THE DESCHUTES COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE INVESTIGATING REDMOND HOMICIDE; ASKS PUBLIC FOR HELP LOCATING PERSON OF INTEREST

Deschutes County Sheriff's Office

Redmond, Ore. - The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help finding a person of interest in connection with a homicide in Redmond. 

 

On December 31 at 5:57 a.m., deputies responded to reports of a gunshot victim near NE Greenwood Avenue and NE 17th Street, an area known locally as “Redmond Dirt World.”  

 

When deputies arrived, they found 32-year-old Justin Garrett Jiminez, who had died from a gunshot wound. A firearm was recovered at the scene. The victim’s family has been notified.  

 

The person of interest has been identified as 51-year-old Don Henry Vandenberg, Jr. Detectives say he goes by the nickname “Tank.” He’s described as a white male, 5’7”, about 160 pounds, bald, with facial hair, and covered in tattoos. 

 

Notable tattoos include:  

• “Fit for Duty” on his chest 

• “Tank” on his upper abdomen 

• Ace of Spades on his upper left arm 

• Image on the back of his neck 

• “EK” on his right calf 

• Additional tattoos on his forearms 

Vandenberg is considered armed and dangerous. Do not approach him. If you see him or know where he is, call 911 immediately.