Sheriff Yon Promotes Brandon Fountain
Sheriff Yon promotes another of Linn County’s finest. Deputy Brandon Fountain was promoted to Patrol Sergeant starting August 1. His leadership and dedication will a valuable asset to the Sheriff’s Office.
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Fatal Motor Vehicle Crash Near Stayton
Linn County Undersheriff Paul Timm reports on July 31, 2018 at 9:56 p.m., Linn County deputies responded to a motor vehicle crash involving a motorcycle and a passenger car on Stayton-Scio Road near the intersection of Cole School Road, west …
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Linn County Deputies Arrest Woman for Stabbing her Ex-Boyfriend
Linn County Undersheriff Paul Timm reports that early this morning at 12:38 a.m., deputies responded to a stabbing that occurred in the 28000 block of Pleasant Valley Road near Sweet Home. The owner of the property, 58-year old Michael Speck, …
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Climber from Texas Rescued on Mount Jefferson
Linn County Undersheriff Paul Timm reports on July 24, 2018, at 2:45 p.m., the Sheriff’s Office received a call that a hiker on the Pacific Crest trail was vomiting, cramping, and severely dehydrated. The Sheriff’s Office determined that 35-year old, …
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Eugene Woman Rescued from Tamolitch Pool
Linn County Undersheriff Paul Timm reports on July 23, 2018, at 3:43 p.m., the Sheriff’s Office received a call that a female had fallen and broken her ankle at Tamolitch Pool on the Mckenzie River. This area is also known …
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Linn County Sheriff’s Office Reports Climber Rescued from Mount Jefferson
Linn County Undersheriff Paul Timm reports on Friday July 20th, at 7:05 p.m., the Sheriff’s Office received a call that a climber was injured on the west side of Mount Jefferson. Preliminary information received indicated that 64-year old Jonathan Sprecher …
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Linn County Sheriff’s Office Animal Control 2018 Dog Fest Another Success
Linn County Sheriff Jim Yon would like to thank everyone who attended and supported the Linn County Sheriff’s Office Dog Fest open house held last Saturday July 21, 2018 at the Animal Shelter. During this event, our office microchipped 13 …
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Fatal Motorcycle Crash near Brownsville
Linn County Undersheriff Paul Timm reports on July 21, 2018, at 6:51 p.m., deputies responded to a single vehicle crash involving a motorcycle near the 25000 block of Gap Road just south of Brownsville. Preliminary investigation revealed Steven Ray Bailey …
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Linn County Undersheriff Paul Timm Would Like to Warn People of Scam Calls Pretending to be Sheriff’s Office Employees.
Today, the Linn County Sheriff’s Office has received several calls today from people saying they were Captain Snippen or “Snipper”, or Officer Ingram. The suspects were demanding money to clear up warrants, missed jury duty or other court and Sheriff’s …
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Deputies looking for suspect involved in a pursuit
Deputies are looking for help in identifying the rider of this motorcycle. The rider was involved in a pursuit with deputies near Brewster Rd. in the Lebanon area. If you have any information about the motorcycle owner and/or rider, please …
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