Three people were arrested after Deschutes County Sheriff deputies arrived to a burglary in progress in La Pine. On March 29, 2024, just after 7:00 p.m., deputies responded to the report of a burglary in the 51000 block of Ash Rd in La Pine. Upon arrival, deputies were able to determine there were multiple subjects inside of the residence and that an active burglary was in progress as items were being removed from the residence and taken to a vehicle in the driveway.
Deputies were able to set a perimeter around the property with the assistance of troopers from the Oregon State Police. One of the suspects attempted to leave the property in a vehicle and was taken into custody during a traffic stop as he exited the driveway. Deputies were able to determine there were still two additional suspects remaining in the residence.
K-9 Vinnie and his partner responded to the scene. The residence was surrounded and announcements were made for the suspects to come out and surrender with no response. Deputies were ultimately able to breach the front door to the residence and the second suspect was taken into custody without incident.
Announcements into the residence continued with no response and K-9 Vinnie was sent into the residence to search for the third outstanding suspect. K-9 Vinnie ultimately located the third suspect, who was non-compliant and hiding under a pile of clothing. She was captured and bit by K-9 Vinnie during this encounter; then taken into custody by deputies on scene.
The third suspect was evaluated by medical personnel as a result of the dog bite. All three suspects were transported to the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Jail on the crimes of Burglary in the First Degree and Criminal Trespass in the First Degree.
The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank the Oregon State Police for their assistance during this investigation.
