Problem Solvers: ‘It’s devastating. It’s awful’: Former Ridgeview track coach trespassed from school district properties

Dylan Anderman

REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Jessie Gallaher-Trump, a longtime jump coach at Ridgeview High School, has been officially trespassed by the Redmond School District, barring her from attending school events for the remainder of this year and all of next.

Gallaher-Trump, who also works as a social worker at Redmond Proficiency Academy and coaches the Cool Running Track Club, says she was removed from her position before the 2025 track season and later prohibited from even cheering on athletes from the sidelines.

“As a result of so many things going wrong, it’s now going worse. Who thought this was going to be the solution. And it’s devastating. It’s awful,” Gallaher-Trump told KTVZ’s Problem Solvers.

Since 2022, Gallaher-Trump served as Ridgeview’s jump coach and applied twice for the head coaching job. She says she was not only passed over both times, but as a parent this season she was told to stop coaching from the sideline.

“It’s very weird to contemplate, because I’ve been the person that shows up for kids at great personal cost, no matter what. And to be treated as though I am a problem, when I dedicate everything I do to help kids overcome whatever problem they see – it’s been awful,” she said.

Gallaher-Trump is the adoptive mother of five children, all of whom competed for Ridgeview Athletics. This season, three of them were active, including her son, senior Hunter Trump.

Hunter Trump said of the school district: “You’re putting these kids in jeopardy of learning these important values and learning these amazing things that so many amazing people in the community have to offer. It’s just there’s for some reason you don’t like it. It’s impacting them more than you think. Just because you guys have some sort of personal agenda or whatever’s going on, we don’t really know because there’s no communication.”

The school district told KTVZ Gallaher-Trump violated multiple policies, including those related to visitors, equipment use, and public conduct on property, but declined to speak on camera.

Here is the link to the policies Gallaher-Trump violated: KK – Visitors to District Facilities**

KGF/EDC – Authorized Use of District Equipment and Materials

KGB – Public Conduct on District Property

KG-AR(1) – Community Use of District Facilities

In a statement, the district said:

“The former assistant track coach at Ridgeview High School, is no longer employed by the Redmond School District. Recently, at the District’s request, the individual received a trespassing notice from the Redmond Police Department restricting access to all Redmond School District properties. This individual violated policies: KK, KGB, KGF/EDC, and KG-AR(1). This action was taken out of safety and liability concerns. While it was not the District’s intention to address this matter publicly, we are committed to maintaining a safe environment for our students, staff, and community.”

But Gallaher-Trump maintains the district never clearly communicated what she allegedly did wrong.

“I think what’s wrong is they are so focused on — the word that comes to mind is a witch hunt. I know that’s not what it is, but it’s the word that comes to mind. They are so focused on pursuing something they have labeled as bad that they are missing out on creating what should be good.”

Athletes past and present have expressed disappointment over the treatment of Gallaher-Trump and the overall atmosphere of the program.

Senior Zowie Nunes, a three-time state champion in javelin and a Clackamas Community College commit, says she didn’t return to the team this year, in part due to how her and her former coach was treated.

“I wasn’t going to do track, but Jesse really kept me there and had my back through it all,” Nunes said. “And I had a bad coach last year, who just liked to talk some trash behind my back to her students, and it would get back to me. And then just some of the coaches would just say other things to the athletes who would come back to me with that kind of stuff. And it was just very, like deteriorating.”

“For the track program, I would like to see it more welcoming. I feel like it’s not very welcoming to some kids, and that can be hard to find the courage to go out there and try something new or continue to do something. But when you have that pressure pushed against you, it’s not nice. So, I’d like to see it be more of a community and like family-based area.”

The situation escalated further on Senior Night, when parents say they were notified just the night before about the recognition of senior athletes. Two parents stepped up to create baskets — but one student, Kiki, was left off the list entirely.

Senior parent Danielle Isais said, “They did end up over the PA calling all the seniors to the field. And as I’m watching them all line up, I see Kiki standing there whose name was not on the list. There were nine seniors, not eight, and my heart just broke for her. It was already broken for all of the seniors that they were going to be forgotten. They were going to be neglected. But when I saw Kiki out there alone with nothing. And her face. My heart just broke for her.”

Disappointed by the incident, a video senior Kiki Robles posted of her mock shotput throw — mimicking a basketball shot — quickly went viral on social media.

Robles said, “There is eight. But there’s nine of us. And then when I looked at the names, I realized I was left out. So just kind of was a little hurt because I, a team captain – I was expecting more.”

The school later responded about the parting ways of Gallaher-Trump and Senior Night:

“The well-being and success of our student-athletes are our highest priorities. While we recognize that change can be difficult, our intention has always been to provide the best possible support for our athletes.  

“Regarding the recent concern about the recognition of our seniors at our last home track and field meet, we sincerely regret that one of our athletes was unintentionally excluded from the recognition. The oversight was not intentional. Once we became aware of the error, the student was announced over the loudspeaker. All Seniors will be recognized at the end of the year banquet as originally planned,” the athletic department said.

Before the spring season there was a petition signed by hundreds of people to bring coach Jessie back to Ridgeview track. Not only seeing the support from the community, Jessie saw it from eight pole vault coaches all around Central Oregon who wrote a letter to the Redmond School District expressing their concern about the dismissal of Jessie. Her firing also caused her husband, also a former Ridgeview track coach, to resign and begin coaching elsewhere.

While Gallaher-Trump and others have lost faith in the track program and Ridgeview athletics, many others have not. KTVZ talked to multiple coaches, parents, and students that said they are happy with Ridgeview athletics and enjoy being a part of the athletic programs.

Either way, Gallaher-Trump will no longer be able to see her kids compete in sports, or even pick them up from school. She is also adopting three more kids and will not be allowed to register them into Redmond schools.

Still, for Gallaher-Trump, her family, and many others in the community, the experience has left deep wounds.

“I think that in the past couple of years, it’s sad to say, but a reason why so many people were thriving was because they felt care and community – and the care and community is what’s missing,” said Gallaher-Trump.

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Update: Bend man shot in SW Bend apartments, suspect in custody while investigation continues

Barney Lerten

(Update: adding video and interview with apartment resident)

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Multiple agencies are conducting an investigation at the Stillwater Crossing Apartments in Bend, after a 20-year-old Bend man was shot and seriously wounded late Tuesday night, leaving a suspect behind bars.

Our team on the scene saw several Oregon State Forensics vans and even a trail of blood.

Bend Police responded to a report of a shooting at Stillwater Crossing Apartments on SW Atwood Drive, Just after 9 P.M. on Tuesday May 6th.

Upon arrival officers learned the victim had been driven from the area after the shooting. They located the victim in a car at Powers Road and the Bend Parkway, where they rendered aid before medics drove the victim to St. Charles Bend with serious injuries.  

Patrol officers, detectives and members of the Central Oregon Emergency Response Team responded to the apartment complex to investigate the incident.

Officers learned that the suspected shooter, a 21-year-old man, checked into Motel 6 in the 200 block of NE Third Street shortly after the shooting. CERT operators responded to the motel before 1:00 AM, and took the man into custody without incident or injury.  

Bend Police communications manager Sheila Miller told KTVZ News that “the suspect lives at the apartments, but its not yet clear if the victim lives there.

The suspect was driven to the Bend Police Department and will be moved to the Deschutes County Jail on suspicion of first-degree assault, unlawful use of a weapon, reckless endangering and felon in possession of a firearm.  

Police presence in the 60000 block of Atwood Drive is expected to remain at the apartment complex as the investigation continues.

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How a new Pope is chosen: A step-by-step look at the Papal Conclave

Gregory Deffenbaugh

As the Catholic Church prepares to elect its next spiritual leader, here’s a detailed look at the centuries-old ritual of the papal conclave, an event marked by history, secrecy, and sacred tradition.

WATCH: Vatican Media’s LIVE coverage of the 2025 Papal Conclave

The 2025 Papal Conclave

The Vatican officially announced the papal conclave to elect a new pope begins on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, following the death of Pope Francis. The election takes place in the Sistine Chapel, the Renaissance masterpiece nestled within Vatican City.

This solemn gathering of cardinals, who are some of the highest-ranking leaders in the Roman Catholic Church, represents one of the most sacred and confidential events in the religious world. While rooted in tradition, the conclave also serves as a critical moment of discernment, shaping the future direction of a faith followed by over 1.3 billion Catholics worldwide.

What Is a Papal Conclave?

The word “conclave” comes from the Latin cum clave, meaning “with a key.” The term reflects the practice of locking the cardinal electors inside a secluded space, now the Sistine Chapel, until they reach agreement on who will become the next pope. The Church has used the conclave process for over 700 years, with modern rules codified by recent popes, most recently Pope John Paul II and Pope Benedict XVI.

The conclave is not only about casting votes; it is a spiritual event, grounded in prayer and carried out with elaborate ceremony. Once the conclave begins, all participants are sworn to absolute secrecy, forbidden from communicating with the outside world in any form.

Who Participates in the Conclave?

According to the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, only cardinals under the age of 80 at the time the papacy becomes vacant are eligible to vote.

These electors, typically around 120, travel to Rome from across the globe. They are a diverse group, representing the universal nature of the Church. Although any baptized male Catholic is eligible for election, in practice, the new pope is almost always chosen from among the cardinals.

The Pre-Conclave Meetings

Before the conclave officially begins, cardinals attend a series of general congregations, formal meetings where they reflect on the state of the Church, hear reports, and discuss what kind of leader is needed.

These discussions are private, but they often help shape consensus around potential candidates, known informally as papabili, those considered likely to become pope.

During this period, logistical preparations are finalized, and the Sistine Chapel is inspected and secured. Specialized staff ensures that electronic jamming and counter-surveillance measures are in place to preserve the integrity of the conclave.

Oath of Secrecy

Once the conclave officially begins, the cardinals process into the Sistine Chapel, chanting hymns as they pass under Michelangelo’s famous fresco of the Last Judgment. Upon entering, each elector takes an oath of secrecy, pledging not to disclose anything that occurs within the conclave under pain of automatic excommunication.

After the doors close, they are locked from the outside, and the chapel becomes the cardinals’ exclusive space for discernment and voting.

The Voting Process

Each day of the conclave includes two voting sessions in the morning and two in the afternoon, with time for prayer and informal discussions between.

Here’s how a vote works:

Each cardinal writes his choice on a paper ballot marked with the Latin phrase “Eligo in Summum Pontificem” (“I elect as Supreme Pontiff”).

Ballots are folded and placed into a chalice, then deposited into a receptacle atop the altar.

Three cardinals designated as “scrutineers” count the votes aloud.

If no one receives a two-thirds majority, the process repeats.

Ballots from each session are burned in a special stove inside the chapel.

To let the world know what’s happening, smoke rises from the chapel’s chimney:

Black smoke (fumata nera) means no decision has been reached.

White smoke (fumata bianca) signals that a new pope has been elected.

Election and Acceptance

When a candidate receives the required number of votes, the dean of the College of Cardinals formally asks: “Do you accept your canonical election as Supreme Pontiff?” If the chosen cardinal accepts, he is then asked what papal name he wishes to take.

The new pope is led to the nearby Room of Tears, where he dresses in white papal vestments prepared in various sizes. The room gets its name from the emotion often experienced at that moment – grief, awe, or humility, as the weight of responsibility settles in.

Public Announcement: “Habemus Papam”

Once dressed, the new pope is introduced to the world from the central balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica.

A senior cardinal steps forward and proclaims: “Habemus Papam!” (“We have a pope!”), followed by the pope’s birth name and chosen papal name.

Moments later, the new pope offers his first Urbi et Orbi blessing – “to the city and to the world” – a tradition that stretches back centuries.

Why the Conclave Still Matters

In an age of technology and transparency, the conclave remains a powerful symbol of mystery, unity, and sacred duty. It is deliberately designed to prevent political lobbying, media pressure, or factionalism. It reminds the world and the faithful, that leadership in the Church is not merely elected; it is discerned through prayer and tradition.

With over 1.3 billion Catholics worldwide, the choice of pope has spiritual, cultural, and even geopolitical consequences. The 2025 conclave brings together cardinals from more than 70 countries, many of whom were appointed by Pope Francis himself, possibly shaping a continuation of his pastoral, globally minded legacy.

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Driver choking on McDonald’s French fry crashes car into Redmond cafe; workers inside shaken but unhurt

Tracee Tuesday

REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Regios Cafe, located beside The Hub Motel in Redmond, has offered breakfast, lunch and dinner in easy, casual fashion for close to 20 years – but it’s not a drive-thru.

Until Tuesday afternoon, you could say.

Redmond Fire & Rescue was called to the NW Sixth Street eatery around 2:45 p.m. after someone crashed their car into the side of the restaurant.

Andrea Renteria, whose family owns the business, said her mother was among those working at the time, when her brother called her to let her know that someone had crashed into the side of the restaurant. So she quickly drove over, and thankfully learned her mom and the workers were shaken up but okay.

She said the man told her he was choking on a McDonald’s French fry when he panicked and tried to hit the brake — but instead punched the gas, sending the car plunging forward.

It slammed into the side of the restaurant, causing damage both inside and out, including a refrigerator and door. The crash sent the crushed fridge’s items sailing far and wide: “tomato sauce over here, rice over here, our tacos over there.”

Renteria said the man had some bruises on his head and was checked out by medics at the scene, but declined an ambulance trip. Instead, he drove away with his wife, likely to get checked out.

A natural gas line also was damaged, and a Cascade Natural Gas crew was called in to shut it off for safety reasons before repairs can be made.

“We’re glad that no one got hurt,” Renteria said. “They’re a bit shaken up, but everyone’s okay.”

She said the restaurant likely will need to be closed for a few weeks for clean-up and repairs.

“So give us some time,” Renteria said. “But our love is still here. So if you guys can keep on supporting us, we’ll still be here.”

And she even found some humor in what caused the whole thing – a fast-food French fry, not anything from their restaurant’s menu.

“So you can’t blame us,” she said.

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Let’s Talk Weather: Pine Ridge Elementary School

John Carroll

I had the privilege of speaking with the 3rd grade class at Pine Ridge Elementary School in Bend. They are just wrapping up a unit on the Water Cycle and I had a fun time talking to them about that topic and a few more. The students helped me forecast the weather for the day by being “weather detectives” and searching for clues in the sky to help solve the mystery of today’s weather.

They also have a lot of interest in recycling and trying to “Keep Oregon Green”. It was a lovely visit and hopefully the kiddos learned a little bit about the weather and had some fun.

If you want myself or Shannon Brady to come to your school and chat about the weather, fell free to have your teachers send us an email at weather@ktvz.com

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Caught on video: Madras Police seek tips to find whoever threw concrete block through financial institution’s window

Barney Lerten

MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Madras Police released a security video Tuesday as they seek the public’s help in a vandalism investigation after someone hurled a concrete block through the window of a financial institution.

The incident occurred around 12:13 a.m. last Friday, the department said in a Facebook posting.

“Surveillance footage shows an individual throwing a concrete block through the window of a local business,” police said.

“This reckless act caused significant property damage and is currently under investigation,” they added.

Police Chief Timothy Plummer told KTVZ News it was a financial institution, but declined to be more specific at this time.

The person in the video is not seen trying to enter the business or cause other damage and ran away afterward.

Anyone who recognizes the person in the video or has any information that could help identify the suspect is asked to call the Madras Police Department at 541-475-2424.

“Your help is vital to keeping our community safe,” the police report said. “Thank you for your continued support.”

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KTVZ Honored by Assistance League of Bend for Longstanding Community Partnership

Gregory Deffenbaugh

(Update: Adding video)

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – KTVZ is proud to announce it has received special recognition from the Assistance League of Bend in honor of a decades-long partnership rooted in community service and shared values.

The all-volunteer, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization presented the award to KTVZ in appreciation of the station’s ongoing support of its mission to transform the lives of children and adults facing poverty and cancer throughout Deschutes County. Since 2002, KTVZ has worked closely with Assistance League of Bend to amplify its efforts and spotlight the positive change it creates through a variety of philanthropic programs.

“We’re truly honored to be recognized by the Assistance League of Bend,” said Ron Parodi, General Manager, KTVZ. “Their work touches so many lives in Central Oregon, and it’s been a privilege to help share their story with our viewers and support their mission through the years. This recognition is a reflection of our shared commitment to strengthening our community.”

Through programs such as providing new school clothes to students facing adversity, personal care items to low-income seniors, and handcrafted hats to cancer patients undergoing treatment, Assistance League of Bend continues to serve with compassion and care. Their work directly aligns with the mission of 21 Cares for Kids, KTVZ’s community campaign that brings together local organizations and resources to help children thrive across Central Oregon.

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Updates on two prescribed burns conducted northeast of La Pine, south of Sisters

Barney Lerten

La PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Firefighters on the Deschutes National Forest conducted prescribed burning operations south of Sisters and northeast of La Pine Wednesday.

Ignitions were complete on Odin North Unit 3 northeast of La Pine by the afternoon, for a total of 199 acres, more than 100 acres less than the sought-after total. Firefighters will not continue with ignitions in Odin North Unit 7 this afternoon. Crews have transitioned to mop-up and patrol operations.

Residents in Newberry Estates and La Pine are encouraged to keep doors and windows closed to minimize smoke impacts. Smoke impacts are most likely overnight and in the early morning hours.

Meanwhile, Sisters Ranger District fighters have ceased ignitions on SAFR 34 located 3 miles south of Sisters at roughly 7 acres due to unfavorable conditions. Firefighters have transitioned to mopping up and securing the prescribed burn perimeter.

Earlier info:

The Bend-Fort Rock Ranger District plans to ignite up to 310 acres on the Odin North Prescribed Burn Units 3 and 7, located four miles northeast of La Pine, south of Paulina Lake Road and east of Newberry Estates. Ignitions are planned for Wednesday and will continue on Thursday, if conditions remain favorable. No road or trail closures are anticipated. 

Ignitions are slated to begin at 10 a.m. Smoke will be visible from Highway 97, La Pine and Sunriver. Residents in Newberry Estates and La Pine are encouraged to keep doors and windows closed to minimize smoke impacts. Smoke impacts are most likely overnight and in the early morning hours. 

On Wednesday, the Sisters Ranger District plans to conduct 30 acres of prescribed burning on the SAFR Unit 34 Prescribed Burn three miles south of Sisters and east of Forest Service Road 16 near the PRT – Whychus Horse Ford Tie Trail. While no road or trail closures are anticipated, the public is asked to avoid recreating in the vicinity of the prescribed burn. 

Ignitions are planned for 9 a.m. Residents in Sisters and the surrounding area are encouraged to keep doors and windows closed to minimize smoke impacts. Smoke impacts are most likely overnight and in the early morning hours. 

Firefighters implement understory prescribed burning to reduce wildfire risk to communities. Prescribed burning reintroduces and maintains fire within our fire-dependent ecosystem by removing concentrations of vegetation and restoring forest health while increasing public and firefighter safety. 

Fire management officials work with Oregon Department of Forestry smoke specialists to plan prescribed burns. Prescribed burns are conducted when the weather is most likely to move smoke up and away from our communities. While prescribed fire managers take significant preventive measures, it’s likely that communities may experience some smoke during or immediately after a prescribed burn.  

What does this mean for you? 

During prescribed burns, smoke may settle in low-lying areas overnight and in the early morning hours.  

All residents are encouraged to close doors and windows at night to avoid smoke impacts. 

If available, use a portable air cleaner. Air cleaners work best running with doors and windows closed. You can also create a DIY air cleaner

If you have a central air system, use it to filter air. Use high-efficiency filters if possible. 

When driving in smoky areas, drivers should slow down, turn on headlights and turn air to recirculating. 

If you have heart or lung disease, asthma, or other chronic conditions, pay attention to how you feel and if symptoms of heart or lung disease worsen, consider contacting your health care professional. 

Go to centraloregonfire.org to learn more about smoke safety and prescribed burning in Central Oregon and visit When Smoke is in the Air for more smoke preparedness resources. 

For more information on prescribed burning in Central Oregon, visit centraloregonfire.org/ and for information specific to the Deschutes National Forest visit fs.usda.gov/r06/desch

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Deschutes County sheriff’s deputies arrest jailed Level 3 sex offender on new charges

Barney Lerten

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Level 3 registered sex offender has been arrested on new charges of encouraging child sex abuse while in the Deschutes County Jail on a probation/parole violation.

Last November, Deschutes County Parole and Probation contacted the Bend Police Department regarding Emily Fawkes, also known as Jeffrey Yaeger, 45, of Bend, being in violation of their supervision requirements, sheriff’s Sergeant Thomas Lilienthal said.

Bend Police Department Officers were able to locate Fawkes at a Bend store and took Fawkes into custody for a probation/parole violation, Lilienthal said.

While being taken into custody, Bend Police officers located a tablet in Fawkes’s possession, which is an additional violation of their probation/parole conditions.

Deschutes County Parole and Probation officers developed information that the tablet located in Fawkes’s possession was utilized to consume Child Sex Abuse Material (CSAM) while in their possession. Parole and Probation officers and Bend Police informed the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) unit.

ICAC Detectives wrote a search warrant to both seize and analyze the device and Fawkes was lodged at the county jail in Bend for violating probation and parole.

Over the next several months, Lilienthal said, Redmond Police Department Digital Forensics completed the analysis of data on Fawkes’s tablet, locating Child Sex Abuse Material and other information consistent with Fawkes seeking both Child Sex Abuse Material and contact with children online.

On April 29th, 2025, while still in jail, additional crimes of second-degree encouraging child sexual abuse were charged against Fawkes, the sergeant said.

Fawkes is a Level 3 registered sex offender for a child sex crime and is on post-prison supervision for a child sex crime as well.

Lilienthal wrote, “The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank Deschutes County Parole and Probation, the Bend Police Department, and the Redmond Police Department for their partnership and investment in protecting the children of our community.”

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Judge issues ban on animals, weapons for La Pine-area man accused of animal abuse caught on camera

Harley Coldiron

Richardson respected the Judge’s ruling but stressed as a Vietnam Veteran with Traumatic Brain Injury, those dogs were his lifeline_________________________________________________________________________________________

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A judge ruled that a La Pine-area man whose three dogs were taken away after a widely seen video of him repeatedly hitting one with a shovel, was not allowed to own animals or firearms as his court case unfolds. The 75-year-old Vietnam Veteran had filed an emergency petition to get them back.

Also, the prosecutor in the case confirmed Tuesday to KTVZ News that Hooch suffered “multiple internal physical injuries” in the attack, including brain injuries. However she added that Hooch and the two others are now “doing very well” at the Humane Society of Central Oregon.

KTVZ News waited for hours outside the Deschutes County Courthouse to get Richardsons side of the story, but he declined.

During his brief court appearance Tuesday, Richardson was heard telling his court appointed lawyer that he suffers from Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and PTSD after being injured while serving as a Marine during the Vietnam War.

Though Richardson wanted all three dogs returned to him, he mainly petitioned to have Everett and Paco returned to him. The two dogs were seized, along with Hooch, when Richardson was arrested outside the La Pine Post Office.

In a 10-page letter to the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Animal Control Division and filed in court Monday, Richardson claims “several serious procedural and factual errors in this case,” focusing on the removal and seizure order for his three dogs – Hooch, the injured animal, as well as EV (Everett) and Paco.

Among other claims, Richardson said his other two dogs were not listed on the seizure or removal order, and that he has not been shown the video evidence seen by so many online. He noted all of his dogs have been seen by a local vet annually since he moved to the area in 2018 and that the two older dogs are rescues with ID tags, vaccinations and licenses.

“Hooch is not licensed as I did not know if he would survive first year,” Richardson wrote.

Richardson also asked that adoptions not proceed for any of the dogs “until this matter is fully adjudicated.”

Richardson was arrested and charged and the dogs were seized after a KTVZ Problem Solvers report broke the news regarding the widely viewed, disturbing video of the alleged assault on Hooch.

Deschutes County Circuit Judge Raymond Crutchley plans a brief emergency hearing Tuesday afternoon on Richardson’s claims and on prosecutors’ motion to amend his conditional release to say he can possess no domestic animals while the case is pending, and to place an emergency temporary hold on the two other dogs.

Crutchley also plans to set a hearing on a petition prosecutors filed Monday for the immediate forfeiture of Hooch.

After numerous requests for information on Hooch’s condition, KTVZ News reached out to Deschutes County Deputy District Attorney Rosalie Beaumont.

She shared with us Tuesday that “after being seized, Hooch was taken to an independent vet (meaning outside of HSCO) and underwent a full examination. 

“The examination confirmed that Hooch had multiple internal physical injuries, with at least one of the injuries possibly resulting in long-term complications. However, the puppy is otherwise healthy, stable, and now doing very well at HSCO,” Beaumont told us.

Richardson is charged with first-degree aggravated animal abuse, a felony, and second-degree animal abuse. He is scheduled for arraignment on May 20 on those charges.

(You can read Richardson’s letter in full below, as well as the sheriff’s office report filed in court.)

John Richardson letterDownload

sheriff’s office report – Richardson dogsDownload

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