KCSO Reports detention center death

KCSO Reports detention center death

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - The Klamath County Sheriff’s Office has requested the Klamath Falls Police Department lead an investigation into the death of an Adult in Custody (AIC) which was discovered in the Klamath County Detention Center just before midnight on Thursday, July 1, 2021.

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Pursuit of stolen vehicle leads to arrest, damage to cemetery [UPDATED]

Pursuit of stolen vehicle leads to arrest, damage to cemetery [UPDATED]

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - On August 12, 2020, just after midnight, Klamath County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a call to assist Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Office with a pursuit of a stolen Toyota 4Runner that was traveling north into Oregon. KCSO Deputies picked up pursuit of the stolen vehicle near the Midland Rest Area and reported speeds in excess of 100 MPH.

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Martinez Arrested on Arson

Martinez Arrested on Arson

On Monday, July 6, 2020, at approximately 5:30 PM Klamath County Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched to the area of 7400 block of Hagger Way for suspected arson. Upon arrival, deputies interviewed residents who stated that the fire was started by Robert Lee Martinez following a dispute.

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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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Ohio man arrested with large amount of Marijuana

Ohio man arrested with large amount of Marijuana

On October 23rd at about 3:00 pm, an Oregon State Police (OSP) trooper stopped a 2015 Chevy Pickup on Hwy 140E near milepost 15 for a traffic violation.  During the traffic stop, the trooper obtained probable cause to search the vehicle.  During the search, the trooper located 632.5 lbs of marijuana and 36.8 lbs of suspected BHO (Butane Honey Oil) extract. 

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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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Jail inspected, results in high marks

Jail inspected, results in high marks

The Klamath County Detention Center recently received high marks during a mandatory compliance inspection.

“We got an outstanding score, a 96.5% out of 100. We all worked really hard,” said Jail Commander Lieutenant Brian Bryson.

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