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Deschutes County Sheriff's Office

On March 3, 2024 at approximately 12:14am, Deputies with the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a home intruder in the 60100 block of Agate Road. 

The reporting person told Deschutes County 911 that an unknown male, later identified as Nichols Kendle, had entered his home while holding a sheathed knife in his hand.  The homeowner was able to get the male to leave his residence.  He had since lost visual contact with the male, but he provided a detailed description of the intruder to law enforcement.

Law enforcement personnel from DCSO, Bend Police Department, and the Oregon State Police responded to the area and set a perimeter to contain the subject.  Additionally, an immediate action team was developed to apprehend the subject when located.  Deschutes County 911 sent a message via the emergency phone network informing residents of an armed subject in the neighborhood, and advised them to shelter in place and call 911 with any reports of suspicious activity.

Shortly after the alert was sent, Deschutes County 911 began receiving calls reporting the subject was seen walking through yards in the neighborhood. One armed homeowner challenged the male through her front door and provided Deschutes County 911 with an updated location.

Law enforcement personnel responded to the location and took the male into custody without further incident.  Nicholas Kendle was arrested on the charges mentioned below and lodged at the Deschutes County Adult Jail.  This is an ongoing investigation, and additional charges are possible. 

Charges: 

Burglary in the First Degree – 1 count

Attempted Burglary in the First Degree – 3 counts

Attempted Unlawful Entry into a Motor Vehicle – 2 counts

Criminal Trespass in the First Degree – 1 count

Criminal Trespass in the Second Degree – 5 counts

The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank Bend PD and the Oregon State Police for their assistance in this matter. 

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