Linn Deputies Investigate Fatal Motor Vehicle Crash

Linn County Sheriff Bruce Riley reports his deputies are investigating a fatal motor vehicle crash involving a 2014 Kenworth log truck loaded with logs and a Polaris Sportsman All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV). On September 30, 2016, at 11:06, a.m., the Linn …
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First Responder Appreciation Day

Last night, in celebration of First Responder Appreciation Day, local business woman Michelle Robinson, accompanied by her family, and a group of volunteers. served hot dogs, side dishes, and fantastic root beer floats to local law enforcement across Linn County.  …
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Linn Deputies Seize Approximately a Pound of Meth

Linn County Sheriff Bruce Riley reports that on September 20, 2016, at about 9:25 a.m., his deputies served a narcotics search warrant in the 400 block of South Eleventh Street in Lebanon. Located at the residence were Michael Robert Smith, …
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School Zone Traffic Enforcement

Sheriff Bruce Riley would like to remind the public of school zone speed limits and please slow down and be aware of pedestrians. On the morning of September 14, 2016, Linn County Sheriff Deputies focused their patrols on various speed …
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Lebanon Man Arrested for Field Fires

Linn County Sheriff Bruce Riley reports today his detectives arrested Kristian Ray Lee, 19, of Lebanon, in connection with seven fires. The fires started in the ditch line in the 37000 block of Rock Hill Drive, Lebanon, between July 30, …
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New Patrol Deputies Graduate Academy

Two new patrol deputies for the Linn County Sheriff’s Office graduated from the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training 16-week academy yesterday.  Sheriff Bruce Riley, and his staff, we on-hand to celebrate the accomplishment and graduation of Deputy Beckie …
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Back to School Safety

Linn County Sheriff Bruce Riley wants to remind everyone that as summer draws to a close, back-to-school season is in full effect.  Whether children walk, ride their bicycle or skateboard or take the bus to school, it is extremely important …
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Sulfuric Acid Accident in Halsey

Linn County Sheriff Bruce Riley reports his deputies responded to a single vehicle crash involving a tractor-trailer on American Drive west of Powerline Road in Halsey.  The truck loaded with sulfuric acid went off the roadway for unknown reasons, and …
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