Pilot dies in plane crash east of Scio
An Independence man died and his wife was left with life-threatening injuries after their plane crashed Aug. 21 on Richardson Gap Road, just east of Scio. Fire and Medical personnel from the Scio Rural Fire […]
LCSO Citizen’s Academy set for September
Applications for citizens of Linn County to take part in the Linn County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) Fall Citzens Academy are now being accepted, said Linn County Sheriff Michelle Duncan. The LCSO Citizens Academy offers a […]
Gates man found guilty of online child exploitation
A Gates man was sentenced to 1,027 months in prison related to an online child exploitation investigation. On Aug. 3 John Anthony DiMolfetto, 39, was found guilty of 23 counts involving the online exploitation of […]
Gates man enters drug court after arrest
A Gates man arrested in May in connection with multiple car thefts and a burglary has entered drug court as part of a plea agreement, though he has felony cases pending elsewhere in Oregon. Billy […]
Take Back Drug Day set for April 30
The Linn County Sheriff’s Office will once again hold a Drug Take Back event with sites around the county available to dispose of your unwanted, unused or expired prescription medications. Deputies will be located at […]
Suspect sought in armed robbery
The Linn County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information on a March 30 armed robbery in Lyons. Around 10:20 p.m., a male entered Lyons Market with a gun, took a cash register and got into the […]
LCSO offers Citizens Academy in April 
Citizens Academy offers a unique and detailed look into the dynamic operations of the Linn County Sheriff’s Office (LSCO). The academy is open to any qualified and interested Linn County citizen. The Spring academy runs […]
Michelle Duncan sworn in as 41st Linn County Sheriff
Duncan is the first female sheriff in Linn County Michelle Duncan, Linn County’s 41st sheriff is a hard worker, dedicated, compassionate and a team leader, Circuit Court Judge Rachel Kittson-MaQatish said Jan. 3 as she […]
