Philomath Police Department

04/09/2026

Benton County Regional Traffic Team was named 2025 DUII Group/Organization Advocate of the Year

This award is presented to a group or organization (private, commercial, or governmental) making a notable contribution to the local community or state in deterring DUIIs by providing leadership and direction in advocating highway safety through decreased impaired driving actions or programs

The Benton County Regional Traffic Team includes Philomath Police Department and partnering agencies from Benton County Sheriff's Office, City of Corvallis Police Department, Albany Oregon Police Department, and Oregon State Police

Starting in late 2024, the Benton County Regional Traffic Team has conducted 7 single day or multi-day events focusing on increasing traffic safety patrols around Corvallis and Philomath.

During this time, they conducted
4,067 traffic stops
931 traffic citations
148 people performed field sobriety tests
80 arrests for DUII

We are so proud to be apart of this team and see their hard work recognized. Congratulations Benton County Regional Traffic Team!

04/07/2026

Benton County Regional Traffic Team Named 2025 Group of the Year at the Oregon DUII Multi-Disciplinary Conference

The Benton County Regional Traffic Team has been recognized as the 2025 Group of the Year for their work addressing impaired driving.

This award reflects the team’s strong commitment to keeping our community safe through proactive enforcement, education, and strong interagency collaboration.

The Regional Traffic Team includes dedicated partners from the Benton County Sheriff's Office, Philomath Police Department, City of Corvallis Police Department, Albany Oregon Police Department, and Oregon State Police.

Together, these agencies work to reduce impaired driving and prevent serious crashes across Benton County.

Their combined efforts have increased DUII enforcement, improved roadway safety, and strengthened community awareness about the dangers of impaired driving.

We thank each member of the team for their professionalism, dedication, and service.

Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition!

03/20/2026

Spring is here! With longer days and warmer weather, we want to remind everyone to drive cautiously as more pedestrians, cyclists, and kids are outside enjoying the season. Stay alert and stay safe!

03/13/2026

While luck may be part of the holiday, getting home safely shouldn’t rely on it🍀
The Philomath Police Department will be out this weekend with partnering agencies to improve road safety and reduce traffic crashes caused by impaired drivers and hazardous driving behavior.
If your St. Patrick’s Day plans include celebrating, make sure your plan also includes a safe ride home. Designate a sober driver, use a rideshare, call a taxi, or make arrangements to stay the night.
Luck

02/12/2026

Found electric scooter!
If you lost an electric scooter around the end of January it was turned it today.
If you think it might be yours, please contact the Philomath Police Department 541-929-6911 option 2 during business hours(8am-5pm closed 12-1pm for lunch)
Be ready to describe the item so we can make sure it gets back to the right person.

01/30/2026

SCAM ALERT - Publisher’s Clearing House
Scams can happen to anyone. The Philomath Police Department was recently contacted by someone claiming we had won the Publisher’s Clearing House raffle and asking how we wanted to receive our $1,000,000 and a Mercedes.

This is a known scam. These fraud attempts typically involve requests for “fees,” “taxes,” or “processing costs” in order to collect your winnings. Scammers often ask for payment through methods that are difficult to trace or recover, such as:
• Wire transfers
• Gift cards
• Cashier’s checks
• Venmo
• PayPal

Important reminders:
• Scammers often use fear or excitement to pressure victims into acting quickly
• Be cautious of unsolicited calls, texts, or emails about:
- Purchases you didn’t make
- Bank account issues
- Government investigations/Arrest warrants
- Prize winnings

The FBI, Social Security Administration, local law enforcement, and other government agencies will never:
• Demand payment by gift cards
• Ask you to move money to a “safe” account
• Request payment to resolve warrants or legal issues

Never call phone numbers provided during suspicious calls or messages to “verify” legitimacy. Scammers can spoof legitimate business and government phone numbers. If you need to confirm information, contact the organization directly using an official phone number or website.

If something feels suspicious or makes you uncomfortable, trust your instincts and contact or visit your local law enforcement agency for guidance.

For more information, you can also visit the Oregon DOJ Consumer Protection page(in the Fraud Prevention Training section, there is additional information on the left sidebar regarding common scams):

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01/27/2026

Found dog!
They were found on Applegate/12th St with no collar.
If it is your dog or you recognize them, please contact 541-766-6911. It will be transported to Heartland Humane Shelter & Care shortly.

01/27/2026

🚨 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐢𝐭 𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐭 - Seatbelt Safety Alert

⚠️ Starting TOMORROW Monday, Jan. 26 through Sunday, Feb. 8, law enforcement agencies throughout Oregon will be participating in an enforcement blitz.

The Benton County Sheriff's Office Patrol Division will be increasing efforts to enforce seatbelt safety.
💺 Please remember to buckle up - 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐩, 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞.

OregonDot
NHTSA
Albany Oregon Police Department
City of Corvallis Police Department
Lincoln City Police Department
Lincoln County Sheriff's Office
Linn County Sheriff's Office
Newport Oregon Police Department
Oregon State Police
Oregon State University - Public Safety
Philomath Police Department
Polk County Sheriff's Office Oregon

01/05/2026

01/05/2026