Benton County Sheriff's Office

06/08/2026

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The Benton County Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's assistance in identifying a male who interfered with a peace officer and attempted unauthorized entry into a motor vehicle on Van Buren Avenue near 6th Street, in Corvallis, Oregon, on Sunday, June 7.

He is described as a white male in his mid-to-late 30s with short brown hair, thick glasses, a black shirt with lettering, and gray sweatpants.

If you can ID the male in these photos, please call our non-emergency line at 541-766-6858 or email [email protected] re: case #2026-01295.

06/07/2026

✨ Please join us in welcoming Benton County Sheriff's Office Corrections Deputy de Paz ✨

⛺ Deputy de Paz enjoys camping, boating, and woodworking. He also served in the U.S. Army for 8 years. 🪖

Deputy de Paz looks forward to the experiences he will gain from working with the BCSO. And, we look forward to working with you, Deputy de Paz.

Welcome aboard!

06/06/2026

🙏 Thank you to the OSU Research Forests, Oregon State University Extension Service - Benton County, and the Community Health Centers of Benton and Linn Counties/Benton County Health Department for hosting Get Outdoors Day last Saturday at Peavy Arboretum. 🍃

Marys Peak Search and Rescue - MPSAR team enjoyed meeting families, visiting with kids, and sharing information about our volunteer organization. Events like these are a great way to connect with our community and celebrate the outdoors together.

Thank you for including us in this wonderful event!

🐔 Be sure to stop by and see us at the Philomath Frolic & Rodeo, July 9–11, and enjoy our famous chicken barbecue. We look forward to seeing you there!

06/05/2026

💙 What a special day at Ashbrook Independent School!

Yesterday, Captain Duffitt and Sergeant Vaughn with the Benton County Sheriff's Office surprised students with a memorable visit, creating positive connections and plenty of smiles along the way.

🚓 As part of a special school auction, BCSO donated a ride-along experience that provided students with a unique ride home and an opportunity to interact with local law enforcement in a fun and meaningful way.

Building strong relationships with our community starts with our youngest residents. Opportunities like these help foster trust, encourage positive interactions, and support the incredible work our local schools do every day as they prepare the next generation for success.

👏 Thank you to the students, staff, and families of Ashbrook Independent School. BCSO was honored to support your school and celebrate the great work happening in your community. Keep up the amazing work!

06/04/2026

Today is , founded to honor 13-year-old Brooklynn Mae Mohler, who was killed when her friend picked up a loaded handgun found in a kitchen cabinet.

Every year, children die in shootings that could have been prevented by responsible gun security. In 90% of firearm-related youth suicides and unintentional shootings, the firearm came from the home of the victim, or from a friend or family member. Likewise, 90% of teens who abuse pharmaceutical drugs obtain them from their home medicine cabinet or their friends.

The CDC reports more Americans are addicted to prescription drugs than co***ne, he**in, and m**h combined, and more Americans die of opioid use than breast cancer.

To help keep all children safe from unsecured guns and medications, we encourage everyone to:
S - Secure all fi****ms in the home.
A - Ask the question about unsecured fi****ms in the homes your child visits.
F - Frequently talk to your children about the dangers of fi****ms.
E - Educate and Empower others to be SAFE.

DYK that the Benton County Sheriff's Office provides FREE gun locks? Stop by our records office and get yours today and support
Project ChildSafe!

Get familiar with ORS 166.395 and securing fi****ms: https://oregon.public.law/statutes/ors_166.395

06/03/2026

Benton County Sheriff's Office Weekly DUII Report

• On May 28, 2026, deputies arrested Dakota Jason Self, 30, of Eugene, for DUII, as the result of a single-vehicle, non-injury crash in the 26000 block of Bellfountain Rd, Monroe.
• On May 30, 2026, deputies arrested Bradly David Watson, 31, of Prineville, for DUII.
• On June 2, 2026, deputies arrested Eric Daniel Walters, 48, of Philomath, for DUII, reckless driving, and reckless endangering.

A DUII charge includes alcohol, drugs, or both.

We remind everyone to plan ahead. Use a designated driver, rideshare, or public transportation. Do not drive impaired.

View additional incident information on our Daily Activity Log:
https://sheriff.bentoncountyor.gov/daily-activity-log/

All charges are accusations. Each person is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.

06/01/2026

🔥 Future firefighters wanted! Benton County youth ages 13–19 are invited to join Firefighter Camp for a fun, hands-on experience learning about firefighting skills, teamwork, and leadership. 🚒

We are proud to announce our partnership with FRIEND Firefighter Fire Camp, bringing an exceptional opportunity to our community.

A hands-on, two-day educational experience:
Train with real firefighters! Rescue skills, CPR, STOP the Bleed, and auto extrication.
For Benton County youth ages 13 – 19 years.
Join us on Friday, June 19th, and Saturday, June 20th, 2026.

To register, please visit their website at https://friendfirefighterint.org/
We look forward to seeing you there!

Benton County Sheriff's Office

05/31/2026

The internet is a great resource for children, but it can also be a dangerous place.

𝑯𝒆𝒓𝒆 𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝒔𝒐𝒎𝒆 𝒕𝒊𝒑𝒔 𝒕𝒐 𝒉𝒆𝒍𝒑 𝒌𝒆𝒆𝒑 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒄𝒉𝒊𝒍𝒅𝒓𝒆𝒏 𝒔𝒂𝒇𝒆 𝒐𝒏𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒆:
- Never share personal info with strangers. This includes your name, address, phone #, or any other info that could be used to identify you.
- Be careful about what you post. Once som**hing is posted online, it can be difficult to remove. Think twice before you post anything that you wouldn't want your parents or other adults to see.
- Be wary of emails, links, and attachments from strangers. These can often contain malware or viruses that can harm your computer.
- Use strong passwords and change them regularly. A strong password is at least 8 characters long and includes a mix of uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols.
- Install security software on your computer and keep it up to date. It can help to protect your computer from malware and viruses.
- Talk to your children about internet safety. Explain the risks of online predators and cyberbullying, and teach them how to stay safe.

𝑨𝒅𝒅𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝒕𝒊𝒑𝒔 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒔:
- Set up parental controls on your computer and router, so you can restrict which websites your children can visit and the apps they can use.
- Monitor your children's online activity. This doesn't mean you have to read every email or text message they send, but you should be aware of the websites they visit and the people they interact with online.
- Talk to your children about internet safety regularly. The internet is constantly changing, so it's important to keep the conversation going.