News

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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Veterans Enjoy Day at Range with Sheriff’s Office

Military Veteran residents from the Edward C. Allworth Veterans’ Home recently joined Linn County Sheriff Bruce Riley and his staff for afternoons of target shooting at the Albany Rifle and Pistol Club, while also swapping stories about police and military life.  This …
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Help Prevent Child Abuse

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. This month and throughout the year, Linn County Sheriff Bruce Riley encourages all individuals and organizations to play a role in making Linn County a better place for children and families. By ensuring that parents have …
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Deputies Search for Missing Mushroom Picker

Linn County Sheriff Bruce Riley reports his deputies are currently searching for a missing person, 38-year-old Jason Lee Key from Lebanon. Key was reported picking mushrooms near the Whitcomb Creek 700 line off of Quartzville Road, approximately 9.5 miles northeast …
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Linn Deputies Investigate Serious Crash

Linn County Sheriff Bruce Riley reports his deputies are currently investigating a serious motor vehicle crash involving a Ford Ranger pick-up and a Honda Forman All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV). On December 4, 2015 at 5:49 p.m., the Linn County Sheriff’s Office …
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