Weapons Offense Investigation
Deschutes Co. Sheriff's Office - 01/02/19 On December 29, 2018, Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a weapons offense that occurred in the area of Fontana Road and Stellar Drive in the Spring River area. During the investigation, Sheriff’s Office patrol and detectives determined that James Crawford and his girlfriend had been in an argument. The girlfriend went to Crawford’s residence with a friend to retrieve her dog. The girlfriend became concerned for Crawford’s safety and tried to remove firearms from the residence. A struggle ensued and Crawford was able to retain the firearms. The girlfriend fled the residence with her friend. Crawford drove to the friend’s residence on Fontana Road in his motorhome. Crawford had a shotgun with him and pointed it at the girlfriend and her friend, at least three times, from a short distance away. Crawford then fired the shotgun once towards the vehicle that the girlfriend and her friend were in, causing minor damage to t