On June 7, 2023, the Federal Bureau of Investigation Threat Operations Center contacted Deschutes County 911, advised a male had contacted the Threat Operations Center and was in crisis. The male was able to provide enough information to the Threat Operations Center that his general location was determined to be in Deschutes County.
Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched and attempted to contact the male in crisis. Eventually deputies were able to speak directly to the male on the telephone and maintained a dialogue during the entire event. The male was admittedly armed with a handgun, and possibly a long rifle. The male was threatening self-harm and threatening to harm others.
It was determined the male was located in the area of Phil’s Trailhead and or near the USFS Road 4610. Out of an abundance of caution for the public, the male, and all law enforcement the area was closed to the public while the incident was resolved.
The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office SWAT team was activated and responded to the area with an armored rescue vehicle, and a negotiator.
The male in crisis was contacted by members of the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office SWAT team and taken into custody without incident. The negotiator played an integral role during this incident which prevented anyone from being injured.
The male was transported to St. Charles, Bend for evaluation. The male was issued a criminal citation to appear for the crime of Disorderly Conduct in the 1st Degree.
