Redmond, Oregon – A 15-year-old juvenile was arrested Monday after allegedly leaving a secure youth facility without authorization Sunday night.
According to the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office, the teen left the J Bar J Youth Services secure facility around 10:45 p.m. Sunday. The facility is located in the same building as the Deschutes County Juvenile Community Justice Center on Britta Street in north Bend.
Authorities said the teen was housed in a secure Behavior Rehabilitation Services program and was not permitted to leave. He is reportedly on parole for aggravated assault with a weapon.
Officials said the juvenile did not initiate a required release plan with his parole officer, including a 72-hour implementation period. As a result, a parole officer issued an arrest warrant Sunday night for absconding.
Deputies immediately began searching the area and issued a neighborhood alert to residents in north Bend requesting assistance and heightened awareness.
The Redmond Police Department responded to a call at Applebee’s in Redmond at 12:44 p.m. Monday, where officers located and arrested the juvenile without incident. He was taken into custody and transferred to the appropriate authorities.
In accordance with Oregon law and standard practice, the Sheriff’s Office did not release the juvenile’s name or photograph.
The Sheriff’s Office thanked the Redmond Police Department for its assistance.
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