08/02/2025
Klamath County Sheriff’s Office: Media Release
August 1, 2025
The Klamath County Sheriff’s Office is providing an important update regarding the incident involving former Deputy Jakob Brandt.
On June 6, 2025, Deputy Brandt placed a 9-1-1 call from the Pilot Travel Center in Klamath Falls, claiming he had been kidnapped at gunpoint by three Hispanic males. In response, our agency, in collaboration with the Klamath Falls Police Department and Oregon State Police, initiated a thorough search and investigation. Surveillance footage and additional evidence soon revealed discrepancies in Deputy Brandt’s account of the incident.
The investigation further determined that Deputy Brandt was under the influence of alcohol at the time of the call, resulting in his arrest for Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants (DUII). He was cited and released from jail, in accordance with state-mandated jail capacity limits.
Following an internal review, Deputy Brandt is no longer employed by the Klamath County Sheriff’s Office. The allegation of Initiating a False Report and Disorderly Conduct is now part of the ongoing legal process, alongside the DUII charges.
The Klamath County Sheriff’s Office holds all employees to the highest standards of integrity, professionalism, and accountability. We remain fully committed to serving the community and will take the appropriate actions and steps to hold employees accountable for their actions.
Thank you for your continued understanding and support.