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Benton County Sheriff’s Office Accepting Applications for its Citizens’ Academy
The Benton County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) is accepting applications for its 2026 Citizens’ Academy. This free program is designed to give participants an opportunity to learn more about the day-to-day operations of the Sheriff’s Office. Read more…
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Body Recovered From Willamette River Identified as Missing Junction City Man
On May 19, 2026, at approximately 2:09 p.m., deputies with the Benton County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a body found in the Willamette River near river mile 159, north of Harrisburg. Read more…
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Benton County Sheriff’s Office Investigates Fatal Traffic Crash on Highway 223
On May 9, 2026, at approximately 10:25 a.m., deputies with the Benton County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) responded to a single-vehicle crash on Highway 223, between the communities of Wren and Kings Valley. The driver and sole occupant of a 1987 Ford Ranger, Tyler Allen Smouse, 18, of Philomath, was pronounced deceased at the scene. Read more…