Yamhill County Sheriff's Office

Yamhill County Sheriff's Office Yamhill County Sheriff's Office is a full service law enforcement agency. Sheriff’s Office Values:
Integrity
Respect
Courage
Empathy
Kindness

Sheriff’s Office Mission:
To safeguard life and conserve the peace through exemplary public safety service. Sheriff’s Office Vision:
A safer Yamhill County through equipping, supporting, and empowering our people to do their best.

🛩𝐀𝐢𝐫 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧🛩Beginning today, Thursday, August 13th, expect loud jet noise overhead as the ...
08/13/2026

🛩𝐀𝐢𝐫 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧🛩

Beginning today, Thursday, August 13th, expect loud jet noise overhead as the Oregon International Air Show gets underway at the McMinnville Airport.

Arrivals and practice runs will take place today (Thursday), with air show programs scheduled on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday beginning around 11:30 am on Friday and Saturday and 11:00 am on Sunday. Please make accommodations for anyone who may find the noise disturbing, such as children and pets.

The Airshow expects 30,000 people in attendance over the course of the weekend plus several thousand more viewing from Evergreen. Traffic is expected to be heavy throughout the weekend on Hwy 18 and surrounding roadways; 𝙥𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙚 𝙗𝙚 𝙖𝙬𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙘𝙡𝙤𝙨𝙪𝙧𝙚𝙨 𝙤𝙛 𝘼𝙞𝙧𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩 𝙍𝙙 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝘾𝙧𝙪𝙞𝙘𝙠𝙨𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙠 𝙍𝙙 𝙤𝙣 𝙏𝙝𝙪𝙧𝙨𝙙𝙖𝙮, 𝙁𝙧𝙞𝙙𝙖𝙮, 𝙎𝙖𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙙𝙖𝙮, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙎𝙪𝙣𝙙𝙖𝙮 𝙛𝙧𝙤𝙢 𝟏𝟎:𝟎𝟎 𝙖𝙢 𝙪𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙡 𝟓:𝟎𝟎 𝙥𝙢; detours, signage, and traffic control staff will be in place.

For event details, schedules, parking, and more, please visit the official Oregon International Air Show website or social media pages.

🚨🚨𝗣𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗱𝗼 𝗡𝗢𝗧 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝟵𝟭𝟭 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗻𝗼𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝗶𝗿 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗮 𝗽𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗵𝗮𝘇𝗮𝗿𝗱. If there is a public safety issue (a crash, pedestrian issues, medical and fire issues, etc.), please use 911 for emergency response or 503-434-6500 for non-emergency calls.🚨🚨

📢If you would like to provide feedback about the air show or file a complaint about the impact, please call 503-506-0801 and 𝗡𝗢𝗧 𝟵𝟭𝟭. This phone line is set up to specifically address citizen concerns about the air show and its impact.📢

🚔 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐍𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐎𝐮𝐭: 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐀𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐲! 🚔It was a much nicer night to celebrate neighborhoods, share information, and pro...
08/13/2026

🚔 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐍𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐎𝐮𝐭: 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐀𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐲! 🚔

It was a much nicer night to celebrate neighborhoods, share information, and provide resources to the citizens of Amity last night at their rescheduled National Night Out event.

And while not everyone could've possibly had as much fun as Deputy Vandewettering, we enjoyed getting to hang out with our friends from City of Amity, Oregon and Amity Fire District, along with our volunteers and 𝙮𝙤𝙪!

Catch us celebrating with the community of Willamina at their rescheduled NNO event on Tuesday, August 18th. Yamhill Communications Agency (YCOM) will be there with the 9-1-1 Call Simulator, as well as volunteers from many of our volunteer programs and community partners and sponsors from around the area.

✈🐶𝐇𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐚 𝐏𝐞𝐭 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧: 𝐎𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐨𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐢𝐫 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐰🐶✈The Oregon International Air Show flies in to town this week! Help do ...
08/11/2026

✈🐶𝐇𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐚 𝐏𝐞𝐭 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧: 𝐎𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐨𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐢𝐫 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐰🐶✈

The Oregon International Air Show flies in to town this week! Help do your part by making sure that your pets are prepared for the upcoming event.

𝙋𝙚𝙩 𝙎𝙖𝙛𝙚𝙩𝙮
🐾 The loud airplane noises can frighten animals, so keep them indoors in a quiet, secure area.
🆔 Ensure they wear ID tags in case they escape. Also, double-check that their microchip info is current—this can be a lifesaver if they get scared and run.
🦌🐈 Feral cats and wildlife may seek refuge in quiet spaces; please give them space.
🚫Due to the flight paths and how the sound carries, more than the area near the airport may be impacted. Never leave your pets outside or unattended, even in a fenced yard.
✅ If your pet has extreme anxiety, ask your vet ahead of time about calming options, whether it’s medication, natural supplements, and ear muffs.
🔊 Turn on calming music, white noise, or the TV to help mask the sound of aircraft.

08/11/2026

🚔☀️ 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐍𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐎𝐮𝐭 𝐀𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐲! ☀️🚔

We're looking forward to spending 𝗧𝘂𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟭𝟭𝘁𝗵 with the community in the City of Amity, Oregon for their rescheduled National Night Out celebration!

Come out and meet the people who serve your community, connect with your neighbors, and enjoy a fun evening together. Whether you've attended before or it's your first time, we hope you'll stop by and say hello!

Our deputies, agency command staff, and amazing volunteers, including one of our SAR K9s in training, will be in attendance, ready to answer questions, share resources, and connect with families throughout the evening.

📍 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝗺𝗶𝘁𝘆
📅 Tuesday, August 11, 2026
🕒 6:00 - 8:00 pm
🎪 Amity City Park (510 S Trade St)

Strong communities are built together. Join us as we connect with neighbors, celebrate our community, and enjoy an evening together.

💙 Bring your family, invite your neighbors, and come join the fun! We'll see you tomorrow night! 💙

🚨 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠: 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬🚨𝘈𝘳𝘦 𝘠𝘰𝘶 𝘙𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘺 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘢𝘯 𝘌𝘮𝘦𝘳𝘨𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘺?Oregon has faced its fair share of disasters latel...
08/10/2026

🚨 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠: 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬🚨

𝘈𝘳𝘦 𝘠𝘰𝘶 𝘙𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘺 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘢𝘯 𝘌𝘮𝘦𝘳𝘨𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘺?
Oregon has faced its fair share of disasters lately, including wildfires, floods, droughts, heatwaves, ice storms, and even a pandemic. These events show us just how important it is to 𝗕𝗲 𝟮 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 (𝗕𝟮𝗪𝗥) when the unexpected strikes.

Oregon Emergency Management’s B2WR course helps individuals, families, and communities develop an emergency plan and identify enough supplies to survive for at least 14 days after a disaster. It may sound daunting, but the truth is, you're probably more prepared than you realize! ⭐

𝘙𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘺 𝘵𝘰 𝘨𝘦𝘵 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘦𝘥?
Join us at a 𝙁𝙍𝙀𝙀 training and take control of your safety today! Our program is here to help you take it step-by-step, building your preparedness at your own pace:
📅𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲: Wednesday, September 2, 2026
🕘𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: 9:00am - 4:00pm
📌𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Chemeketa Community College Yamhill Valley Campus (288 NE Norton Lane, McMinnville, OR 97128)
❓𝗧𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿: Scan the QR code or visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/be-2-weeks-ready-tickets-1992435669723

Whether you're just starting or need a few extra tips, we'll guide you through making your home, your family, and your community stronger and more resilient.

🎉𝗔𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗰𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘄𝗶𝗻 𝗕𝟮𝗪𝗥 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝘇𝗲𝘀!

𝐘𝐚𝐦𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐥𝐲 𝐃𝐔𝐈𝐈 𝐀𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐬 𝟎𝟖/𝟎𝟑/𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 - 𝟎𝟖/𝟎𝟗/𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office recorded the following arrests...
08/10/2026

𝐘𝐚𝐦𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐥𝐲 𝐃𝐔𝐈𝐈 𝐀𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐬 𝟎𝟖/𝟎𝟑/𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 - 𝟎𝟖/𝟎𝟗/𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office recorded the following arrests involving Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants (DUII) during the period August 3, 2026, to August 9, 2026.

• On 8/4/2026 1:28 AM, deputies arrested EMANUEL PEREZ LOPEZ, 32, of HILLSBORO, for DUII and RECKLESS DRIVING.

• On 8/4/2026 9:48 PM, deputies arrested TONY LEE RAY, JR, 33, of MCMINNVILLE, for DUII and RECKLESS DRIVING.

• On 8/6/2026 12:45 AM, deputies arrested STEPHANIE BENITEZ, 36, of SHERIDAN, for DUII and RECKLESS DRIVING.

Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office reminds you that DUII is preventable, and we encourage drivers to always make, and stick to, a plan to avoid getting behind the wheel after consuming intoxicants.

08/08/2026

🐕‍🦺🚔 𝐅𝐋𝐀𝐒𝐇𝐁𝐀𝐂𝐊 𝐅𝐑𝐈𝐃𝐀𝐘: 𝐊𝟗 𝐃𝐞𝐦𝐨 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲 𝐅𝐚𝐢𝐫!🚔🎡

Hard to believe it’s already been a week since our K9 teams took to the arena for their inaugural demonstration at the Yamhill County Fair & Rodeo! We’re flashing back to two memorable days of teamwork, training, and determination from K9s Koa, Valk, and Delta and their handlers. 🐕‍🦺

For those who missed the shows, this video gives you a look at the suspect apprehension portion of the demo from each K9 team.

A huge thank-you to everyone who came out, our hardworking decoys Allen and Paul, and Northwest Naturals Raw Pet Food for making sure the ladies got some well-earned post-show treats! 🦴🐾

None of this would have been possible without the support of the Yamhill County Rodeo Committee and Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office Foundation.

The Foundation is the only organization authorized to raise funds on behalf of Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office, and your support helps strengthen our agency and the community we serve. 💙🐾

𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡-𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐏𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐮𝐢𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐋𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐲 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞On August 3, 2026, Justice Allen Cochran,...
08/07/2026

𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡-𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐏𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐮𝐢𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐋𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐲 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞

On August 3, 2026, Justice Allen Cochran, 25, of Salem, appeared in Yamhill County Circuit Court and was sentenced to a minimum of 30 years in the Oregon Department of Corrections for shooting at law enforcement officers during a high-speed pursuit on November 4, 2025.

The incident began in rural Yamhill County, where Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office investigators were involved in an unrelated investigation south of Amity. During that response, law enforcement encountered Cochran, who fled in a vehicle, initiating a pursuit that continued to Highway 18 between Highway 99W and Three Mile Lane in McMinnville. The pursuit ended when the suspect vehicle went off the roadway and the driver and passenger briefly fled on foot before being apprehended.

During the pursuit, Cochran intentionally rammed a Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office vehicle before firing several rounds at YCSO Detective Sergeant Will Lavish and Detective Skip Jones and Oregon State Police Sergeant Justin Zemlicka.

Investigators determined that Cochran fired four rounds toward Sergeant Zemlicka's patrol vehicle. The investigation further revealed bullet strikes to DSgt. Lavish's vehicle, including the driver's side mirror and driver's door, as well as a bullet strike through Det. Jones' vehicle windshield. A bullet was recovered from the shoulder area of the front passenger seat of Jones' vehicle. Investigators also recovered a semi-automatic handgun and spent shell casings from Cochran's vehicle.

Thankfully, none of the officers were struck or physically injured during the exchange.

As part of a negotiated resolution with Yamhill County District Attorney’s Office, Cochran pleaded guilty to three counts of Attempted Aggravated Murder with a Firearm, a Measure 11 offense. Additional charges of Reckless Endangerment, Unlawful Use of a Weapon, and Fleeing or Attempting to Elude a Police Officer were dismissed.

The court imposed the statutory maximum sentence of 240 months on each count, as well as a 60-month sentence pursuant to ORS 161.610 on the first count, ordering portions of the sentences to run consecutively. Cochran will receive credit for time served and remains subject to any sentence reductions authorized by law but will serve no less than 30 years in DOC custody.

"This sentence reflects the extreme danger this defendant posed not only to our deputies and our law enforcement partners, but to everyone traveling on our roadways that day. Our detectives and the Oregon State Police trooper involved demonstrated tremendous courage, professionalism, and restraint while facing deadly force. I am incredibly grateful that they all went home safely to their families.

Cases like this are a reminder of the risks law enforcement officers willingly face every day to protect our communities, and I want to thank everyone involved, specifically the Oregon State Police Major Crimes detectives, Newberg-Dundee Police Department for digital evidence processing, and Yamhill County District Attorney's Office's District Attorney Lynch, Chief Deputy District Attorney Vogel, and Deputy District Attorney Doerge for bringing this case to a successful conclusion." - Sheriff Sam Elliott

08/06/2026

*** COURTESY POST ***

Veterans Park in the of City of Lafayette, Oregon - Municipal Government is scheduled to be closed for construction beginning Wednesday, August 19th.

The construction is expected to last at least four weeks (through September 16th) and will necessitate the full closure of the park, as well as limited parking on Washington Street to accomodate construction traffic.

If you are traveling through the area, please be mindful of construction traffic and personnel.

✋ 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐄𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐬 ✋According to NHTSA, speeding-related fatalities affect communities nationwide...
08/06/2026

✋ 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐄𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐬 ✋

According to NHTSA, speeding-related fatalities affect communities nationwide every year. In 2024, there were 11,288 speed-related traffic fatalities, accounting for 29% of all traffic fatalities. Young drivers have a higher chance of being involved in speeding-related crashes. In 2024, 39% of male drivers and 20% of female drivers in the 15- to 20-year-old age group involved in fatal traffic crashes were speeding.

In July, using funds provided by NHTSA and Oregon Department of Transportation to provide focused high visibility enforcement, Yamhill County conducted eight focused periods, which resulted in:

🛑 40 total stops
📝 14 citations
⚠️ 22 warnings

These stops also resulted in 1 arrest for PCS-meth and a warrant.

YCSO reminds drivers that speeding is an aggressive and deadly behavior. It reduces a driver’s ability to steer safely around another vehicle, a hazardous object, or an unexpected curve. The consequences of speeding can lead to a costly ticket, potential jail time, or worse, a crash resulting in injuries or death.

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97128

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