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Poacher(s) on Malheur National Wildlife Refuge Sought

Authorities are asking for the Public's Assistance with a Poaching Case in Harney County on the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge‏.

(BURNS, Ore.) - A large bodied mule deer buck was found deceased with the head removed near Frenchglen in Harney County on the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge. The buck is believed to have been shot on or about November 20, 2015.

A reward is being offered by the Oregon Hunters Association through the Turn-in-Poachers (TIP) program for any information leading to an arrest and conviction...

Release Outlines Response to Questions Regarding the Oregon Office of Sheriff

Oregon State Sheriffs' explain the methodology behind recent events.

(SALEM, Ore.) - There is a process for changing the laws of our great nation and for amending our Constitution, and that process does not involve the armed takeover of government facilities and disruption of an entire community.

We fully support the expression of political opinions, and advocating for change within the legal system -- that is what sets our country apart from developing countries where the government is changed by an armed takeover.

Malheur Standoff Statement by Greg Bretzing, Special Agent in Charge, FBI Portland

A press conference was held Wednesday morning. VIDEO follows text:

(BURNS, Ore.) - ...As outsiders to Oregon, they were given the opportunity to return to their homes and have their grievances heard through legal and appropriate means. They chose, instead, to threaten the very America they profess to love with violence, intimidation and criminal acts.

Yesterday, the FBI and our partners took the necessary actions to start bringing this situation to an end. We worked to ensure that we could do so in the safest way possible -- removing the threat of danger from innocent citizens.

One Man Killed and Several Arrested by FBI near Burns, Oregon

Arrests Made in the Occupation of the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge: Joint Statement by the FBI and OSP

(BURNS, Ore.) - 55-year old Robert "LaVoy" Finicum, of Cane Beds, Arizona was fatally shot by in an event that closed down the highway for 40 miles. Authorities did not release Mr. Finicum’s identity; The Oregonian confirmed the information via family.

Tuesday, January 26, 2016 at approximately 4:30 p.m., Oregon State Police Troopers were involved in an officer-involved shooting during the arrest of several individuals associated with the armed occupation of the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge.

The Cowliphate and Poisoned Kids: Twin Assaults on The Commons

What we do to the least of our own or any species impacts us all.

(SALEM, Ore.) - When I opened up Facebook today, ninety-percent on the items on my feed were equally divided between the Bundy Cowliphate here in Oregon and the poisoning of the water supply in Flint, my hometown.

Given my decades of Public Lands' Conservation activism, both topics are dear to me. Let's start with the first...

Corvallis Police Arrest Two in Connection to Homicide

The two arrested are romantically involved. The deceased's role in the triad remains to be seen.

(CORVALLIS, Ore.) - 43-year old Michael A. Deyette II was arrested on a Benton County Circuit Court warrant for Murder, Assault in the First Degree, and Unlawful Use of a Weapon in relation to the homicide of 29-year old Jason Scott Williams outside Shari's restaurant on January 15.

Also arrested was 35-year old Brooklyn F. Sheppard of Forest Grove, for one count of Murder under an aid and abet theory.

OSP Fish and Wildlife Division Asking for the Public`s Assistance with Poaching Case in Baker County

All five deer, apparently killed during the week of Thanksgiving, were left to waste.

(SALEM, Ore.) - The Oregon State Police (OSP) Fish and Wildlife Division is asking for the public's assistance in locating the person(s) responsible for the unlawful taking of five (5) mule deer outside of Baker City, within the Lookout Mountain Wildlife Management Unit, located in Baker County.

On December 1, 2015 OSP was notified of three dead mule deer, two of the deer were mule deer bucks with their heads removed, the third was a mule deer doe.

Harney County Sheriff Calls Community Together

Sheriff Dave Ward invites the community to attend a meeting Jan. 6 to discuss safety concerns and the disruptions caused by the behavior of those at the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge.

(HARNEY COUNTY, Ore.) - "I want to invite those who live and work in Harney County to join me on Wednesday afternoon for a community meeting. We will gather at 4 pm at the Harney County Fairgrounds, Memorial Building, 69660 S. Egan Street.

"It is very important that Harney County citizens who feel strongly about getting these militants out of our county join with me in this effort.

Situation Awkward: Standoff at the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge

"It is time for you to leave our community. Go home, be with your own families and end this peacefully." - Harney County Sheriff Dave Ward

(HARNEY COUNTY, Ore.) - "This incident originally started when people from outside the state arrived in an attempt to prevent the Hammonds from returning to prison. This began as a peaceful protest.

"It took an unfortunate turn when some of those people broke off and began an armed occupation of the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge.

Public`s Help Needed to Identify Salem Bank Robber

Anyone with information is asked to call the FBI in Portland twenty-four hours a day at (503) 224-4181

(SALEM, Ore.) - The FBI and the Salem Police Department are asking for the public's help to identify a man who robbed the Heritage Grove Credit Union, located at 631 Winter Street NE, on Wednesday, December 16th at 5:08 pm.

The robber walked into the bank, approached the teller desk, demanded money, received money and left.