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Redmond Expects State Agency To Deny Groundwater Request

REDMOND, OR -- Redmond officials have been working with a state board to increase its allocation of groundwater to accommodate future growth. Mayor Ed Fitch tells KBND News it appears the request will be denied, "We did get a preliminary letter from the Water Resources Department, saying that it’s unlikely they’re going to approve our permit for additional groundwater. They have offered to allow us a rate increase, which would allow us to pump more water in the summer. But not a volume increase, for the need for water long-term."

Fitch says, "Right now, the city’s in actually fairly good shape, water-wise. We are bumping up against our limit for pumping in the summertime, so that’s why the rate is important. But we have enough water to sustain the city for the next 15 years or so." But under state law, Fitch says, the city is required to plan for water use beyond that. Other Central Oregon cities struggle with the same issue. "We are going to look at convening all our legislators and others with an interest in water in the Deschutes Basin, in May, to craft a proposal to the Legislature that would allow the cities to have certainty of access to water in the future," says Fitch, "And give cities the ability to plan long-term and to assure new businesses, new developers, new people that there will be water available when they come to Redmond or Bend or La Pine or whatever city there is in the Deschutes Basin."

He’s frustrated city water systems are limited by the state, when 17,000 unregulated wells in Deschutes County pump water out with no limitations. Fitch also notes cities in the Deschutes Basin use about 3% of the groundwater; the vast majority of the rest is used for agriculture. 

 

RPD Investigating Stabbing, Seek Witnesses

REDMOND, OR -- Redmond Police continue to investigate a downtown stabbing that occurred last Thursday. The victim is recovering. A suspect has not been identified.

Police ask people to come forward, who may have witnessed an altercation around 4:50 p.m. Thursday, possibly in the alley between SW Evergreen and SW Deschutes avenues, east of Seventh Street (pictured), behind Diego's restaurant. Businesses in the area with surveillance video are also asked to contact Redmond PD.

Anyone with information in the case should contact Det. Ben Halsey through non-emergency dispatch at 541-693-6911.

 

file photo courtesy Google Earth


Two Homes Damaged In Sunday Fire

BEND, OR -- Coals from a backyard firepit are blamed for a Sunday afternoon fire that displaced two families. According to Bend Fire & Rescue, one of the residents disposed of coals into a plastic recycling bin located outside, between the two homes. The ashes ignited the other contents of the bin and spread to the outside wall, eventually catching the other house. 

Firefighters responded just after 4 p.m. and knocked down the flames, but both buildings sustained substantial damage. A vehicled in the driveway also suffered minor damage. Crews remained for an extended period, due to a gas leak at one home. The meter was destroyed and Cascade Natural Gas had to excavate in order to shut off the gas.  

No one was injured, but damage is estimated at $300,000.

 

photo courtesy of Bend Fire & Rescue


Terrebonne Traffic Stop Leads To Drug Arrest

TERREBONNE, OR -- A Bend woman is accused of trafficking drugs in Central Oregon. The Central Oregon Drug Enforcement team arrested 38-year-old Nancy Long during a traffic stop on Friday.

Long was identified by drug agents as a fentanyl trafficker, prompting a short investigation and surveillance operation. Detectives believe she imported signficant quantities of fentanyl from the Portland area for distribution in the High Desert.

Long was a passenger in a vehicle pulled over by CODE detectives and Sheriff's deputies on HIghway 97, just north of Terrebonne. Narcotics L9 "Bonnie" alerted to the presence of drugs in the vehicle, and a search turned up a "substantial quantity" of fentanyl powder. 

The driver was released without charges. Long is charged with Unlawful Possession and Attempted Distribution of fentanyl. She's also accused of a probation violation and was lodged at the Deschutes County Jail. She's due in court March 22nd.


Six Arrested In CODE Drug Bust

BEND, OR -- Six people were arrested last week in a drug bust that authorities say resulted in the dismantling of a local trafficking operation.

The Central Oregon Drug Enforcement team investigated community tips about a home on NE Moonlight Dr. in Bend and identified the group they say trafficked fentanyl and other drugs. After several weeks of surveillance, detectives say 37-year-old Cailen Mount and 27-year-old Chelsea Kelly were caught selling drugs in a parking lot at Windy Knolls and Twin Knolls Drive.

In a separate traffic stop, they arrested 30-year-old Shamika Alfonso and 24-year-old Robert Sanger as they left the NE Moonlight Dr. house. 

When detectives served a warrant at the house, they say 31-year-old Dana Fetch and 28-year-old Wylon Smith were seen trying to remove evidence. During a searc of the home, authorities say they found commercial quantities of powdered fentanyl, diethyltryptamine - a Schedule One psychedelic drug, cocaine and fake pharmaceutical pills made of fentanyl.


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