Oregon Governor Wants 'Swift Resolution' In Harney County

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By CHRIS LEHMAN
33 MINUTES AGO

Oregon Governor Kate Brown said she wants a "swift resolution" to the situation in Harney County ... where an armed group has taken over the headquarters of the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge ...

http://ijpr.org/post/oregon-governor-wants-swift-resolution-harney-county

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1. Harney County Sheriff: Armed Occupiers Will Face Charges

By AMELIA TEMPLETON
27 MINUTES AGO

In a wide ranging interview Tuesday, Harney County Sheriff David Ward urged members of the community to distance themselves from the armed men occupying the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge.

“I think if one person gives them a Snickers bar, they’re going on national media and claiming that the community supports them,” he said ...

The FBI is handling a criminal case against the armed men occupying the refuge since Saturday, and has told Ward that the men will face charges. The sheriff still believes a peaceful resolution to the conflict is possible ...

Ward said in the months prior to the occupation, Bundy’s group had made a number of people who work for the Bureau of Land Management and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service feel uncomfortable, following them or their family members around and photographing their homes ...

http://ijpr.org/post/harney-county-sheriff-armed-occupiers-will-face-charges

[2naSalit]

5. Yeah, they don't need

to be outside a cell anymore. I have had those type harass me like that in the past and I started carrying protection. I don't anymore but there are too many of those types wandering around and trying to do what the anti women's reproductive rights kkklowns do and that needs to stop.

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2. Sheriff says deputies from other Oregon counties helping patrol Harney County

BY KVAL TUESDAY
JANUARY 5TH 2016

... Sheriff David Ward .. issued a statement to citizens explaining that sheriff's deputies from other Oregon counties will be helping patrol the roads and communities of Harney County ...

http://kval.com/politics/oregon-and-northwest/sheriff-says-deputies-from-other-oregon-counties-helping-patrol-harney-county

[Lizzie Poppet]

7. I've been impressed with Sheriff Ward throughout this incident.

He was brand new to the job, but responded in precisely the sober-minded, patient manner that the situation called for. He played a big part in ensuring that things didn't rapidly escalate into violence. More than a few big city departments could learn from this guy.

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3. Linn County sends two deputies to assist in Harney County

BY MEGAN SHINN
TUESDAY, JANUARY 5TH 2016

BURNS, Ore. - Law enforcement agents from multiple counties have traveled across the state to assist officials in Burns. They're responding to the request of Sheriff Ward and a decision made by the Oregon state Sheriff's Association.

It's currently unknown how long the extra law enforcement will be needed in Bend. Two deputies from Linn County are stationed in Harney County for the next three or four days ...

http://kmtr.com/news/local/linn-county-sends-two-deputies-to-assist-in-harney-county

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4. Marion County Sheriff's Office sends deputies to Harney County

Created on Tuesday, 05 January 2016 17:13
Written by Tyler Francke

... Lt. Jeff Stutrud, acting public information officer for the Marion County Sheriff's Office, said Tuesday afternoon that his agency has sent four officers to assist Harney County: two lieutenants (including regular PIO Chris Baldridge), one sergeant and a deputy.

Stutrud said two were dispatched Sunday, and another two the following day. Ward had reached out to the Oregon State Sheriffs' Association for assistance, which relayed his request to the individual sheriff's offices across the state.

According to Stutrud, none of the Marion County personnel is dealing directly with the standoff.

"None of them are actually at the scene," he said. "Lt. Baldridge is helping with PIO duties, and the others are helping handle calls for Harney County. There is a lot going on, a lot of calls" ...

http://www.pamplinmedia.com/wbi/152-news/287698-164766-marion-county-sheriffs-office-sends-deputies-to-harney-county

[2naSalit]

6. Great post! Thank you! K&R!

[lovemydog]

8. I agree. Taylor Swift

should go there and help resolve the damn thing.