Benton County Sheriff's Office

08/31/2026

𝐈𝐭'𝐬 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥! 🚍

You may have noticed a few different styles of school zone speed signs around our county. Each has their own rules regarding when the school zone needs to be observed, but they all indicate that the school zone speed is 20 𝓶𝓹𝓱.🚸

The school zone sign itself is the start of the 20 𝓶𝓹𝓱. zone🚸. This speed limit is in effect until you reach an "𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐳𝐨𝐧𝐞" sign or another posted speed sign. That doesn't mean as soon as you SEE the end school zone sign you are out of it. Don't start speeding up yet. The school zone ends at the exact location of that sign.

🚦 A flashing light on a school zone sign indicates children are actively arriving or leaving the school. This means to expect pedestrian traffic. Slow down and observe the school speed limit.

🚸 A sign that indicates "𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 7𝐚𝐦 𝐚𝐧𝐝 5𝐩𝐦" lets you know that the speed limit is to be observed anytime during those hours on a school day. If you are unsure whether or not it's a school day, the best choice would be to slow down anyways.

🏃‍♂️ The school zone sign that says "𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐚𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭" means you should be observant of your surroundings and know that children frequent that area of the road. You must slow down to 20 mph in these zones if you see a child waiting at a crosswalk, children are walking within a crosswalk (starting the moment they step off the curb), or if you see a crossing guard waiting to help children across- even if they are not actively moving children at that time.

𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐤𝐞𝐞𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐤𝐢𝐝𝐬 𝐬𝐚𝐟𝐞!

08/30/2026

Hwy 99W is closed at Smith Loop, 6 miles south of Corvallis due to a vegetation fire. Follow tripcheck.com for updates.

08/30/2026

Are you interested in serving your community?

We're recruiting Jail Deputies and Volunteer Reserve Deputies. 🚔

Jail Deputies maintain the safety, security, and orderly operation of the Benton County Jail while assisting with the intake and release of individuals in custody.

Volunteer Reserve Deputies wear the same uniform, receive the same high-quality training, and use the same equipment as our full-time deputies. It's a rewarding opportunity to gain valuable law enforcement experience while giving back to your community.

Ready to make a difference?

🔹 Apply to become a Jail Deputy: https://f.mtr.cool/zgtauhvwas
🔹 Apply to become a Volunteer Reserve Deputy: https://f.mtr.cool/pczdwshfhz

08/28/2026

If you’re interested in learning what goes on behind the scenes at the Benton County Sheriff's Office, you’ll love our Citizens’ Academy!

Throughout the program, participants get firsthand insight into the challenges, responsibilities, and accomplishments of the BCSO, with most sessions led by sworn deputies sharing their experience and expertise.

You’ll get an inside look at:
🚔 Law enforcement operations
🚨 Emergency management
🔎 Search & rescue
⚖️ Parole & probation
🔐 Jail operations
👮 Support & command functions

Apply by Thurs., Sept. 3.

08/27/2026

Benton County Sheriff's Office Weekly DUII Report

• On August 20, 2026, deputies arrested Shawn Michael Kirsch, 47, of Brownsville, for DUII and a warrant.
• On August 21, 2026, deputies arrested Brittany Darlene Rios, 26, of Lebanon, for DUII and reckless driving.
• On August 21, 2026, deputies arrested Kory Ken Ives, 65, of Keizer, for DUII, assault 3, reckless endangering, and reckless driving, as the result of a single-vehicle crash.
• On August 22, 2026, deputies arrested Christopher A Orozco, 29, of Roseville, CA, for DUII.
• On August 23, 2026, deputies arrested Shawn Challace Bovee, 64, of Lebanon, for DUII.
• On August 23, 2026, deputies arrested Justin Scott Glasgow, 45, of Philomath, for DUII and reckless driving as the result of a multiple-vehicle crash.
• On August 23, 2026, deputies arrested Pedro Vences Flores, 27, of Tillamook, for DUII.
• On August 24, 2026, deputies arrested Eduardo Vargas Hurtado, 44, of Corvallis, for DUII and reckless driving.

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.

08/26/2026

Hiring

Here is another scam that has appeared in many FB community groups, usually posted by someone who has just joined the group. This image has been used in multiple groups across the country with a link to a form to fill out in Google docs. Beware of employment posts that do not list the name of the employer, where the job is located, what the job duties entail, etc. Do not fill out forms online that ask for your personal information if you cannot verify the employer.

08/25/2026

ROAD CLOSURE: This Thursday and Friday on SW 53rd Street 🚧
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ATTENTION BENTON COUNTY DRIVERS: Emergency road closure this Thursday and Friday on SW 53rd Street, from South of Country Club Blvd to Beals Ave. See map for details (in red) and detour guidance (in blue). Northbound lanes of 53rd closed from Plymouth to Country Club.

08/25/2026

Thank you to the Oregon National Guard - Oregon Military Department for your continued support and for honoring the dedication and service of our deputies!