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Jefferson County Sheriff's Office Reaches Full Staffing for First Time in Years

The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office has achieved full staffing for the first time in years, welcoming three new corrections officers to its ranks. The Madras Police Department, meanwhile, continues to recruit for patrol officer openings.

Madras First Responders Face Off for Breast Cancer Awareness at Human Bean This Friday

On Friday, October 16, Corporal Jeremy Skeels of the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office and Conner Bowman of Jefferson County Fire & EMS compete in The Human Bean's "Coffee for a Cure" fundraiser for breast cancer awareness.

JCSO Welcomes Three New Corrections Officers as Madras Police Department Continues Recruiting

The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office has reached full staffing in its corrections division with three new hires, while the Madras Police Department continues to recruit for open patrol positions.

Jefferson County Sheriff's Office Reaches Full Strength; Madras Police Department Still Seeking Officers

The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office has welcomed three new corrections officers, achieving full staffing for the first time in years — while the Madras Police Department continues its own recruiting push.

Jefferson County Sheriff's Office at Full Strength; Madras Police Department Seeks Qualified Recruits

Three new corrections officers have joined the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office, bringing the agency to full staffing — while across town, the Madras Police Department continues navigating a competitive statewide recruitment environment.

Jefferson County Sheriff's Office Reaches Full Staffing After Years of Shortages

For the first time in years, the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office is fully staffed following the addition of three new corrections officers — while the Madras Police Department continues its own recruitment push.

Jefferson County Sheriff's Office Reaches Full Staff as Madras Police Department Continues Hiring Push

Three new corrections officers joined the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office this week, bringing the agency to full staffing — a milestone years in the making. The Madras Police Department, meanwhile, is still recruiting as both agencies grapple with a nationwide law enforcement hiring challenge.

Jefferson County Residential Burn Season Reopens Oct. 1 — FireFree Events Coming This Month

After months of summer fire restrictions, Jefferson County residents can once again burn yard debris starting October 1. Two FireFree drop-off events are also scheduled this month for those who prefer a smoke-free alternative.

Jefferson County Residential Burn Season Reopens October 1 — Free Permits Required

Jefferson County residents will be able to resume yard debris burning starting October 1, as fire danger levels have eased across Central Oregon. Free burn permits are required and available at the Jefferson County Fire & EMS station.

JCSO Sheriff Log: Search Warrant Uncovers Commercial Meth at Culver Residence

Jefferson County Sheriff's Office detectives, working with the Central Oregon Drug Enforcement team, executed a search warrant at a Culver residence this week and recovered a commercial quantity of suspected methamphetamine — the latest enforcement action in a series of drug investigations across the county.

Crooked River Ranch Fire & Rescue Hires Communications Intern to Deepen Community Ties

A $6,000 grant-funded internship is helping Crooked River Ranch Fire & Rescue do something small rural fire districts often struggle to fit between emergency calls: staying consistently connected with the people they serve.

FBI, Tribal Police Investigating After Human Remains Found Near Warm Springs Health Facility

Human remains were discovered Saturday morning near an Indian Health Services building in Warm Springs. The FBI and Warm Springs Police Department are jointly investigating, and the public is asked to avoid the area.