Sheriff Jim Yon reports his deputies are investigating several suspicious fires that began early this morning at 2:41 a.m. Deputies and fire personnel responded to eight different small fires in the areas of Scott Mountain Road west of Sweet Home, …
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The Linn County Sheriff’s Office has put together a comprehensive Wildfire Recovery Resources page, to aide our community in recovering from the historic wildfires that have burned through many areas of Linn County. The Sheriff’s Office is also conducting Initial …
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For those who may not have access to our online resources, we have set up a non-emergency line that should be used for questions regarding current evacuation levels, resource availability, volunteer needs and more. This phone number is 541-812-2260. Please …
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Linn County Sheriff Jim Yon reports early Wednesday morning at 2:02 a.m., dispatch received the report from the alarm company at Sunbelt Rentals in the 900 block of NE Old Salem Avenue in Millersburg. Deputies and the Albany Police Department responded to …
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An active wildfire is burning in the Mt. Jefferson Wilderness Area, and forecasts are calling for increasing winds tonight and tomorrow. The Linn County Sheriff’s Office, assisted by their Search and Rescue Team and the Sheriff’s Mounted Posse, have been …
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Linn County Sheriff Jim Yon reports members of his Search and Rescue and Posse responded to rescue of a 58-year-old woman, from Washington state, reportedly having medical issues. On Monday, August 17, at 7:28 p.m., the Linn County Dispatch …
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Linn County Sheriff Jim Yon reports his office received a call on Monday, August 17, 2020 at 5:40 p.m., regarding possible human remains in the area of Detroit Lake. Fire crews responded to the report of a burning vehicle on …
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Due to the ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic and requirements put in place across the state, the Sheriff’s Office has made the decision to cancel the Fall 2020 Citizens Academy. We look forward to once again offer this great opportunity in the …
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Linn County Undersheriff Paul Timm reports on August 8, at 12:06 a.m., deputies received a report of a DUII driver parked off Highway 34 near Corvallis. The caller reported before the suspected driver drove away from the area, he talked …
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National Night Out is a nationwide event that normally takes place on the first Tuesday of August every summer. The Linn County Sheriff’s Office has been proud to take place in many events across the county. This summer, due to …
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