102-Year Sentence for Child Molester

102-Year Sentence for Child Molester In March 2025, Sergeant Caleb Riley and Detective Tracy White began investigating Chad Edward Kastle, 49, of Scio for sexually molesting a minor child over several years in Linn and Marion County.  The minor was …
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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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ARREST MADE IN STORAGE UNIT FRAUD CASE

Arrest Made for Online Sex Crimes

Linn County Sheriff Michelle Duncan reports that on October 16, 2024, her detectives arrested Rosemarie T. Hill, 60, of Lebanon, as a result of a financial crimes investigation.  The investigation began in March of 2024 when the business owners of …
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Sheriff’s Deputies Involved in Shooting

Earlier this evening, at approximately 8:16 p.m., Linn County Sheriff’s Office Dispatch received a report of a domestic disturbance in rural Linn County, outside of Lebanon. Deputies were involved in a shooting with a male suspect at the property. The …
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Suspect in Multiple Robberies Arrested

Suspect in Multiple Robberies Arrested Linn County Sheriff Michelle Duncan reports late last night, May 6, 2023 at 11:22 p.m., deputies responded to a robbery at Loves Truck Stop in Millersburg, Oregon.  A witness described a male enter the store …
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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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UPDATE on Death Investigation

Linn County Sheriff Bruce Riley reports his office is continuing their investigation into the suspicious death of a male found on Bryant Drive, Albany. Detectives are working with the Oregon State Medical Examiner’s Office to help determine the cause of …
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Enforcement Continues on Underage Drinking

Linn County Sheriff Bruce Riley would like to report his deputies have continued their efforts on enforcement of under aged drinking at the Bi-Mart Willamette Country Music Festival.  The Linn County Sheriff’s Office has a zero tolerance policy for Minors …
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