Suspicious Male Reports Being Followed by Drones Downtown

Summary: Officers responded to reports of a suspicious male in downtown Bend, Oregon, who claimed he was being followed by people with drones. The male was tracked via his phone to locations on Franklin Avenue and Greeley Avenue, and was observed in front of several addresses on Northwest Franklin. Officers attempted to verify the legitimacy of the male's claims, which included allegations of being followed by a group in vehicles and on foot. The male was identified as a registered sex offender with a complex history and out-of-state licenses. Officers ultimately suspected the report may be false and considered possible charges for making a false report.