Special Message from Christy Hartford, THS Principal: On March 31, 2022 Tillamook County experienced a tragedy with the loss of a Neah-Kah-Nie High School student. We recognize this loss impacts our entire…
Category: Crime
MAY PRIMARY ELECTION: Measure 29-161 – Second Amendment Sanctuary Ordinance (Part 1 of series)
by Neal Lemery As a 51 year Tillamook County voter, I like to be educated on the candidates and issues that I cast my ballot on in every election. The May primary…
Tillamook County Sheriff’s Office Make Arrests for Arson, Child Sex Abuse
Last week, Tillamook County Sheriff’s Office Detectives arrested Joseph Anthony Salvo, 26, of Tillamook, on charges of Arson, Encouraging Child Sex Abuse, Criminal Mischief and Restraining Order Violations. The arson and restraining…
UPDATE: Tillamook County Major Crimes Team continues investigation of officer-involved shooting in south Tillamook County that occurred March 3rd
EDITOR’S NOTE: US Hwy. 101 was re-opened just before noon on Friday March 4, 2022 as the investigation continues. (March 4, 2022 – 1:15 pm) – The Tillamook County Major Crimes Team…
BUSY SATURDAY FOR TILLAMOOK COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE, PURSUITS END WITH ARRESTS
February 12, 2022 – 7:30 pm Tillamook County Law Enforcement Officers had a bit of excitement today. Earlier this morning, TCSO Deputy Tom Mayne located a wanted fugitive who has been eluding…
Tillamook County Sheriff’s End of Year Summary- 2021
By Sheriff Joshua Brown On any given day, the Tillamook County Sheriff’s Office performs numerous duties and functions while also responding to emergency and non-emergency calls for service. TCSO provides a multitude…
Stolen Vehicles Recovered After High Speed Chase, Multiple Agencies Provide Successful Apprehension
On January 30th, 2022, at approximately 5:30 pm, Tillamook County deputies were dispatched to a Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle (UUMV) in progress call in the Pleasant Valley area. Tillamook 911…
Burglary suspect shot by a resident after breaking into home, Tillamook Police Officer receives serious injuries, successfully apprehends suspect
On January 4, 2022, at 6:47 am, the Tillamook Police Department received a report that an unknown male was trying to break into a home. While officers were enroute to the call,…
WORDS OF WISDOM: The Verdict in Kenosha
By Neal Lemery The recent trial and verdict in Wisconsin have brought about renewed discussion and argument on a number of hot topics in our country. This widely publicized trial and media…
OSP IS SEEKING PUBLIC ASSISTANCE TO IDENTIFY THE PERSON(S) RESPONSIBLE FOR SHOOTING A COW ELK TESTAMENT CREEK ROAD -TILLAMOOK COUNTY
On November 15, 2021, an OSP Fish & Wildlife Trooper received a report of a cow elk that was found dead in a wooded area near Testament Creek Road off Bald Mountain Road in…