Harris claims self-defense in Mill City shooting
A Mill City man arrested in March for allegedly killing his roommate is claiming self-defense and has asked the court to release him from jail pending the outcome of the case. On May 1 attorney […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
LCSO hosts Spring Citizens Academy
The Linn County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) is offering a Spring Citizens Academy and is now accepting applications. The Citizens Academy offers a unique and detailed look into the dynamic operations of the Linn County Sheriff’s […]
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 […]
Youth Search and Rescue training applications open
The Linn County Sheriff’s Office is recruiting young men and women, ages 14 to 18, to join the Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue Team and participate in the summer training program. This will be the […]
Deputy indicted for fraud
A Linn County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) deputy has been indicted for allegedly using confidential medical records to defraud an elderly Mill City man of his personal property last winter. Steven Ray Church, 59, of Mill […]
Commissioners approve digitizing contract
Linn County Commissioners Roger Nyquist, Sherrie Sprenger and Will Tucker approved spending $228,774 to digitize thousands of records housed in the Assessment and Taxation Office at their board meeting Feb. 6. Deputy Assessor Matt Pitcher […]
Linn County investigates vehicle shootings
Oregon State Police are investigating multiple incidents of moving vehicles being struck by gunfire on highways in Linn County, including in the Santiam Canyon. On Wednesday, Dec. 6, OSP announced five vehicles had been damaged […]
