Labor Day 2017

Linn County Sheriff Bruce Riley would like you and your family to enjoy a safe Labor Day Weekend. The long holiday weekend marks the end of summer and is typically packed with celebratory events like; backyard barbecues, trips to the …
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Scam Alert!

Sheriff Bruce Riley would like to warn citizens of a scam. Sheriff Riley himself just received two of these check scams addressed in a “priority mail” envelope. At this time, we know of two business names involved in the scams; …
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Donate Your Eclipse Glasses

Looking for ways to put your “lightly used” solar eclipse glasses to use, and donate to a worthwhile cause?  Consider donating your glasses, if they are undamaged and can be used again.  The organization Astronomers Without Borders (AWB) will soon announce a …
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Eclipse Update

Linn County Sheriff Bruce Riley is happy to report the eclipse event has come and gone with very few issues across our county. The Sheriff’s Office will continue to monitor the county for traffic concerns, search and rescue calls and …
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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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Willamette Country Music Festival Update

Linn County Sheriff Bruce Riley would like to remind people attending the Willamette Country Music Festival that underage drinking will not be tolerated. The Linn County Sheriff’s Office has a zero tolerance policy for Minors in Possession of Alcohol, which …
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Eclipse Reminder

Linn County Sheriff Bruce Riley would like to remind Linn County residents to be prepared for the Eclipse that will occur this Monday, August 21. Our County is expecting thousands of visitors from all over the world to view the …
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Brother and Sister Rescued Off Of Three-Fingered Jack

Linn County Sheriff Bruce Riley reports his deputies are attempting a rescue of two hikers from the Three Fingered Jack area. On Sunday August 13, 2017, at 4:57 p.m., Linn County Sheriff’s Office 9-1-1 Center received a call from two climbers …
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Update: Missing Person

Microsoft Word – MISSING PERSON.docx   Linn County Sheriff Bruce Riley reports his office is continuing their search for Jerry Walter Thomas, of Prineville. Thomas was reported missing on August 9, 2017, in the Parish lake area. Yesterday, over 30 …
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Linn County Deputies Investigate Fatal Crash in Scio

Linn County Sheriff Bruce Riley reports his deputies investigated a single vehicle, fatal motor vehicle crash that occurred yesterday at 4:31 p.m. The crash occurred on Stayton Scio Road near the intersection of Brock Drive, approximately 1.5 miles northwest from …
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