Benton County Sheriff’s Office Hosts School Supply Drive
The Benton County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) is hosting its 16th annual Back to School Supply Drive now through August 26th. The community is invited to take part in this annual event.
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Consumer Alert: Travelling Asphalt Paving Scams
The Benton County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) would like to remind consumers to be extremely cautious when selecting a contractor to pave a driveway or other surface. Recent complaints have been filed regarding an asphalt paving company recently seen operating in Benton County. Although this company currently holds a valid license through the Oregon Construction Contractors Board (CCB), its business tactics resemble that of typical traveling pavement scams, such as: selling door-to-door, claiming they have leftover asphalt from another job, pushing you to make a quick decision, not offering any contracts, requesting check payments made out to an individual instead of the name of the business, and substandard work.
New Life Jacket Loaner Station at Irish Bend Park
A new life jacket loaner station is now available for public use at Irish Bend Park, located northeast of Monroe in Benton County, Oregon, along the Willamette River. This safety initiative was made possible through a partnership between the Benton County Sheriff’s Office, Benton County Natural Areas & Parks, and funding support from the Benton Community Foundation.
Fatal Traffic Crash Under Investigation on Scenic Drive
On June 13, 2025, at 1:22 p.m., deputies from the Benton County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) responded to a report of a single-vehicle crash on Scenic Drive in Albany.
Both Suspects in May 17 Shooting Now in Custody
The Benton County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) has taken both suspects into custody in connection with the shooting incident that occurred in the early morning hours of Saturday, May 17, 2025.
BCSO Identifies Suspects in May 17 Shooting (Photo)
The Benton County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) continues to actively investigate the shooting incident that occurred in the early morning hours of Saturday, May 17, 2025. Detectives have now identified the suspects involved and made one arrest.
BCSO Investigation of May 17 Shooting Ongoing – No New Updates at This Time
The Benton County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) is actively investigating a shooting that occurred in the early morning hours of Saturday, May 17, 2025.
Fatal Traffic Crash on Highway 34 Under Investigation
CORVALLIS, Ore. – On Saturday, April 19, 2025, at 5:16 pm, the Benton County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) responded to a two-vehicle crash with a fatality on Highway 34 near Grange Hall Road, Philomath.
Community Safety & Justice Projects
Under construction: New Emergency Operations Center
Conceptual design of the new Emergency Operations Center
Project Description
Plans for an Emergency Operations Center aim to improve coordination during major events and natural disasters, bolstering overall emergency response capabilities.
The 2023 Legislative session allocated a total of $5,886,846 for the establishment and funding of the Benton County Emergency Operations Center (EOC) through Senate Bill 5506. This funding will be sourced from Lottery Backed Bonds, as authorized by Senate Bill 5030, resulting in a transfer of $5,000,000 to Benton County to cover project expenses. The remaining $886,846 will be allocated for the state’s bond issuance costs.
Timeline
Benton County will combine these resources with previously secured federal and County funds to construct a new EOC. It is expected that these additional resources will become available in the spring of 2025.
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Future Plans for a New Correctional Facility
Current Jail Photo
Project Description
Benton County has committed to begin saving funds for a new correctional facility to develop a path forward for construction. The construction of a new correctional facility will aim to address critical needs identified in Benton County’s justice system by increasing capacity, improving rehabilitation efforts, and enhancing public safety.
Timeline
Background & History
Following public feedback during and after the 2015 bond campaign, the Board of Commissioners initiated a comprehensive study of the justice system. The 2018 Criminal Justice Assessment highlighted the need for a coordinated plan to enhance the performance of the Benton County community safety and justice system, encompassing enforcement, justice, and accountability across various agencies.
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Increased Traffic Patrols On U.S. Highway 20, February 20-23
This weekend marks the annual Newport Seafood and Wine Festival on the Oregon coast.
As a law enforcement agency, we are committed to protecting every driver, passenger, bicyclist and pedestrian on the road. We want the community to enjoy the festival; however, we are asking people to drive sober and avoid getting behind the wheel if they have been drinking alcohol or consuming other intoxicating substances.
Highway 20 is the deadliest roadway in Benton County, with seven fatalities from crashes recorded last year alone. Data from Oregon Department of Transportation shows 85% of those fatalities involved drugs and/or alcohol.
In a concerted effort to prevent these tragedies, nine law enforcement agencies, including the Benton County Sheriff’s Office, Corvallis Police Department and Philomath Police Department, have partnered together to improve road safety and reduce traffic crashes resulting from impaired drivers and other hazardous driving behavior this weekend. Other agencies include Albany Police Department, Lincoln City Police Department, Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office, Newport Police Department, Oregon State Police, and Toledo Police Department.
We will be increasing traffic patrol on Highway 20 this weekend.
Drive sober. Don’t be “shellfish.”
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