By TIM TRAINOR Redmond Spokesman. Comingore said he ran to his truck and grabbed his own handgun. If you would like to share a story idea, please submit it here. Your e-mail address will be used to confirm your account. WELCOME ALL TRAFFIC SAFETY CONCERNED CITIZENS! accounts, the history behind an article. The Tri-County Major Incident Team is investigating the shooting. We're always interested in hearing about news in our community. Police1 is revolutionizing the way the law enforcement community finds relevant news, identifies important training information . Traffic was just completely stopped here and I was afraid he was going just going to start plucking them off, said employee Dean Staten. April 1, 2022. City poised to appoint interim replacement while Chief Tanner Stanfill takes leave City of Madras Chief of Police Tanner Stanfill is out on extended medical leave. A month ago, Oregon State Police requested the public's help in finding the suspects in the Oct. 31 shooting of Edgar Miguel Torres-Aguilera, who was shot several times and was flown to St . We were all hiding in there, said 11-year-old Tuf Zemke. One of those people was Dan Comingore of Madras. At their lowest point, they had 27 vacancies at the department. Madras PD hopes small-town life and adding several steps to the pay scale this year will draw better candidates in the future. 26 Feb Feb MADRAS, Ore. A traffic stop on Highway 97 turned into a dual arrest after Oregon State Police seized seven pounds of methamphetamine, according to an OSP press release.A trooper stopped two . A mother and daughter who were stopped by a state trooper Sunday evening for speeding in Madras were arrested for allegedly possessing over 7 pounds of meth. Or if its a call that demands more resources. 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The Madras Police Department covers roughly 57 square miles (91.73 km2). 2 hurt in Hwy. The mean median in the U.S., which takes into account the salaries of cops of all ages, is around $49,000. The wreck shortly after midnight on Aug. 1, 2020, claimed the life of 24-year-old medical student Samantha Thomas. This is where we store news releases and media releases for public information. Local News Read All. Madras City Administrator Gus Burril resigns; council appoints new interim police director, airport manager Black Butte Ranch appeals Oregon DEQ's $5,100 fine over higher ammonia discharges into . The physical location of the jail is: Jefferson County Jail. have a history of conflict with police officers, offenses involving firearms, documented problems involving alcohol and/or drug abuse. It is a cold morning, to be sure, but we are waking up to partly cloudy skies and nearly calm winds. Director of Police Services Steve Bartol said recruitment and hiring has been the number one focus of his duties since he was hired six months ago. In a post on the sheriffs office Facebook page, the Jefferson County District Attorneys Office said it received reports of a person armed with a long rifle at the fairgrounds. All Rights Reserved. Because this is a shooting involving police, the DAs office said will be an outside investigation conducted by the Tri-County Major Incident Team. Central Oregon Daily 2023. Oregon - The Beaver State is known for a diverse landscape including the Pacific coastline, the Cascade Mountain Range, and dense evergreen forests Oregon is the ninth largest state and, with a population of 4 million, the 26th most populous. located at 1075 U.S. Highway 97 in Madras on Saturday. The incident started just before 5:00 p.m. This free, public event is being held in honor of The Museums 30th anniversary, which is being celebrated throughout 2023. Walked around the corner and he pointed at me, pointed at him and customer, too, said Towne Pump employee Ken Corbin, adding that he was scared for his life. An analysis of year to year crime rates in Madras, Oregon (per 100,000 people) is a useful indicator of whether the area is becoming a safer or a more dangerous place to live. Jefferson County District Attorney Steve Leriche described Campbell as white, 5 . Be Truthful. Date set for Ride the River Shuttle return, Warm Springs reservation receives $25M in federal funds for water repairs, Jefferson Co. 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School District selects consulting firm for bond projects, Madras H.S. The shooting and investigation shut down the highway through town for hours. Follow the link to read our updated Privacy Policy, Oregon murder suspect found hiding under blanket in closet after escaping courthouse, Madras welcomes new Iterim Director of Police Services. Madras Police Department has been operating at half staff for more than six months. A weekly note from our editor about the inner workings of the newsroom. The Pioneer, with a circulation of 3,600, reaches homes every Wednesday. Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password. Assisted by Deschutes County sheriffs deputies and Oregon State Police, officers were able to stop and take the driver into custody without further incident, reportedly at gunpoint. The primary function of the Police Department is deterring crime, stopping crimes in progress, investigating crimes, and serving as first responders for emergencies and situations that threaten . Jefferson County Sheriff's Office dispatchers informed officers upon arrival that the vehicle the 28-year-old suspect was in had been reported stolen, Brown said. (Museum at Warm Springs | Photo by Eddie Kao) The Museum at Warm Springs will host a Spring Clean-Up on Saturday, March 18, 2023, from 1-5pm. Madras Police Chief Tanner Stanfill resigns. Methamphetamine found during a traffic stop on Sunday in Madras. If we have an officer thats on duty and hes tied up on a call and theres another call, Jefferson County Sheriffs Office has been awesome about coming out and helping us solve those circumstances, Bartol said. You have permission to edit this article. March 30, 2022. Explore more of Central Oregon with a subscription to The Bulletin. If you've lived in Powell Butte for very long, chances are you know, or have heard of, Tom Alexander. * It has approximately 2.7 people per household. The Buffs led throughout, weathered a mild Bulldog comeback in the fourth, and won 64-50. Oregon's climate is generally mild. Redmond city councilors met Tuesday evening to continue discussing and gathering public input about proposed camping regulations on public property that are expected to be adopted this spring. I think that led to a sentiment around law enforcement that may have prevented young officers from applying, Miller said. News Releases; Social Media OSP's BLOG . MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) An alleged pickup thief struck a Madras police car and led police on a high-speed chase down Highway 97 into Deschutes County, where the fugitive was stopped and arrested Wednesday afternoon, police said. Wednesday, February 8th 2023. How did Bend Police manage to arrest 2 people for DUII twice in 6 hours? 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