The Benton County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) is assisting the Philomath Police Department in investigating a shooting that occurred early Saturday, August 9, 2025.
At approximately 2:18 a.m., dispatch received a 9-1-1 call reporting a shooting in the 600 block of College Street in Philomath.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Benton County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) is actively investigating a shooting that occurred in the early morning hours of Saturday, May 17, 2025.
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.
Conceptual design of the new Emergency Operations Center
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.
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.
Current Jail Photo
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.
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.