On March 3, 2024 at approximately 12:14am, Deputies with the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a home intruder in the 60100 block of Agate Road.
The reporting person told Deschutes County 911 that a man had entered his home while holding a sheathed knife in his hand. The homeowner was able to get him to leave his residence and provided a detailed description of the intruder to law enforcement.
Law enforcement personnel from DCSO, Bend Police Department, and the Oregon State Police responded to the area and set a perimeter to contain the subject. Additionally, an immediate action team was developed to apprehend the subject when located. Deschutes County 911 sent a message via the emergency phone network informing residents of an armed subject in the neighborhood, and advised them to shelter in place and call 911 with any reports of suspicious activity.
Shortly after the alert was sent, Deschutes County 911 began receiving calls reporting the man was seen walking through yards in the neighborhood. One armed homeowner challenged the suspect through her front door and provided Deschutes County 911 with an updated location.
Law enforcement personnel responded to the location and took the man into custody without further incident. He was arrested and jailed on a dozen charges, with additional charges possible.
