Drug Activity and Mental Health Concern at Spring Pines Apartments

Summary: Bend Police responded to a report of suspected drug activity involving a female outside Spring Pines Apartments at 1330 Northeast Purcell Boulevard. The reporting party, a male identified as Kevin Rucho, expressed concerns about a female possibly using drugs and exhibiting erratic behavior. Further information revealed that Kevin Rucho, the reporting party, has a history of mental health issues and has previously considered suicide by cop, and is working with behavioral health services. Officers coordinated their response with caution for responder safety. The female suspect was described as having blonde hair, wearing a black down coat and gray sweatpants, and was seen weaving on a bike. No weapons were reported, and the situation appeared to be verbal with no immediate threat to public safety.