Baker City Police Department

06/22/2026

*Found Keys*
Found near the Golf Course.
Drop by the Police Department (1768 Auburn Avenue) to claim.

06/10/2026

PRESS RELEASE: BAKER CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT

On Thursday, June 4, 2026, detectives and patrol officers with the Baker City Police Department arrested Steven Lynn Whitney, 59, on two separate warrants. One warrant was a felony State of Oregon Parole Board warrant for a post-prison supervision violation. The second was a federal warrant issued by the United States District Court charging Whitney with possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine) with intent to distribute and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime.

Several months ago, Baker City Police Department initiated an investigation into the alleged trafficking of narcotics into Eastern Oregon, specifically Baker City, by Steven Lynn Whitney. Whitney is known to the Baker City Police Department due to prior arrests involving narcotics trafficking and a firearm-related offense.

In early April, Whitney was stopped on Interstate 84 and was found to be in possession of about two pounds of methamphetamine and a handgun. That investigation resulted in a federal indictment and the warrant referenced above.

On June 4, Whitney was taken into custody in Baker City following a brief pursuit related to the outstanding warrants. During that encounter, he was found to be in possession of about one pound of methamphetamine along with items commonly associated with the distribution of controlled substances. Whitney was lodged at the Baker County Jail on the warrants.

The Baker County District Attorney’s Office is working with the United States Attorney’s Office out of Portland, Oregon, on the June 4th incident in Baker City.

One of the primary missions of the Baker City Police Department Detective Unit is to investigate drug use and drug trafficking within the local community and to disrupt and dismantle mid- to upper-level drug trafficking organizations and individuals. These efforts help reduce violent crime and provide valuable intelligence and investigative resources to local, state, and federal law enforcement partners. Detectives assigned to these investigations are members of the Baker County Major Crime Team and regularly collaborate with outside agencies and task forces to accomplish this mission.

Chief Ty Duby
Baker City Police Department

06/08/2026

🚨Heads Up, Baker City! 🚨
Representatives from Renewal by Andersen, based in Meridian, ID, will go door-to-door offering estimates for windows and doors. These representatives have valid Peddler Permits from the city starting today, June 8th, through June 22nd.

06/05/2026

Congratulations to the 2026 Baker High School graduates!
Please remember to stay safe this weekend as you celebrate your big accomplishments. 🎓🎉

Members of the Baker High School, Eagle Cap High School and Baker Virtual Academy class of 2026 will receive their diplomas during the commencement ceremony Saturday, June 6, starting at 11 a.m. at Baker Bulldog Memorial Stadium, Ninth and E streets.

06/04/2026

PRESS RELEASE: BAKER CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT

On Wednesday, June 3, 2026, Baker City detectives and patrol officers took into custody ROBERT M METZ, age 41, at 2250 Miller Street in Baker City. Mr. Metz had been on BCPD’s radar for some time, as he has a long history of criminal activity associated with drug use and trafficking.

Mr. Metz was arrested on numerous outstanding warrants out of Malheur County. His warrant charges included unlawful possession of He**in, three counts of failure to appear, giving false information to a police officer, fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer, and reckless driving.

He was taken into custody without incident and transported to the Baker County Jail, where he was released due to medical issues and cited to appear.

Chief Ty Duby
Baker City Police Department

06/02/2026

Chief Duby is one of a few volunteers from the Police Department who are helping to water the downtown flower baskets.

If you're interested in volunteering, please visit Baker City Downtown or text or call 541.283.6963 for more info and to sign up! 💐☀️

05/01/2026

Around 4A.M. on May 1, 2026, law enforcement responded to a medical call on Court St. in Baker City. The call quickly turned into a criminal investigation. Law enforcement determined that a suspect had fired shots inside a family member’s home. Surveillance footage was obtained from neighbors which led law enforcement to the suspect’s home on Campbell St. The Northeast Oregon Regional SWAT team was called and an arrest was made around 10A.M. The suspect is currently in the Baker County Jail on a number of felony and misdemeanor charges. Thankfully no one was seriously injured.
I’d like to thank law enforcement in Baker County and Union County who swiftly responded to help out this morning.
The suspect’s arraignment will occur on Monday afternoon. If anyone has any further information about this investigation, then please contact Detective Andrew Martin and Detective Mason Powell at the Baker City Police Department.

05/01/2026

Law enforcement is currently in the area of Campbell St and 14th St. for a barricaded subject. Please avoid the area between 17th St and 10th St near Campbell until further notice.

04/30/2026

April 30, 2026
Splashin App; AKA Senor Assassin

May 1st marks the time of year again when Baker City High School Students will engage in the sport of “Water Tag” using what the Baker City Police Department expects will be a variety of Sq**rt Guns and other water devices. During this time, you may see local kids using Sq**rt Guns to tag a friend while recording the event on video to prove their successful catch, known as Senior Assassin.

This event is not school-sanctioned, but is well known to the high school kids and is being tracked by the Splashin App.

The Baker City Police Department asks those participating in this event to:
• Avoid using realistic water guns, to prevent public alarm
• Respect private property rights and do not trespass
• Do not engage non-players
• Do not shoot at or from moving vehicles
• Stay Safe

04/22/2026

🔴Drug Take Back Day🔴

Drop off your expired, unused or unwanted medications for disposal at the Baker County Sheriff’s Office.

📆: Saturday, April 25th

⏰: 10am-2pm

📍: Baker County Sheriff’s Office (3410 K Street, Baker City)

Sharps and IV solutions not accepted.

This event is sponsored by the DEA.