Linn County Sheriff’s Office Holds Annual Awards

The Linn County Sheriff’s Office held their annual Awards Dessert February 2, at the Linn County Fair and Expo Center. Sheriff Bruce Riley said “it’s an honor and privilege to recognize staff members and volunteers who have gone above and …
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Linn County Sheriff’s Office Investigate Stabbing

Linn County Sheriff Bruce Riley reports that on January 4, 2018, at 12:05 a.m., the Linn County Sheriff’s Office received a transferred 911 call from METCOM 911, regarding a stabbing that occurred in the 800 block of SW Kingwood Avenue, …
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Linn Deputies Found Missing Elderly Man

Linn County Sheriff Bruce Riley is pleased to report that Craig Johnston was found safe this morning by deputies at 8:24 a.m.  Johnston was found near his residence and appeared to be in good health.  Sweet Home Fire Department responded …
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Linn Deputies Arrest Lebanon Man on Child Porn

Linn County Sheriff Bruce Riley reports on December 19, 2017, at 3:50 P.M., his detectives served a child exploitation search warrant at a residence on Sand Ridge Court in Lebanon. The search warrant was the culmination of an extensive investigation …
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Preventing Holiday Burglaries and Thefts

The Linn County Sheriff’s Office wishes everyone in Linn County a safe and happy Thanksgiving season.  While some members of our community will enjoy family throughout the weekend, others will also add to their family plans the Civil War football …
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Bomb Threat Update

  Linn County Sheriff Bruce Riley reports at 11:51 a.m., today, a second note was found at the Harrisburg Elementary School that was connected from the note found yesterday at the nearby middle school. Deputies responded and determined there were …
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