KFPD Seeks assistance in robbery investigation

KFPD Seeks assistance in robbery investigation

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - The Klamath Falls Police Department is asking the community of Klamath Falls for assistance in a robbery investigation that occurred on November 18th, 2023, in the early morning hours at the Pinnacle 365 located at 2123 Oregon Avenue in Klamath Falls, Oregon.

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Klamath Falls man arrested for Attempted Bank Robbery

Klamath Falls man arrested for Attempted Bank Robbery

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - On November 14, 2023, at approximately 9:52 a.m., Klamath Falls Police Department patrol officers responded to Rogue Credit Union located at 2420 Dahlia Street in Klamath Falls regarding an alarm.

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KCSO Deputy K9 dies during medical procedure

KCSO Deputy K9 dies during medical procedure

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - “It regretfully falls to me to inform our community that K9 Deputy Blitz passed away yesterday afternoon while undergoing a medical procedure,” said the Klamath County Sheriff’s Office in a press release on Monday.

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Chiloquin shooter charged with Attempted Murder

Chiloquin shooter charged with Attempted Murder

CHILOQUIN, Ore. - An active shooter armed with a rifle shot up parts of Chiloquin on Thursday. The shooter reportedly pointed his rifle at other citizens, shot vehicles, windows, and buildings. At one point, the suspect was observed inside the Chiloquin Community Center before swimming across the Williamson River.

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Harkins sentenced 25-years to live for murder

Harkins sentenced 25-years to live for murder

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - The Klamath County District Attorney’s Office announced that on August 22, 2023, Halie Harkins received a mandatory minimum 25-year to life prison sentence for shooting and killing Tyler Bates and injuring two other victims. 

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KCSO Busts three illegal grows

KCSO Busts three illegal grows

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - The Klamath County Sheriff’s Office recently announced they executed search warrants on three properties between August 2 and 3. 1,766 plants were destroyed with an estimated street value of $10.9 million. Approximately 950,000 gallons of water have been illegally used on the grows.

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Severe injuries from crash on High Lakes Pass

Severe injuries from crash on High Lakes Pass

ROCKY POINT, Ore. - At approximately 7:30 PM, on August 6, 2023, emergency responders were dispatched to a multiple vehicle crash on Oregon Highway 140 on the High Lakes Pass between Lake of the Woods & Fish Lake, near milepost 34.

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Fatal motorcycle crash on Crater Lake Parkway

Fatal motorcycle crash on Crater Lake Parkway

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - On August 4, 2023, at approximately 7:53 AM, the Klamath Falls Police Department was dispatched to the intersection of Crater Lake Parkway and Eberlein Avenue on a report of a motor vehicle collision with reported injuries. 

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Kidnapping, rape victim found in Klamath Falls; FBI seeking additional victims

Kidnapping, rape victim found in Klamath Falls; FBI seeking additional victims

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. – The Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Portland Field Office is asking for the public’s help in identifying potential victims of a violent sex assault offender who has lived in at least 10 states. 

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Detectives continue to investigate cause of Golden Fire; KCSO updates evacuation orders

Detectives continue to investigate cause of Golden Fire; KCSO updates evacuation orders

BONANZA, Ore. - Last Sunday, the Klamath County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO) previously reported that an initial investigation into the cause of the Golden Fire indicated it may have started within an illegal marijuana grow. However, a joint investigation conducted by detectives from KCSO and Oregon State Police (OSP) determined that this was not the case.  

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Hikers lost in wilderness due to cellular device failure

Hikers lost in wilderness due to cellular device failure

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - On July 18, 2023, at 2:20 PM, the Klamath County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO) was advised of a lost group in the Sky Lakes Wilderness that was without water. The hiking party consisting of two adult males and a 10-year-old juvenile were navigating via a cellular electronic device that had lost its signal.

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Bend Police asking for additional assistance in homicide investigation; Victim’s car found in Klamath Falls

Bend Police asking for additional assistance in homicide investigation; Victim’s car found in Klamath Falls

Bend Police are seeking additional assistance in a homicide investigation. The victim’s car has been located in Klamath Falls near the intersection of South 6th and Shasta Way. Surveillance video shows the vehicle stopping at the location in the early morning hours of Saturday, July 15.

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KCSO Executes search warrants for illegal grows

KCSO Executes search warrants for illegal grows

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - On July 20, the Klamath County Sheriff’s Office executed search warrants at two locations in Sprague River, Ore. for illegal marijuana grow operations. The search warrants were executed with the assistance of the Basin Interagency Narcotics Enforcement Team and Klamath County Community Corrections. 

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