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Central Oregon Drug Bust Turns Deadly | Annapolis News
In Central Oregon, a routine drug bust spiraled into a horrifying kidnapping and assault case. Authorities seized over two pounds of meth and a gun after stopping a suspect in Jefferson County, leading to charges against Jeffrey Patton and Thomas Dopp. But the real nightmare unfolded when another suspect, Palafox, was arrested — and investigators discovered he’d kidnapped, tortured, and even severed a finger from his victim. Surveillance confirmed the abduction, and the victim’s gruesome injuries led to a massive multi-agency response. Palafox now faces life-threatening charges including…
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