Scam Alert

Linn County Sheriff Jim Yon would like to advise our citizens of a scam technique that is currently on a rise in Linn County.   Citizens have been receiving telephone calls from a male who identifies himself as Captain Guilford. …
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Semi Annual Drug Take Back Event

Twice a year the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) puts on a drug take back event. The next event is being held on October 27, 2018. The Sheriff’s Office will be doing a mobile take back during this time. We will …
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Coffee with a Cop 2018

Join your neighbors and your Sheriff’s Office for coffee and conversation. We will be at the following locations on October 3 from 8 AM-10 AM. -Randy’s Main St Coffee-Brownsville -99 Grill Restaurant-Harrisburg -Your Country Kitchen-Lyons -Rosie’s Main St Coffee House-Mill …
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Reckless Burning Near Brownsville

Linn County Sheriff Jim Yon reports that on August 15, 2018, at approximately 1:49 a.m., the Linn County 911 dispatch center received a call of a fire in a ditch on Linn West Drive northwest of Brownsville. At 2:04 a.m., …
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New Linn County Sheriff’s Office Employees

Sheriff Jim Yon swears in our new employees. Congratulations to  Caleb Carlson and  Marion Kaftanchikov on becoming Linn County Sheriff’s Office newest patrol deputies! We are excited to have them join our team! We know they will do a fantastic job!