Klamath County property transfer makes way for mental health care expansion

Klamath County property transfer makes way for mental health care expansion

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - The Klamath County Board of Commissioners has formally transferred ownership of three lots on Washburn Way to Klamath Basin Behavioral Health (KBBH). The property transfer supports KBBH’s plans to construct a 16-bed mental health Residential Treatment Facility and a 4-bed Crisis Receiving Center.

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Klamath County Jail exercises precautionary measures to protect staff & arrestees against illness

Klamath County Jail exercises precautionary measures to protect staff & arrestees against illness

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - The Klamath County Sheriff’s Office in coordination with the courts, Community Corrections, Public Health, law enforcement partners, and other jails across the state, have developed plans to help prevent COVID-19 in the facility.

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Attempted suicide by inmate

Attempted suicide by inmate

According to Klamath County Sheriff, Chris Kaber - At approximately 8:03 pm on Wednesday evening (August 14th, 2019) an inmate being held in the Klamath County Jail attempted suicide while alone in a booking cell. The 53 year old man was being held on local misdemeanor charges related to Disorderly Conduct, Harassment, and Criminal Trespass. 

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