Extreme Heat Warnings

With the upcoming hot weather, this can mean an increase of people floating the local rivers.  Sheriff Bruce Riley reminds the public to plan accordingly for your adventures during this hot weather, especially when heading out on the lake or …
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Linn Deputies Arrest Lebanon Man for Drugs

Linn County Sheriff Bruce Riley reports that on August 4, 2016, at 3:10 p.m., the Linn County Sheriff’s Office served a search warrant on Gary Gene Deal, 40, at his residence in the 37000 block of Pony Lane in Lebanon. …
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National Night Out **RECAP**

Sheriff Bruce Riley and his staff were out in full-force in neighborhoods throughout Linn County tonight, August 2nd, 2016.  Over a dozen different neighborhood watch groups organized events for National Night Out throughout all areas of Linn County. Community Services …
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Linn County Sheriff’s Office Dog Fest 2016

Linn County Sheriff Bruce Riley would like to thank everyone who attended the third annual Linn County Sheriff’s Office Dog Festival held on Saturday July 30, 2016. We had a great turnout from the public. We are pleased to announce …
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Linn Deputies Investigate Logging Death

Lyons Log Truck Death

Linn County Sheriff Bruce Riley reports his deputies are investigating a fatal logging accident reported July 27th at 11:52 a.m. The accident occurred near milepost 14 of U.S. Plywood Mainline off of Trask Road, outside of Lyons. This property is owned …
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Shot Fired During Domestic Disturbance

Linn County Sheriff Bruce Riley reports his deputies responded to a domestic disturbance between Lynnette McConnel, 60, and her husband Steve McConnel, 63, today at their residence 41055 Shimanek Bridge Drive in Scio. Lynnette was armed with a shotgun and …
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