Bend man arrested for drug trafficking after sniffer dog tracks down car and storage unit | Local News

A Bend man was arrested Tuesday afternoon on drug possession and trafficking charges after agents with the Central Oregon Drug Enforcement Team allegedly discovered a possible drug deal.

Rory Camacho, 54, was arrested for unlawful possession and attempted distribution of methamphetamine and unlawful possession of a dangerous weapon, according to Sergeant Kent Vander Kamp.

Narcotics agents discovered the possible drug deal around 2:30 p.m. in the area of ​​Third Street and Mervin Samples Road. Agents recognized Camacho from previous drug investigations, Vander Kamp said.

CODE detectives and Bend police responded to Camacho after he parked in a storage unit on Sherman Road at the corner of Empire Avenue. Vander Kamp said drug detection dog “Bonnie” detected a controlled substance in Camacho's car and the storage unit.

After a search warrant was served, investigators allegedly found a commercial-grade amount of methamphetamine. Camacho also had a double-edged switchblade knife on him, Vander Kamp said.