Linn County Sheriff Michelle Duncan reports last night, June 17, 2026, after 9:00 p.m., deputies arrested David Fox, 57, of Sweet Home, following a foot pursuit that ended with Linn County Sheriff’s Office K9 Juice apprehending Fox.
Deputies received information from an anonymous source about Fox’s location near the 25000 block of Brush Creek Road, south of Sweet Home, prior to 9:00 pm, and set up surveillance in the area. Fox is known to deputies and deputies confirmed Fox had warrants related to a parole violation. As deputies began to close in on Fox and his vehicle, Fox ran from the location. Deputies lost sight of Fox and surrounded the area as drones were deployed. Several deputies and K9 Juice, also engaged in the search and containment of where Fox could run, preventing Fox from going far. With the help from K9 Juice, Fox was located hiding submerged in a nearby creek where he was taken into custody.
After Fox was taken into custody, deputies were granted a search warrant to search the vehicle associated with Fox for firearms. During the search deputies located three firearms, two of which were confirmed stolen from neighboring counties, multiple knives, multiple calibers of ammunition, suspected fentanyl, suspected LSD and other drug paraphernalia.
Fox sustained minor injuries to his upper torso because of a dog bite from K9 Juice and was evaluated by Sweet Home Medics on scene. Fox was then transported to the Linn County Jail where he was booked on his outstanding parole warrant, Felon in Possession of a Firearm, Escape 3, Unlawful Possession of Fentanyl and Unlawful Possession of LSD.
K9 units and handlers like Sergeant Sheets participate in extensive training throughout the year where they test their limits and prepare for real scenarios. Although K9’s like Juice may be considered a tool, they are very much part of our deputy family, and we thank Juice and Sergeant Sheets for their dedication in making this community safe.