Transient arrested after two bodies are found in Deschutes County

This is a press release courtesy of the Deschutes County Sheriff's Office

The Deschutes County Sheriff's Office is currently conducting an investigation into the deaths of two victims whose bodies were discovered by Sheriff's Deputies in a wooded area near Highway 97 and Baker Rd. at about 11:00 pm on October 13th.

Preliminary investigation has led Detectives to investigate the deaths as homicides. A suspect is in custody, and detectives believe there is no further danger to the community.

Jason Michael Centrone, 37, was initially contacted in front of the Bend Wal-Mart store, at about 8:30 pm, and arrested by Bend Police Officers, without incident, for Criminal Trespass II, and was lodged in the Deschutes County Jail. Information developed by the arresting officer and Sheriff's Deputies led to the discovery of the deceased victims in a transient camp.

After the bodies were discovered Centrone was interviewed by Sheriff's Deputies and arrested for Aggravated Murder.

Centrone was lodged in the Deschutes County Jail on 2 counts of Aggravated Murder as well as the original Criminal Trespass charge.

The victims have not yet been positively identified. Detectives will continue to investigate this case throughout the day. No further information is being released at this time.

The Deschutes County District Attorney's Office is involved in the investigation and any further information or press releases will be released by the DA's Office.