Dangerous driver apprehended

Dangerous driver apprehended

On Thursday, February 4, 2021, at approximately 12:42 pm, Officers from the Klamath Falls Police Department were dispatched to assist the Oregon State Police in stopping a blue, Kia sedan which was driving recklessly, southbound on Highway 97 toward the Klamath Falls City Center.

Read More

Klamath Falls Woman arrested after eluding Deputies

Klamath Falls Woman arrested after eluding Deputies

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - Near midnight, on Tuesday, February 4, 2020, Klamath County Sheriff’s Office deputies attempted to stop a Gold colored Oldsmobile in the 1800 block of Gary Street in Klamath Falls. The driver eluded deputies and fled at a high rate of speed, disregarding a stop sign, then…

Read More

Short pursuit ends with arrest

Short pursuit ends with arrest

Thomas Lee Kenworthy, Jr. of the Klamath Falls area, age 43, was arrested Monday afternoon, June 3, after attempting to elude Sheriff’s deputies. Just before noon Sheriff’s deputies attempted to stop an SUV driven by Kenworthy on Crater Lake Parkway after it made an illegal U-turn. The SUV fled onto Shasta Way, where it collided with another vehicle.

Read More

‘Hit-and-Run’ Law Clarifies Duties of Drivers

‘Hit-and-Run’ Law Clarifies Duties of Drivers

If you are involved in a traffic crash, especially a serious one with injuries or fatalities, the event is traumatic and sometimes tragic. It may be difficult at such times to remember the legal duties of a driver or vehicle owner involved in a crash – requirements intended for the safety of people involved in the crash, as well as other motorists and pedestrians.

Read More

Deputies Arrest Hit-and-Run Driver from Klamath Falls

Deputies Arrest Hit-and-Run Driver from Klamath Falls

A driver who fled from a crash that left two children injured is now in custody. On Monday, deputies arrested Rowdy Winterhawk Decker, 37, of Klamath Falls, on multiple charges including the felony crimes of second degree assault, third degree assault, and failure to perform the duties of a driver when persons are injured ("hit and run"). 

Read More