Senior Deputy Craig Lyman was awarded the Distinguished Service Award at the Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) statewide law enforcement recognition luncheon. Craig was recognized for his years of dedication to DUII investigations and as a Drug Recognition Expert. MADD …
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On December 13, 2018, Linn County Sheriff Jim Yon reported his Detectives arrested Eric Wayne Dille, 46 of Mill City, for one count of Unlawful Sexual Penetration in the First Degree and one count of Sexual Abuse in the First …
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Linn County Sheriff Jim Yon reports his staff’s involvement to improve 911 services here in Linn County and across the nation. Linn County Sheriff’s Office Communications Manager, Cathy Orcutt is participating in “911 Goes to Washington” this week. Cathy Orcutt …
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Project Child Safe: Your Linn County Sheriff’s Office is happy to join Project Child Safe in spreading the word about gun safety in the home. With the help of Project Child Safe, the Linn County Sheriff’s Office has compiled a …
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Have you ever wondered what Neighborhood Watch is? Wondering if your neighborhood has a Neighborhood Watch group? Considering starting a Neighborhood Watch but don’t know where to start? The Linn County Sheriff’s Office is happy to help facilitate neighborhoods within …
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Beginning on January 1, 2019, salvaging deer and elk struck by vehicles is legal in Oregon as required by Senate Bill 372 during the 2017 Oregon State Legislature. For more information on exactly what this means, what you can/can’t do …
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The Holiday season is in full swing and during this very busy time of year the Linn County Sheriff’s Office would like to remind you of some Holiday Safety Tips If You Are Travelling Get an automatic timer for …
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Linn County Sheriff Jim Yon reports yesterday at 11:16 a.m., his deputies investigated a fatal motor vehicle crash on Fish Hatchery Drive near Ede Road outside of Scio. The driver and lone occupant was Carson Gary Ceboll, 18, of Lebanon. Carson …
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We are happy to announce that last Friday Dispatcher Tabitha Voisine (Basic Telecommunications) and Deputy Mitchell Grove (Basic Corrections)both graduated from the DPSST academy for their respective disciplines! We wish them both luck going forward and are very fortunate to …
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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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