Without more staff Deschutes DA will prosecute fewer cases

BEND, Ore. (AP) — Deschutes County’s district attorney says he will stop prosecuting certain misdemeanors if county commissioners don’t staff a dozen more positions in his office. The Bulletin reports that John Hummel said Wednesday will press Deschutes County’s three commissioners during the upcoming budget season for an additional $1.1 million to fund new staff, […]