Jefferson County Oregon Sheriff

06/02/2026

🚨 Update: 7:46 PM🚨
Due to quick response from air and ground resources, all the levels of evacuation have been lifted for the Jordan Fire.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

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🔥Wildfire alert🔥

Currently there is a fire South of the Three Rivers Area. This is called the Jordan Fire, and it is near SW 590A RD.

Level Two evacuation has been issued for Lake Billy Chinook 5 Black. This area is in yellow on the map photo.

Level One evacuation has been issued for the northern third of Lake Billy Chinook Public Lands 3. This area is in green on the map.

*The area at the top of the photo in red is NOT part of this fire. Unfortunately, we cannot change the current colors of the online map. This was an area of confusion last year, but this is the zone Lake Billy Chinook 2 Red Purple. This area is NOT under an evacuation at this time.

Watch Duty has picked up these zones and at this time, they are currently correct.

The Evacuation web-based map: https://fr911orgis.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=e1000ff48be84d6ba23431f303d2c247

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We will continue to update the public as this progresses. Thank you.

05/29/2026

Today at the MAC, our SROs (who are also marine deputies) had stopped in to teach some water safety to the 6th graders!
Demonstrating proper and improper personal floating device fit, life jacket safety, and ways to ensure your life jacket is safely fitted for water.

05/29/2026

The open house is tonight! Come out, say hi, check out the station and apparatus, and enjoy a fun evening with us. We hope to see you there!

05/29/2026

05/28/2026

***updated with more photos***

Jefferson County residents,

We are closely monitoring changing weather conditions across Central Oregon. Current information shows the most significant impacts are expected farther south; however weather patterns can shift quickly, and conditions may change throughout the day.

At this time, there is no immediate emergency for Jefferson County, but we encourage everyone to stay aware of local forecasts, be prepared for rapidly changing weather, and use caution if traveling.

Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office Emergency Management are continuing to monitor updates from the National Weather Service and our regional partners. If conditions worsen or public safety notifications become necessary, we will provide updated information through our official channels and Everbridge alerts.
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Please stay safe and continue to monitor reliable weather sources for updates.

Thanks
Jason Po***ck, Sheriff

05/27/2026

https://www.jeffersoncountyor.gov/media/48666

***FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE***

Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office
May 23, 2026
Child Struck by Vehicle at Suttle Lake

On May 23, 2026, at approximately 1:52 p.m., the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office was advised of a medical emergency at the Link Creek Campground near Suttle Lake. Information relayed from Deschutes County dispatch indicated that a six-year-old child had been struck by a vehicle and was unconscious and not breathing.

Deputies from the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office responded, along with the Oregon State Police, Black Butte Police Department, the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office, and the Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire District. Life Flight Network also responded.

Family members and nearby campers immediately began life-saving efforts. Family members transported the child to the designated landing zone while additional adults from nearby campsites assisted in providing aid until emergency responders arrived.

At approximately 2:30 p.m., deputies arrived at the intersection of Highway 20 and Suttle Lake Road, where the child had been transferred to an air ambulance. The child was flown to St. Charles Bend and was later pronounced deceased.
Deputies remained with and supported the child's family, who are from the Redmond area, alongside hospital chaplains and Oregon State Police personnel.

A five-year-old child witness who had been with the six-year-old at the time provided information regarding the events leading up to the incident. According to the child witness, the two children had run from the lakeshore area to their campsite to retrieve a stuffed animal and were returning toward the lake area. The child witness stated she stopped when she observed a vehicle towing a travel trailer approaching.

Based on information gathered during the investigation, investigators believe the six-year-old child unknowingly entered the area between the tow vehicle and travel trailer combination, where contact occurred with the trailer.

Witnesses stated the vehicle and trailer were moving at an extremely slow speed at the time. Information gathered during the investigation indicates the children approached from the right rear area of the tow vehicle and trailer combination, an area that may have limited the driver's visibility. Investigators believe this contributed to the driver not realizing an impact had occurred.

The driver, a man from the Portland area, remained on scene and cooperated fully with responders. At this time, investigators have found no indication of impairment or criminal behavior.

Responding agencies documented the scene and assisted medical personnel, ensuring all relevant details were recorded while also providing support to those involved in this tragic incident.

The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office extends its deepest condolences to the family and all those affected by this tragedy. Out of respect for the family's privacy, no identifying information regarding the child or relatives will be released.

For media inquiries, please contact the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office Public Information Officer.
Respectfully,
Jason Po***ck, Sheriff

05/26/2026

Wildfire season is here, and preparation matters.

I encourage Camp Sherman residents, property owners, and anyone who spends time in the area to attend the Camp Sherman Community Evacuation Meeting on May 28, 2026.

Camp Sherman presents unique evacuation challenges due to limited ingress and egress routes, and understanding evacuation options before an emergency happens can make a difference when every minute counts.

We will be discussing evacuation planning, alternate travel routes, emergency preparedness, what residents should expect during an evacuation event, and steps you can take now to help protect yourself and your family.

As your Sheriff, I will be there along with emergency response partners to answer questions and help ensure our community is as prepared as possible.
Preparedness starts before an emergency.

Please join us and help us build a safer, more resilient community.
-Sheriff Jason Po***ck

05/25/2026

Our office is closed today in honor of Memorial Day.

Memorial Day is more than the start of summer; for our team, it is a day of deep reflection. 🕊️
We honor the brave men and women who gave their all for our country. As law enforcement officers and veterans, we understand the weight of the oath and the cost of freedom.
Today, we stand in silence to remember the heroes who paid the price we can never repay.

05/23/2026

Memorial Day weekend is a time for remembrance and gathering, which means heavy traffic across Jefferson County. 🚔🇺🇸

Our deputies will be out conducting extra patrols to keep our roadways safe. There is zero tolerance for impaired or reckless driving.

Protect yourself and others by following these basics:
Never drink and drive.
Obey posted speed limits.
Ditch the distractions.
Wear your seatbelt.
Plan ahead and expect extra traffic on US-97 and local roads.

With more vehicles on Central Oregon roads this Memorial Day, compliance saves lives. Let's look out for one another this weekend. Have a safe and meaningful Memorial Day!

05/21/2026

Fire Preparedness is in this season.
Join us and Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire District next week for an essential briefing on fire evacuation safety. Don't wait until smoke is in the air to figure out a gameplan. See you there!

📅May 28th
⏰2 PM
📍Camp Sherman Community Hall