Prescription Drug Take-Back Event

Unwanted, expired and unused prescription drugs will be accepted by the Linn County Sheriff’s Office October 22nd, 2016 as part of National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day in partnership with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). The service is free and anonymous, …
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First Responder Appreciation Day

Last night, in celebration of First Responder Appreciation Day, local business woman Michelle Robinson, accompanied by her family, and a group of volunteers. served hot dogs, side dishes, and fantastic root beer floats to local law enforcement across Linn County.  …
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Sulfuric Acid Accident in Halsey

Linn County Sheriff Bruce Riley reports his deputies responded to a single vehicle crash involving a tractor-trailer on American Drive west of Powerline Road in Halsey.  The truck loaded with sulfuric acid went off the roadway for unknown reasons, and …
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Labor Day Safety Tips

Linn County Sheriff Bruce Riley would like you and your family to enjoy a safe Labor Day Weekend.  A little known fact is that the State of Oregon was the first state to celebrate Labor Day, on February 21, 1887. …
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Crash at Intersection Results in Fatality

Linn County Sheriff Bruce Riley reports, today at 1:40 p.m. deputies investigated a fatal crash involving two motor vehicles with one occupant in each vehicle. The crash occurred at the intersection of Lake Creek Drive and Powerline Road, approximately 1.5 …
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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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Sheriff’s Office receives treats from local sisters

Treats for Sheriff's Deputies

Two local Albany sisters came to the Linn County Sheriff’s Office yesterday (July 21st, 2016) bringing with them sweet treats and thanks to our deputy sheriffs.  The sisters, 8-year-old Marissa Robinson and 7-year-old Khloe spent three days holding up signs right …
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National Night Out 2017

National Night Out is an annual event that helps to increase Neighborhood Watch participation by promoting the work that police, fire, residents and businesses do together to make the Linn County Sheriff’s Office rural neighborhoods safer and better places to …
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National Law Enforcement Week

Sheriff Bruce Riley asks the Linn County community to join communities across the United States to come together during National Police Week—May 15-21—to honor and remember those law enforcement officers who made the ultimate sacrifice, as well as the family members, friends …
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Linn County Sheriff’s Office earns state accreditation

Sheriff Bruce Riley is excited to announce the Linn County Sheriff’s Office has been awarded initial Accreditation from the Oregon Accreditation Alliance.  The Sheriff’s Office has meet the more than 104 standards and more than 400 requirements within those standards to …
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