Overnight Crash Results in Death of 17-Year-Old

Linn County Sheriff Michelle Duncan reports that this morning, June 14, 2025, at 1:00 a.m., the Linn County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call for an injury accident that occurred on Middle Ridge Drive, Lebanon.  First responders from the Linn …
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Linn County Deputies Investigate Fatal House Fire

Linn County Sheriff Michelle Duncan reports today, May 20, 2025, at 7:05a.m., Linn County Sheriff’s Office received multiple 911 calls reporting a house fire in the 40000 block of Hwy 226, east of Scio. Reports stated the house was fully …
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Linn County Sheriff’s Deputies Arrest Juvenile

CORRECTION: The juvenile arrested in this case is 16 years old, not 17 as previously posted.  Linn County Sheriff Michelle Duncan reports on April 29, 2025, deputies arrested a 16-year-old juvenile, from Scio, on charges related to threats of a …
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LINN COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE ARREST TWO FOR BURGLARY

Linn County Sheriff Michelle Duncan reports on March 22, 2025, at 10:19 p.m., the Linn County Sheriff’s Office responded to a burglary in progress in the 36000 block of Highway 228 near Brownsville. The caller reported two people going through …
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Armed and Dangerous Suspect Sought by Police

–UPDATE 02/12/25 @ 5:35PM– After an extensive search of the Upper Calapooia Road area, Tyler Lanz is believed to have left the area. Anyone with information should not approach him, and call local law enforcement. Tyler Lanz is still considered …
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