Has Shane Nelson Lost His Mind?Yesterday in what can be only described as a part political attack ad, part “cover your ass” letter, and overall lunacy, Sheriff Shane…Oct 30, 2024Oct 30, 2024
The Ongoing Saga of Lieutenant Joshua McGowanLieutenant Joshua McGowan was hired by Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office in 2013. He was promoted to sergeant in 2015 and then to…Oct 24, 2024Oct 24, 2024
William Bailey DPSST CertificationsWe have learned that DPSST has investigated William Bailey’s academic background and concluded that he has a sufficient number of credits…Oct 17, 2024Oct 17, 2024
Sheriff’s Office Business Manager Placed on Administrative LeaveWe have learned that Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Business Manager Joe Brundage has been placed on administrative leave.Oct 2, 2024Oct 2, 2024
Cory Briggs — Nelson’s La Mesa AttorneyOver the weekend we received an email from a reader containing several links to some very interesting news stories about a Mr. Cory Briggs.Sep 30, 2024Sep 30, 2024
Sheriff’s Office Employees’ Association Endorses Sgt. Kent Vander KampWe can report that the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Employees’ Association (DCSEA) has endorsed Kent Vander Kamp for Deschutes County…Sep 19, 2024Sep 19, 2024
Open LetterWe recently received a letter from an someone who works at the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office.Sep 17, 2024Sep 17, 2024
Sheriff’s Office Sergeants Win Case to Join Employee AssociationToday, September 12, 2024, The Oregon Employment Relations Board (ERB) issued a ruling on case no: RC-009–24 (document linked below).Sep 13, 2024Sep 13, 2024
Welcome to North KoreaIt appears that the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Command Staff have really outdone themselves this time.Sep 6, 2024Sep 6, 2024
Tort Claim Notice Filed by Sheriff’s Candidate Sergeant Kent Vander KampWe can report that Sheriff’s Candidate and Sergeant Kent Vander Kamp has filed a tort claim notice against the Deschutes County Sheriff’s…Sep 5, 2024Sep 5, 2024