Chief Chuck Byram talks about a body found near the railroad tracks near Walmart in Pendleton this morning. He then talks about the arrest of Shawn Michael Hayes on Saturday. Byram then talks about what law enforcement can and cannot do to stop transients from setting up camps, plus discusses how closely he thinks the homeless problem and the substance abuse problem are linked. He then talks about criminal acts seen throughout the city as we move into cooler weather, the increase in property crime and how to avoid getting ripped off during the holiday season. Byram also talks about staffing, discusses the challenges of getting new patrol cars and mentions why he will be out of the office for a bit. 

<p>Chief Chuck Byram talks about a body found near the railroad tracks near Walmart in Pendleton this morning. He then talks about the arrest of Shawn Michael Hayes on Saturday. Byram then talks about what law enforcement can and cannot do to stop transients from setting up camps, plus discusses how closely he thinks the homeless problem and the substance abuse problem are linked. He then talks about criminal acts seen throughout the city as we move into cooler weather, the increase in property crime and how to avoid getting ripped off during the holiday season. Byram also talks about staffing, discusses the challenges of getting new patrol cars and mentions why he will be out of the office for a bit. </p>

Daily conversation with East Oregon newsmakers and host Dan Thesman

<p>Daily conversation with East Oregon newsmakers and host Dan Thesman</p>

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