UPDATE 10/30/2009 - Culver

Oregon State Police (OSP) troopers arrested a 25 year old Culver, OR man following an investigation of a domestic violence incident that occurred in Culver on October 23 and 24, 2009.

NICHOLAS DORREN LEWIS JONES was arrested on 10-30-09, at 5:00 PM, and lodged in the Deschutes County Jail in Bend.  He was charged with Attempted Assault II (three counts), Unlawful Use of a Weapon (four counts), Domestic Violence Menacing (five counts), Recklessly Endangering Another Person (three counts), and Reckless Driving.

The crimes occurred in Jefferson County but prosecution will be handled in adjacent Deschutes County.  Nicholar Jones is the son of Jefferson County Sheriff Jack Jones.

10/24/2009 - Culver

A sheriff's son allegedly fires a gun in Culver neighborhood, starting a police standoff and forcing the evacuation of surrounding homes. It started on Friday night, neighbors say they heard screaming from this house around ten thirty. Then, the sound of five to six gunshots. Inside, Nick Jones, the son of Jefferson County Sheriff Jack Jones. Oregon State Police, Madras Police and the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office all responded blocking off the neighborhood and surrounding the house with guns drawn. Right next door, Liz Littledeer and Ranae Trimbl could hear the negotiator trying to talk Jones out of the house.

"He was really good about being real with him and reminding him what's valuable in his life. It sounded like it was going to come to an end but it was shortly after that, that OSP came to our door and asked us to evactuate," said Littledeer.

Things did end peacefully and with no arrests or injuries. Jones was taken for a mental evaluation. Neighbors were allowed to return to their homes around one thirty Saturday morning.