Two Bend residents were arrested Tuesday after a traffic stop by local drug agents netted a large amount of methamphetamine. According to Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office, on March 11th, 2025, at approximately 1030 AM, the Central Oregon Drug Enforcement Team, in collaboration with DCSO, arrested the pair for possession and delivery of methamphetamine. During the investigation, One suspect was also found to be in possession of a handgun.
On March 11th, 2025, Drug Agents and Deschutes County Sheriff Deputies conducted a surveillance operation involving the illegal possession and distribution of illegal narcotics. Drug Agents identified a vehicle, a purple 2017 Kia Optima, believed to be transporting illegal narcotics. Drug Agents identified the driver and initiated a traffic stop on the vehicle in the area of Kiowa Dr./ Old Bend Redmond Hwy. Drug Detection K9, Keira, and her handler, responded to the traffic stop and Keira alerted to the odor of drugs in the vehicle. Drug Agents applied for and were granted a search warrant for the vehicle.
During a search of the vehicle, Drug Agents located a large quantity of methamphetamine, a handgun, cash, and other drug related items. The handgun was found in a backpack in the backseat with documents belonging to one of the suspects.
Both suspects were jailed. CODE Detectives were assisted by the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office during this investigation.
