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.
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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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
BCSO Detectives Seek Potential Victims of Sex Crimes Suspect
CORVALLIS, Ore. – Detectives from the Benton County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) have been investigating multiple sex crime cases related to 45-year-old Paul Raymond Gellatly, of Philomath.