Yamhill County Sheriff's Office

🎉 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐡 𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐎𝐛𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 🎉

The Administrative and Business Offices of Yamhill County Sheriff's Office will be closed on Friday, June 19, 2026, in observance of the Juneteenth holiday.

Deputies are on patrol and in the facility, along with limited staff.

If you need us, call 9-1-1 for emergencies and 503-434-6500 for non-emergencies.
We will reopen on Monday, June 22, 2026 at 8:00 am.

🔦𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐮𝐜𝐞 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡 🦺

June is Oregon Search and Rescue Month, and we proudly recognize the Yamhill County Search And Rescue volunteers.

Whether they are searching through challenging terrain to rescue those in need under difficult and often dangerous conditions, or standing vigil in a variety of ways, these volunteers show up when it matters most.

Their commitment doesn’t end in the field. It requires constant learning, training, and preparation to ensure they are ready for whatever each mission demands.

Thank you to all Search and Rescue volunteers for your dedication, service, and unwavering commitment to our community.

🚓👮‍♀️𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦👮🏾‍♂️🚓

𝘐𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘪𝘯 𝘭𝘢𝘸 𝘦𝘯𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘤𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘣𝘶𝘵 𝘶𝘯𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘸𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘴𝘬𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘴 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘯𝘦𝘦𝘥?
At Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office, career planning starts on day one. We provide the training, experience, and opportunities you need to grow and succeed at every stage of your law enforcement career, whether you’re starting out or making a change from another agency.

𝘞𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘥𝘰 𝘐 𝘯𝘦𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘣𝘦 𝘴𝘶𝘤𝘤𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘧𝘶𝘭?
We’re seeking team-oriented problem solvers who can also work independently. We’ll train you in tactical and community skills, you just need a willingness to learn, a commitment to excellence, and a desire to serve.

𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗿𝘆-𝗟𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀:
• No prior law enforcement experience required!
• At least 21 years of age at time of application.
• Must be eligible for Basic Police Certification in Oregon
➡ learn more and apply: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/yamhillor/jobs/5357208/enforcement-patrol-deputy-entry-level

𝗖𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗱 / 𝗟𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀:
• Must hold an Oregon Basic Police Certification (or equivalent local, state, or federal law enforcement certification)
• Have completed an agency Field Training and Evaluation Program (FTEP)
• Out-of-state/federal candidates also require either 3+ years of certified law enforcement experience or a 4-year post-secondary degree

💫𝙄𝙛 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙙𝙤 𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙢𝙚𝙚𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙧𝙚𝙦𝙪𝙞𝙧𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙨 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝘾𝙚𝙧𝙩𝙞𝙛𝙞𝙚𝙙/𝙇𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙡, 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙣 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙡𝙖𝙬 𝙚𝙣𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙘𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙚𝙭𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚, 𝙥𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙚 𝙖𝙥𝙥𝙡𝙮 𝙪𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙀𝙣𝙩𝙧𝙮-𝙡𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙡 𝙀𝙣𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙘𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝘿𝙚𝙥𝙪𝙩𝙮 𝙧𝙚𝙘𝙧𝙪𝙞𝙩𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩.💫

➡ learn more and apply: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/yamhillor/jobs/5366773/enforcement-patrol-deputy-certified-lateral

📅 Deadline to apply: 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟮𝟱, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲, 𝗮𝘁 𝟯:𝟬𝟬 𝗣𝗠

⚠️ 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁: Private security, private investigator, or other non-law enforcement certifications do not meet equivalency requirements for Basic Police.

🥵𝐇𝐄𝐀𝐓 𝐀𝐃𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐎𝐑𝐘🥵

K9 Valk wanted to remind folks that staying safe in this summer heat means 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗼𝗼𝗹😓and 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗵𝘆𝗱𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱💧. If you have to be out working, make sure you take water breaks and give yourself a chance to rest in the shade so you don't overheat.

Heat illnesses are medical conditions resulting from the body’s inability to cope with a particular heat load, such as:
• heat stroke,
• heat exhaustion,
• rhabdomyolysis,
• heat syncope, and
• heat cramps.

What could seem like a mild symptom, such as heat cramps, could actually be a symptom of heat stroke and quickly turn into a serious, life-threatening emergency. 𝙎𝙚𝙚𝙠 𝙢𝙚𝙙𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙡 𝙝𝙚𝙡𝙥 𝙞𝙛 𝙨𝙮𝙢𝙥𝙩𝙤𝙢𝙨 𝙙𝙤𝙣'𝙩 𝙞𝙢𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙫𝙚.

🫗Keeping your body hydrated with small drinks of water frequently throughout the day is one of the most effective ways to prevent heat illness. so drink up!

𝐘𝐚𝐦𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐥𝐲 𝐃𝐔𝐈𝐈 𝐀𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐬 𝟎𝟔/𝟎𝟖/𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 - 𝟎𝟔/𝟏𝟒/𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office recorded the following arrests involving Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants (DUII) during the period June 8, 2026, to June 14, 2026.

• On 6/10/2026 10:48 PM, deputies arrested ALISHA ROSE ANGELL, 44, of OREGON CITY, for DUII and RECKLESS DRIVING.

• On 6/12/2026 4:52 AM, deputies arrested LEXTON ASH CATT, 22, of AMITY, for DRIVING WHILE SUSPENDED, DUII, RECKLESS DRIVING, and RECKLESS ENDANGERING.

• On 6/12/2026 2:50 PM, deputies arrested KIANNA MARIE CORNEJO NAMBO, 18, of DAYTON, for DUII, RECKLESS ENDANGERING, RECKLESS DRIVING, and RESISTING ARREST.

• On 6/14/2026 3:06 AM, deputies arrested JAVIER LACHINO MAZCOTE, 21, of HOOD RIVER, for DUII.

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.

⚠️𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐆𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐂𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧⚠️

Oregon Department of Forestry has implemented fire season restrictions. The High Heaven Gate will be closed in the evenings and for most daytime periods effective today (06/15/2026). The gate will remain closed through fire season.

Daytime access may be permitted by the property owner to support active hauling operations.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in protecting Yamhill County and Oregon Forestry lands from fire danger.

🚨𝐑𝐄𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐑: 𝐎𝐃𝐀𝐑𝐓'𝐬 𝐖𝐇𝐀𝐋𝐄 𝐑𝐔𝐍 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 🚨

The ODART - Oregon Disaster Airlift Response Team is conducting its 5th annual full-scale exercise - Whale Run 2026 - in our area this morning. There should be no impact to local traffic, but you may notice more air activity than usual today, including a scheduled DC-3 cargo plane.

Yamhill County Emergency Management is providing logistical and staging support during the live training exercise.

🥵𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫🥵

With tomorrow's Heat Advisory continuing to forecast temperatures of 92° to 98° starting tomorrow morning, it's a good time for a reminder that animals, children, and individuals with respiratory or mobility issues should not be left in vehicles, even with the A/C going or windows rolled down.

𝙀𝙫𝙚𝙣 𝟐 𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙪𝙩𝙚𝙨 𝙞𝙨 𝙩𝙤𝙤 𝙡𝙤𝙣𝙜.

❌ Never leave children, animals, or medically fragile individuals alone in a hot car.
🌡 Check the car seat temperature before placing your child in the seat.
🕶 Use sunshades or tint your windows to help reduce heat.
📋 Create a system to remind you to check your child's seat before locking the vehicle - every time.
🔒 Keep your vehicle locked - cars are not playgrounds.

☀️ 𝐖𝐚𝐫𝐦 𝐖𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫, 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐝 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 🥶

The heat headed our way will make rivers, lakes, and even some pools look more inviting, but early summer water temperatures often remain much colder than the air.

Cold water can quickly affect your body, making it harder to swim, stay afloat, or reach safety.

✅ 𝗕𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗶𝗻, 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝘁𝗶𝗽𝘀:
🦺 🛟Wear a life jacket when boating, paddling, or fishing. Personal flotation devices should always be a part of your water adventure.
🐢 Enter the water slowly and be prepared for cold-water shock.
🏊🏊🏽‍♀️🏊🏿 Never swim alone - always use the buddy system.
🕵️‍♀️ Keep a close eye on children near any water.
👩‍💻 Check local conditions, currents, and water temperatures before heading out.
🚫🍹 Avoid alcohol when swimming or boating.

Remember: Warm weather doesn't mean warm water. Taking a few extra precautions can help ensure everyone enjoys a safe start to summer.

𝐌𝐄𝐃𝐈𝐀 𝐑𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐄:
𝐊𝟗 𝐃𝐞𝐥𝐭𝐚 𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝟑 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝟐 𝐝𝐚𝐲𝐬

On June 10, 2026, deputies with Yamhill County Sheriff's Office responded to an active disturbance in the City of Willamina. The involved suspect was known to have an active probation violation warrant for Assault on a Public Safety Officer and was reported to be under the influence of intoxicants.

Deputies made multiple attempts to de-escalate the situation and gain the suspect's voluntary compliance. Despite numerous opportunities to surrender peacefully, the suspect refused to cooperate with commands to exit the residence. Due to concerns for the safety of the home's occupants and the surrounding community, and with the homeowner's consent, deputies entered the residence and located the suspect barricaded inside an upstairs bathroom.

Deputies continued efforts to peacefully resolve the incident and provided several additional opportunities for the suspect to surrender. When those efforts proved unsuccessful, K9 Delta was deployed and assisted in the apprehension of the suspect.

The suspect was taken into custody, evaluated at Willamette Valley Medical Center, and lodged at the Yamhill County Correctional Facility.

YCSO would like to thank Polk County Sheriff's Office Oregon, Grand Ronde Tribal Police Department, and Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde Department of Emergency Services, as well as the staff at WVMC, for their assistance and support during this incident.

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On June 11, 2026, YCSO deputies responded to a report of trespassing in rural McMinnville. Utilizing a YCSO Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS), deputies quickly located the suspects and determined both individuals had multiple outstanding warrants. Deputies also discovered the suspects were in possession of a reported stolen vehicle.

Investigators further believed the suspects were connected to multiple theft investigations throughout Yamhill County and had been involved in a law enforcement pursuit earlier in the week.

Given the suspects' location, deputies rapidly established a coordinated containment operation utilizing YCSO Marine Patrol deputies on the river and patrol deputies on land. K9 Delta and a custody team were deployed to assist with the apprehension.

When deputies contacted the suspects, both individuals fled from Marine Patrol deputies and ran into a nearby brush line in an attempt to evade capture. As the custody team closed in, the suspects continued their efforts to avoid arrest.

K9 Delta was deployed, prompting the male suspect to surrender. He was taken into custody without incident.

The female suspect remained outstanding, and K9 Delta was utilized to conduct a track. After a brief search, K9 Delta located the female suspect, who then surrendered and was taken into custody without incident.

Both suspects were transported to the Yamhill County Correctional Facility, where they were booked and lodged on their outstanding warrants and additional charges.

YCSO would like to thank Newberg-Dundee Police Department for assistance from their UAS program and the citizens of Yamhill County for their continued support.

These incidents demonstrate the effectiveness of interagency cooperation and the value of the resources made available through community support. If you are interested in learning more about how the Yamhill County Sheriff's Office Foundation supports YCSO, please visit https://ycsofoundation.org/.