fellow inmates at the Deschutes County Jail testified Tuesday afternoon that Clarke had a lot to say during his first few days behind bars.
June 13 2012
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S. County Man Dies After Puzzling Calif. Killing
Oregon
A recent, bizarre murder case out of the Los Angeles area involved a southern Deschutes County man who police say traveled hours to fatally stab a family friend he dated over 15 years ago -- then died of a heart attack and crashed his car as he fled the scene, leaving his distraught wife back home with many unanswered questions.
June 08 2012
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New police chief for Sunriver, Ore. - KHQ Right Now
Post, Oregon
(AP) - A Deschutes County sheriff's captain who has been serving as interim police chief for the central Oregon city of Sunriver has been ... night and jailed for investigation of attempted murder.>> Trial opens for WA couple accused of caging kids Trial ...
May 23 2012
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Deschutes County Ranked Oregon's Fifth-Healthiest
Oregon
Deschutes County moved up two spots, to No. 5, in this years Oregon County Health Rankings, released Tuesday, while Crook County made the top third of Oregons 36 counties, but Jefferson County was last on the list for the third straight year.
April 03 2012
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5-year-old Bend girl recovering from meningitis
Oregon
A 5-year-old Bend girl stricken with life-threatening meningitis nearly two weeks ago has improved from critical to serious condition at Doernbecher Children's Hospital in Portland. Deschutes County health officials say tests have determined that the disease contracted by the girl is not the same strain as a Crook County outbreak a few months ago. KTVZ reports health officials rushed last week ...
April 01 2012
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Suicidal Bend Man Talked Off Crooked R. Bridge
Oregon
Deschutes County sheriffs deputies and a mental health counselor talked an armed, suicidal Bend man who allegedly stole two rental cars off the edge of a bridge over the Crooked River Gorge Friday, and he was taken to the hospital for mental evaluation.
April 01 2012
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Thomas 'T.J.' Spear Seeks Deschutes Judgeship - KTVZ.com
Oregon
Mr. Spear was a Deputy District Attorney in the State of Oregon for over 12 years, both in Deschutes and Yamhill Counties. He is an accomplished trial attorney having both prosecuted and defended high-profile criminal cases, including murder and ...
March 27 2012
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Deschutes County Outlines Meningococcal Info
Oregon
A 5-year-old Bend girl remained in critical condition Monday at a Portland hospital with meningococcal disease, the first case in Deschutes County since last June, said county officials who also provided details about their actions and what the public should know.
March 27 2012
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