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Yamhill County Taking Back Unwanted Prescription Drugs

Pills dumped down a toilet go into public water supplies; this is a chance to properly rid your home of dangerous drugs.

(MCMINNVILLE, Ore.) - On April 30 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. the Yamhill County Sheriff's Office and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will give the public another opportunity to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs.

Bring your medications for disposal to WOW Recovery Zone/Greenlands at 2200 NE Orchard Avenue.

Search for Missing Newberg Boater Suspended

Anyone with information is asked to contact Sgt. Steve Warden at 503 434-7506.

(NEWBERG, Ore.) - The search for a Newberg man believed to be missing in the Willamette river near Newberg has been suspended.

Yamhill County Sheriff's Captain Ken Summers cited poor weather, rising water levels and risk to divers as the reason the search has been suspended.

Newberg Man Feared Missing in River

The search will resume again at 9:00 a.m. Monday mornin

(Newberg, Oregon) - A Newberg man is missing, and a search is underway in the Willamette River near Dayton.

According to Yamhill County Sheriff Jack Crabtree, the investigation began when boaters reported an unusual incident on Friday. “At about 10:23 am on November 26th, my Deputies and Newberg Fire Department Dive / Rescue Team both received a call that a boat may have sunk in the Willamette River near Westin Landing and Mallard Lane” Crabtree said.

Hidden Gems: A Mid-Valley Heritage Invitational Extravaganza!

(Salem, Oregon) - Hidden Gems: A Mid-Valley Heritage Invitational Extravaganza! gives 19 Mid-Valley heritage, cultural and history museums and organizations the opportunity to bring their most unique, interesting and/or important treasures together in one show!

Yamhill County Marine Patrol Honored for Saving Lives and Seasonal Program of the Year Award

(SALEM, Ore.) - The Oregon State Marine Board recognized several Marine Deputies for their outstanding job performance and lifesaving efforts during the 2010 boating season at the Marine Board’s annual Marine Law Enforcement Conference held in Bend, on October 16.

Yamhill County Marine Patrol Unit was recognized with the “Seasonal Program of the Year Award” for their patrol efforts during the 2010 boating season. The Yamhill County Marine Patrol conducted 652 boat examinations, issued 30 citations and 188 warnings, conducted 26 hull inspections, conducted four boater education classes educating 74 students and recovered three stolen motor boats.

Methamphetamine Found In Yamhill County Traffic Stop

(YAMHILL, Ore.) - On October 6th The Yamhill County Interagency Narcotics Team (YCINT) seized approximately 3 ounces of methamphetamine from a man with a lengthy history involving drugs.

James Junior Valencia, 32, of Dayton was the passenger of a vehicle stopped by patrol deputies on Hwy. 240 near Williamson Road. The stop happened at the request of YCINT detectives after developing probable cause.

Search Warrant Leads to Methamphetamine Arrest in West Salem

detectives seized approximately 2 ounces of methamphetamine, marijuana, cash, and paraphernalia

(SALEM, Ore.) - On October 5, 2010 the Yamhill County Interagency Narcotics Team (YCINT) executed a search warrant at a West Salem apartment after discovering methamphetamine was being sold from the location. The investigation was made a priority when it was discovered a young child also lived at the residence and that the location was located directly next door to a grade school.

Trash Truck Rollover on Highway 47 South of Gaston

(GASTON, Ore.) - Oregon State Police (OSP) is completing the investigation into an overturned commercial truck and trailer that dumped a load of household trash onto Highway 47 south of the Washington / Yamhill County line. The crash closed the highway and the involved driver was treated and released for minor injuries.

Crash Near Newberg Kills One

Anyone with any information about the crash or who witnessed the crash are urged to contact Captain Jeff Kosmicki of the Newberg-Dundee Police Department.

(NEWBERG, Ore.) - A Monday afternoon two-car crash in Newberg has left one person dead, one critically injured and two with unknown injuries.

The crash is on Hwy 99W, just west of downtown Newberg as two one-way grids dividing the downtown area realign.

Common Sense Wins Important Initiative Rights Case

"The city of Newberg spent a lot of taxpayer dollars to have Judge Easterday tell the city what we have been telling them all along..." - Attorney Ross Day

(SALEM, Ore.) - Today, Common Sense For Oregon won an important case for initiative rights in Oregon.