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Latest News
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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…
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Benton County Sheriff’s Office Seeks Public’s Help Identifying Deceased Man Found in Willamette River
The Benton County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying an adult male found deceased in the Willamette River on November 29, 2025. Read more…


