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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.
Read MoreKLAMATH FALLS. Ore. - A misunderstanding between an angry patron and a bank employee leads to first responders answering to the US Bank on South 6th Street for a bomb threat.
Read MoreKLAMATH COUNTY, Ore. - Today, the Klamath County Sheriff’s Office reported a fatal crash of a 55-year-old driver on Bliss Road in rural Klamath County that occurred on Tuesday afternoon.
Read MoreKLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - Two local Klamath County Sheriff’s Office employees received statewide recognition for their service to the public and their office in 2022. Last month, Emergency Manager Brandon Fowler and Detective Sergeant Ryan Kaber were honored at the Oregon State Sheriffs’ Association annual banquet.
Read MoreKLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - On Thursday, August 25, 2022, deputies from the Klamath County Sheriff’s Office and the Basin Interagency Narcotics Enforcement Team (BINET) served a search warrant at a property in the 7000 block of Wood Duck Dr, near Bonanza, Ore. The property was believed to be a producer of black market marijuana.
Read MoreKLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - On July 25th, 2022, Klamath County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to the 13000 block of Falvey Rd in Merrill on a report of child abuse. Upon arrival, deputies observed six greenhouses in what was believed to be an unlicensed, illegal, marijuana grow site. While deputies continued to investigate the reported child abuse, detectives were dispatched to investigate the grow.
Read MoreKLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - On January 21, 2020, Steven Earl White fired multiple rounds at two deputies from the Klamath County Sheriffs Office. The deputies had been dispatched to White’s home due to his repeated calls to 911, which were peppered by irrational and illogical commentary.
Read MoreOn October 6, 2021 Klamath County Fire District #1 crews were dispatched to a location in the 4000 block of Highway 39 in Klamath Falls on reports of smoke being seen from a building. Upon arrival KCFD1 crews called for law enforcement and Klamath County Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched to the scene and discovered a large marijuana processing facility.
Read MoreKLAMATH COUNTY, On September 1, 2021, Klamath County Sheriff’s Office deputies took down and destroyed an illegal marijuana grow in the 13000 block of Crystal Springs Rd near Olene. The property owner leased the property to individuals for what was supposed to be a licensed commercial hemp operation.
Read MoreKLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - More than 70 parents and community members joined Klamath County School District Superintendent Glen Szymoniak tonight (Sept. 2) on the lawn of Mazama High School for a discussion about schools and state mandates. The forum was followed by a question and answer session.
Read MoreKLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - Klamath County School District leaders and community officials listened to parents and answered questions for nearly two hours Wednesday night at the first of two town halls being hosted this week by Superintendent Glen Szymoniak.
Read MoreKLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - In response to state mandates from Salem regarding the continued issues of COVID-19, Klamath County Sheriff pens a letter to Oregon Governor Kate Brown. Requesting that control of such mandates be dictated at the local level.
Read MoreKLAMATH COUNTY - On February 17, 2021, at approximately 11:30 PM Klamath County Sheriff’s Office deputies and volunteers from Klamath County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue located a pair of local women who had been missing for more than 24-hours in a remote part of Lake County east of Willow Valley Reservoir.
Read MoreKlamath County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Andrew Nichols recently completed training in Salem, OR at the Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST) and was awarded the Victor G. Atiyeh Outstanding Student Award for the second time.
Read MoreCommentary by, Chris Kaber, Klamath County Sheriff
During the upcoming Holiday Season, the Klamath County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank the citizens of Klamath County for their efforts this year in helping us keep the county as safe as possible. The year 2020 has proved difficult to navigate with many surprises, abrupt changes, and tragedies along the way. From the onset of a world-wide pandemic to the fires experienced throughout the…
KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - The Board of Klamath County Commissioners and the Klamath County Sheriff voice concerns over new state COVID-19 regulations and the 2-week “freeze” stating it will be too much for already struggling businesses to bear.
Read MoreKLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - On August 17, 2020, Klamath County Sheriff Chris Kaber swore in six new reserve deputies who recently completed Reserve Academy training. Nearly doubling the number of reserve deputies in the department.
Read MoreBONANZA, Ore. - Wednesday, May 6, 2020, at approximately 12:30 pm the Klamath County Sheriff's Office was dispatched to an area on Panther Lane in Bonanza on a report of a missing person.
Read MoreLetter to the Editor by, Stuart Nelson
Kaber has asked for another exception to policy for a friend or family member, which prompted me to do a little bit of my own research.
KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - At approximately 3:30 AM on Thursday, March 19, 2020, Klamath Falls Police Officers, conducted investigations of several alarms in the area of South 6th and Madison, which led them to stop a suspicious vehicle where Christian Rogelio Pena was arrested.
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