A case of poaching is under investigation in Prineville. According to State Police Fish and Wildlife, a buck deer was killed and harvested on private property along O’Neil Highway, near Century Drive. Troopers believe it was killed with archery equipment between October 26th and 28th. Rifle deer season ended on the 14th and there was no legal deer hunting season in effect at the time and place where the deer was found. Anyone with information is asked to contact the OSP Turn in Poachers TIP Line.

The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office is asking the community to help close the gap for this year’s Shop with a Cop program. The holiday fundraiser has brought in just over 31-thousand dollars since July 1st, with a goal of 50-thousand.

The annual program pairs local children with deputies and law enforcement officers for a shopping trip focused on winter clothing, school supplies, household essentials, and holiday gifts.

Sheriff Ty Rupert says every donation helps children feel valued and supported. Donations can be made online through the Sheriff’s Office website, or mailed or dropped off at the agency’s Bend office.

Deschutes County Sheriff’s Detectives seized 228 roosters from a property in Redmond, where investigators say the animals were being used in a large-scale cockfighting operation. The investigation began after neighbors reported excessive noise, large gatherings and late-night traffic at the property off O’Neil Highway. During the execution of a search warrant this week, detectives say they found roosters confined in cages or tethered throughout the property. The case remains under investigation and has been referred to the Grand Jury. 

A federal grand jury has indicted a Warm Springs man for multiple charges stemming from a lengthy and disturbing domestic incident. Federal prosecutors say 25-year-old Cedrick Davis is an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation. He’s accused of assaulting two children in their home on the Warm Springs Reservation, over three days in October. Davis allegedly also attacked his partner during the attack. She called 911 … Responding police say they found both children with substantial injuries. Police say Davis admitted one child lost consciousness when he strangled them. 

While Oregon Governor Tina Kotek says she waited until various media named her the projected winner…state Senator Christine Drazan didn't concede the race Tuesday night.  She says she wants to see more votes tallied before deciding whether to concede the race to Governor Kotek.

U.S. House of Representatives incumbents Janelle Bynum and Cliff Bentz look like they will hold on to their spots in Congress.

Locally, the proposed Deschutes County commissioner district-map is failing by a large margin.

Amy Sabbadini and Morgan Schmidt are leading for the two open commissioner positions.

Ty Rupert is leading in his race for Deschutes County Sheriff.

Bend Mayor Melanie Kebler and Redmond Mayor Ed Fitch are both leading in their races.

In Jefferson County, Jason Pollock has a large lead in his run to retain his Sheriff position.

Crook County’s Commissioner race has Julie Thompson getting just over half of the votes.