Deschutes County Sheriff Placed on Brady List
Deschutes County Sheriff Kent van der Kamp announced on April 14 that Deschutes County District Attorney Steve Gunnells placed him on the Brady List – a public record for information about officer misconduct, decertification or other public complaints. In the press release, van der Kamp said he disputed the reasoning behind this action, but understood the seriousness of the situation.
According to reporting from OPB, van der Kamp gave false testimony in more than one criminal case before becoming sheriff. Now, DA Gunnells told OPB, many of his past cases are under review.
“At this time, I am working closely with my command team, legal counsel, and county officials to fully understand the implications of this decision and carefully evaluate the best path forward for the Sheriff’s Office and Deschutes County,” van der Kamp wrote. “I remain committed to serving this community and to ensuring that the work we’ve begun continues with strength and stability.”
Van der Kamp says he will provide further updates as decisions are made in the days ahead.
—Julianna LaFollette
1 Million
—The number of birds that fly over Central Oregon during peak migration from mid-April to mid-May, from our nature article “5 Colorful Birds to View this Spring.”
“In a society, the whole process of scientific discovery and sharing is what moves it forward in a positive way.”
—Jay Bowerman, retired biologist and trailblazer, featured in this week’s “Earth Heroes.”
This article appears in Source Weekly April 17, 2025.
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