Sunriver, Oregon – A Bend man wanted on multiple felony warrants was arrested Wednesday morning in Sunriver following a SWAT-assisted operation, prompting heightened law enforcement activity in the area.
According to the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office, deputies arrested Paul Alfred Akehurst, 40, at approximately 8:38 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026. Authorities said the SWAT team took Akehurst into custody without incident.
Akehurst was allegedly wanted on multiple active Deschutes County warrants, including two felony warrants for Criminal Driving While Suspended or Revoked and Aggravated Identity Theft, along with Identity Theft. Deputies said they had also developed probable cause for additional charges, including Fleeing or Attempting to Elude a Police Officer, Reckless Driving, Reckless Endangering, and Driving While Suspended or Revoked.
According to the sheriff’s office, the arrest followed an ongoing investigation and recent incidents in which Akehurst allegedly fled from law enforcement in a vehicle and drove recklessly toward the public and responding deputies.
Officials said Akehurst surrendered without incident after deputies served a court-authorized warrant. He was lodged at the Deschutes County Adult Jail on the outstanding warrants. Additional charges may be filed pending further review.
The visible SWAT presence in Sunriver may have drawn attention from residents and morning commuters in the area.
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