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Klamath Falls Police Department - Social Media Teams of Use / Prohibited Content and Disclaimer. This site is created by the Klamath Falls Police Department and is intended to serve as a mechanism for communication between KFPD and the public regarding the topics of public safety and crime prevention. KFPD reserves the right to remove comments or postings that violate any applicable laws of KFPD policies. Postings on this site are public records of KFPD and may be subject to disclosure under Oregon Public Records Law. KFPD does not endorse nor sponsor any advertising posted by Facebook on the KFPD page. Facebook is a private site and the privacy terms of the site apply. KFPD does not guarantee reliability and accuracy of any third party links and KFPD reserves the right to remove any conversations that are prohibited by KFPD policies. Facebook is not continuously monitored and is not intended an a mechanism to report crime. For questions or more information contact us at (541) 883-5336.

10/15/2026

Media Release - October 15, 2026

Felony Hit and Run / Animal Abuse I Investigation

On October 2nd, at approximately 4:19 a.m., officers with the Klamath Falls Police Department responded to the 2700 block of Broadmore Street following a report of a male subject who may have needed medical assistance.

Upon arrival, officers located a male with serious injuries and a deceased dog in the roadway. Officers recovered physical evidence indicating a vehicle had struck the male before leaving the scene. The vehicle was not located in the area.

Detectives took over the investigation and continued working to identify the vehicle and the person responsible.

On Wednesday, October 14th, detectives served a search warrant at 6802 Waggoner Street associated with the investigation. Before the detectives arrived, the vehicle involved in the hit and run left the residence and was followed to another residence on Juniper Way. Following the search, 32-year-old Amanda Shotwell was arrested and lodged at the Klamath County Jail. Amanda was charged with felony hit-and-run and animal abuse in the 1st degree. The investigation remains ongoing, and additional charges are possible.

Anyone with information related to this incident is encouraged to contact the Klamath Falls Police Department. Reference KFPD Case #2026-10020007 and call 541-883-5336 or the KFPD Tip Line at 541-883-5334.

Media Contact:
Captain Rob Reynolds

10/07/2026

Thank you to everyone who came out for our annual Coffee with a Cop event!

We had a great time enjoying some delicious coffee and—most importantly—having some great conversations with our community.

A special thank you to Gather Café for hosting us and helping make the morning such a great one!

10/06/2026

Just a few photos from this last weekend's community safety fair – thank you Klamath County Fire District 1 for hosting such a great event!

Our Police Explorers and Officers from KFPD had a great time!

10/01/2026

A morning well spent at Klamath Community College (KCC)!

Thanks for the good conversations and coffee – shout out to Booka Brews for keeping us fueled!

09/30/2026

Coffee With a Cop ☕🚔

Join us at Gathering Grounds, on Wednesday October 7th from 7:30AM - 9:30AM for some coffee and conversation.

09/16/2026

🚨 SCAM ALERT: Stop, Check, Verify! 🚨

Scammers can reach you almost anywhere — by phone call, text, email, social media, or even a letter in your mailbox. And these days, scams can look surprisingly legitimate.

Before you click, call back, send money, or share personal information, STOP and verify that the request is real.

🔎 Some recent scams officials are warning about include:
📱 Fake traffic or court notices: Oregonians have received texts with official-looking court notices and QR codes demanding payment for traffic fees. Oregon courts say they will not demand money or sensitive information by text, email, or phone.
⚖️ Jury duty scams: Scammers are calling or texting people claiming they missed jury duty and now face a warrant or arrest unless they pay.
💳 Payment app scams: Someone may send you money through Venmo, Cash App, Zelle, or PayPal and then claim it was sent by mistake, asking you to send it back. The original payment may later be reversed, leaving you out the money you sent. Scammers also impersonate payment-app customer service representatives and ask for passwords or verification codes.
📬 Fake government or benefits mail: The FTC recently warned about postcards claiming veterans or their spouses qualify for a nonexistent “Veterans Savings Program” in an attempt to collect personal or financial information.
📧 Fake businesses and invoices: Scammers may impersonate a business or vendor and ask you to change where a payment is sent. Always verify payment changes using contact information you already have — not the information included in the suspicious message.
🤖 AI-powered scams: Scammers are increasingly using AI-generated voices, videos, images and messages to impersonate people or create convincing investment offers.

🛑 Remember these simple rules:
• Don't let anyone rush you. Urgency is a favorite tool of scammers.
• Don't click unexpected links or scan unfamiliar QR codes.
• Never give someone your password or verification code.
• Don't send money to someone who contacts you unexpectedly. Be especially cautious with gift cards, cryptocurrency, wire transfers and payment apps.
• Verify independently. If someone claims to be from your bank, a government agency, utility, court, or another organization, contact that organization using a phone number or website you know is legitimate.
• Check the sender's actual email address, not just the name displayed in your inbox.
• When in doubt, stop. A legitimate organization will generally give you time to verify a request.

And remember: Scammers don't care how smart, careful, or experienced you are. Their job is to create a convincing story and catch you off guard.

If you receive a suspicious message, don't engage. Delete it, block the sender, and report it when appropriate.

For more information about current scams and how to report them, visit the Federal Trade Commission at ReportFraud.ftc.gov.

09/11/2026

Today marks 25 years since September 11, 2001, a day that changed the world forever.

Let today serve as a day of remembrance, reflection, and commemorating the lives lost, the bravery of first responders, and the resilience of survivors.

08/31/2026

Welcome K9 Titan to the Klamath Falls Police Department!

The Klamath Falls Police Department is proud to introduce our newest K9 handler, Officer Zach Cardoza, and his K9 partner, Titan!

Titan is a 15-month-old Belgian Malinois who came to us all the way from Hungary.

Officer Cardoza and K9 Titan trained for six weeks at Southern Police Canine. During this time, they worked side-by-side to build a lasting bond and develop the trust essential to any successful K9 team.

K9 Titan is trained in apprehension and narcotics detection.

This K9 duo is fully operational and ready to serve the City of Klamath Falls. Be sure to give them a warm welcome if you see them out on patrol!

08/28/2026

Media Release: August 28, 2026

Homicide Investigation

On August 27th, 2026, at approximately 10:56 pm, officers with the Klamath Falls Police Department were dispatched to the 1900 block of Wantland Avenue for the report of a male subject who had been shot. Upon arrival of officers, it was determined that 54-year-old Saul Eduardo Estrada had sustained life threatening injuries and was pronounced deceased on scene.

The Klamath County Major Crime Team was activated and began investigating the incident. The investigation led to multiple search warrants being served and the arrest of 46-year-old Joseph Kerekes.

Joseph Kerekes was lodged at the Klamath County Jail for the charges of Murder II, Unlawful use of a weapon, and Reckless Endangerment.

The Klamath County Major Crime Team consists of the Klamath Falls City Police Department, Klamath County Sheriff’s Office, Oregon State Police, and the Klamath County District Attorney’s Office.

If you have any information regarding this incident, we encourage you to contact the Klamath Falls Police Department at 541-883-5336.

Media Contact:
Captain Rob Reynolds
KFPD (541) 883-5336

08/19/2026

Officers from KFPD will be at the downtown Klamath County Library Big Truck Expo event from 10am to 12pm today. Stop by, say hello and check out some cool rigs!

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2501 Shasta Way
Klamath Falls, OR
97601

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Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

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+15418835336

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https://klamathfalls.city/236/Police

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