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Scheduled Test of the Linn-Benton ALERT Emergency Notification System
Benton County Sheriff’s Office would like to announce a test of the Linn-Benton ALERT system on Saturday, March 7th, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. The test will cover all of Benton County. All traditional land phone lines in the 9-1-1 database will receive the message. Those who have registered other devices with Linn-Benton ALERT will also Read more…
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BCSO Identifies Deceased Man Found in Willamette River
The Benton County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) has identified the man found deceased in the Willamette River on November 29, 2025, as Jonathan Avery Smith, 34, of Albany. Read more…
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BCSO Releases Tattoo Images in Effort to Identify Deceased Man Found in Willamette River
The Benton County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) is releasing photographs of two tattoos found on an unidentified adult male who was discovered deceased in the Willamette River on November 29, 2025. Investigators are sharing these images due to the absence of leads and the urgent need to identify the individual. Read more…