Linn County Sheriff Jim Yon reports his deputies investigated a perceived threat at the Tangent Elementary School. This morning at 8:54 a.m., a staff member called 911 and reported seeing a man with a rifle wearing body armor walking near …
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Linn County Sheriff Jim Yon reports yesterday, August 2, his deputies investigated the death of a man who was crushed by a tree while operating an excavator. This occurred at Olsen Honey Farms on Pirtle Drive, outside of Albany. The …
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Linn County Sheriff Jim Yon reports deputies responded to a fatal motor vehicle crash yesterday, July 21, at 2:09 a.m. The single-vehicle crash occurred west of Sweet Home on Brush Creek Road near the intersection of Childers Road. The crash …
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Linn County Undersheriff Paul Timm reports results from participating in a nationwide enforcement effort April 8-15 for Distracted Driving Month. Using Oregon Department of Transportation grant funds, additional deputies were on the road looking for distracted drivers or other traffic …
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Linn County Sheriff Jim Yon wants to remind people that distracted driving is not only unlawful, but dangerous. April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month. Linn County Deputies will be participating in a nationwide enforcement effort April 8-15. Using Oregon …
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Senior Deputy Craig Lyman was awarded the Distinguished Service Award at the Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) statewide law enforcement recognition luncheon. Craig was recognized for his years of dedication to DUII investigations and as a Drug Recognition Expert. MADD …
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On December 13, 2018, Linn County Sheriff Jim Yon reported his Detectives arrested Eric Wayne Dille, 46 of Mill City, for one count of Unlawful Sexual Penetration in the First Degree and one count of Sexual Abuse in the First …
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Linn County Sheriff Jim Yon reports his staff’s involvement to improve 911 services here in Linn County and across the nation. Linn County Sheriff’s Office Communications Manager, Cathy Orcutt is participating in “911 Goes to Washington” this week. Cathy Orcutt …
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Linn County Sheriff Jim Yon reports yesterday at 11:16 a.m., his deputies investigated a fatal motor vehicle crash on Fish Hatchery Drive near Ede Road outside of Scio. The driver and lone occupant was Carson Gary Ceboll, 18, of Lebanon. Carson …
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Linn County Sheriff Jim Yon reports his deputies responded to an assault that occurred Sunday night at the Willamette Country Music Festival in Brownsville. Sunday at 10:11 p.m., it was reported the victim was assaulted and needed medical attention. Deputies …
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