The Linn County Sheriff’s Office is actively assisting area Fire and EMS agencies with an incident, involving injuries, at Selmet Inc. Seven Mile Lane, and other area roads are closed, and the public are asked to avoid the area. More …
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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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Sheriff Jim Yon is pleased to announce the 6th annual Linn County Sheriff’s Office Dog Fest. The event will be held July 27, 2019, from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm at the Linn County Animal Control, located at 3008 Ferry …
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Neighborhood Watch groups and other groups throughout the county are having an impact on crime reduction. Calls for suspicious activities have increased and the results have helped us direct our Focus Patrols to those areas that you have indicated need …
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The opioid crisis is a national epidemic and Linn County is no exception. This is a dangerous drug that can result in death for those addicted to it. Opioids are a class of drugs that include the illegal drug heroin, …
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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 reports his deputies are investigating a motor vehicle crash that occurred 04/03/19 at about 10:14 p.m. on Densmore Road south of Jefferson Scio Rd in Scio. The driver of a 1995 Honda Accord was identified …
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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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