Legal Matters
Scio man charged for sexual, physical assaults A Scio man arrested for the alleged sexual assault of a local woman is facing additional charges after allegedly attacking the woman’s brother after being bailed out of […]
Linn County Sheriff’s Office Log: April 15 – 21
April 15 Neighborhood Dispute, 8:58 a.m., SE Ivy Street, Mill City. Caller reported limbs left on the side of the road. Another neighbor already has plans to clean up the mess. Dog Complaint, 9:20 a.m., […]
Police intervene in new Canyon Auto Service claims
A Lyons auto shop with a history of lawsuits by clients is facing a new suit from customers who allegedly had to call police for the return of their un-drivable vehicle. Canyon Auto Service and […]
Legal Matters: Former Lyons woman accused of $31K elder fraud
A Portland-area woman is facing local charges for allegedly defrauding her elderly in-laws while they lived together in Lyons, according to court records. Trina Renee Geddes, 61, of Milwaukie, was charged April 2 in Linn […]
Linn County Sheriff’s Office Log: April 7 – 14
April 7 Suspicious Vehicle, 12:34 a.m., S First Avenue, Mill City. Three suspicious vehicles in store parking lot after hours. All vehicles were unoccupied. Suspicious Vehicle, 1:33 a.m., Gates School Road, Gates. Deputies located suspicious […]
Former deputy denies claims in fraud case
A former Linn County Sheriff’s Office deputy has denied allegations he used confidential records to defraud an elderly victim. Steven Ray Church, 59, of Mill City, pleaded not guilty April 2 in Linn County Circuit […]
Linn County Sheriff’s Office Log: April 1 – 6
April 1 Suspicious Vehicle, 12:10 a.m., 13th Street, Lyons. Person warned for being at park after hours. Traffic Stop, 12:14 a.m., Sixth Street, Lyons. Driver warned for speed. Traffic Stop, 8:45 a.m., S First Avenue, […]
Legal Matters: Plea deal reached in attempted murder case
A Scio man accused of opening fire on two people in a dispute over an RV trailer has agreed to serve nearly a decade in prison after accepting a plea deal. Todd Michael Zurfluh, 60, […]
Linn County Sheriff’s Office Log: March 26 – March 31
March 26 Animal Complaint, 9:18 a.m., NW Alder Street, Mill City. Deputy investigated possible dog theft in Lyons/Mill City. Dog Complaint, 10:12 a.m., Hungry Hill Drive, Scio. Deputy attempted to locate owner of stray dog. […]
Mill City man charged in murder of roommate
A Mill City man has been charged with second-degree murder after allegedly fatally shooting his roommate. Benjamin Lyle Harris, 50, was arrested early March 21 for the killing of Brian Rendon, 52. In a press […]
