A former Bend real estate agent has filed a tort claim against the City of Bend, the Bend Police Department, and a police officer. Former agent Tami Sawyer is facing a trial in April on federal charges that include money laundering and bank fraud. According to an article in the Bulletin, the claim for damages dated January 5th, stems from what Sawyer calls an unwarranted arrest and other “adverse” consequences in relation to the arrest. A person must file a tort claim notice before suing a government agency.