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September 9, 2024 in Benton County Emergency Management News

Benton County CERT Preparedness Training

CORVALLIS, Ore. – The Benton County Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) addresses local hazards and provides education, hands-on skills training, and empowerment for individuals in emergency preparedness. The course is taught by local professional responders, State certified trainers, and volunteers who are subject matter experts. The class is 12 hours of online coursework, followed by 16 hours of in-person training. Benton County CERT provides a safe, positive, and inclusive experience for people of all abilities. Preparedness is a skill for everyone!

August 21, 2024 in News

Highway 20 Double Fatality Crash Near Blodgett

CORVALLIS, Ore. – On Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at approximately 3:40 pm, Benton County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) responded to a two-vehicle double fatality crash on Highway 20, near Blodgett, Oregon.

August 9, 2024 in News

Concealed Handgun License Process Transitioning to Online System

CORVALLIS, Ore. – Beginning August 12, 2024, the Benton County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO)will be moving to a new online process, offered through a third-party vendor, “Permitium”, for applying for or renewing your online application for a Concealed Handgun License (CHL).

August 2, 2024 in News

Benton County Sheriff’s Office 2024 School Supply Drive

CORVALLIS, Ore. – The Benton County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) is sponsoring its 15th annual Back to School Supply Drive now through August 29th. The community is invited to take part in this annual event.

July 31, 2024 in News

Corvallis Fatal Crash on Highway 99W

CORVALLIS, Ore. – On Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at approximately 9:45a.m., Benton County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) deputies responded to a single fatality crash involving 63-year-old Craig Richard Mc Kinnon, of Monroe.

July 26, 2024 in News

Corvallis Man Convicted of 19 Counts of Sex Crimes

CORVALLIS, Ore. – On July 16, 2024, a Benton County Circuit Court Judge sentenced Lawrence Lemaster Sr, 67, to 525 months prison time for sex crimes going back to 1990.

July 19, 2024 in News

Benton County Sheriff’s Office Seeks Assistance for Public Indecency Case

CORVALLIS, Ore. – Benton County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) is seeking assistance with a public indecency case involving 49-year-old Stephen Michael Lea, of Junction City, OR.

July 18, 2024 in News

Body of Drowning Victim Recovered

CORVALLIS, Ore. – This morning, July 17, 2024, at about 10:00 am, the deceased body of Naomi Pomeroy was located on the Willamette River about a half mile upstream of Hyak Park between Corvallis and Albany.

July 16, 2024 in News

Benton County Sheriff’s Office Continues Search for Drowning Victim

CORVALLIS, Ore. – Benton County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) continues search efforts for their first drowning victim of the year, 49-year-old Naomi Pomeroy, of Portland.

On Saturday, July 13, 2024, at approximately 8:25 pm, Naomi drowned in the Willamette River near river mile 132 in Corvallis, about 100 yards upstream from the Mary’s River.

June 28, 2024 in News

Benton County Sheriff’s Office Accepting Applications for Citizens’ Academy

Corvallis, Ore. – The Benton County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) is now accepting applications for its 2024 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.