Congratulations to Our New Graduates

The Linn County Sheriff’s Office is proud to announce the graduation of three employees from the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST) Academy.  Last Friday, Deputy Chris Reese, Deputy Garrett Burner, and Deputy Jacob Woods graduated from the …
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Sheriff Yon Promotes Brandon Fountain

Sheriff Yon promotes another of Linn County’s finest.  Deputy Brandon Fountain was promoted to Patrol Sergeant starting August 1.  His leadership and dedication will a valuable asset to the Sheriff’s Office.

2018 National Night Out Wrap-Up

2018 National Night Out- Thanks to everyone that showed up to one of the 17 events that the Sheriff’s Office was present at last night! It was great to see all of the community involvement and a great example of …
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Fatal Motor Vehicle Crash Near Stayton

Linn County Undersheriff Paul Timm reports on July 31, 2018 at 9:56 p.m., Linn County deputies responded to a motor vehicle crash involving a motorcycle and a passenger car on Stayton-Scio Road near the intersection of Cole School Road, west …
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Climber from Texas Rescued on Mount Jefferson

Linn County Undersheriff Paul Timm reports on July 24, 2018, at 2:45 p.m., the Sheriff’s Office received a call that a hiker on the Pacific Crest trail was vomiting, cramping, and severely dehydrated. The Sheriff’s Office determined that 35-year old, …
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Eugene Woman Rescued from Tamolitch Pool

Linn County Undersheriff Paul Timm reports on July 23, 2018, at 3:43 p.m., the Sheriff’s Office received a call that a female had fallen and broken her ankle at Tamolitch Pool on the Mckenzie River. This area is also known …
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