Sweet Home Police Department

09/28/2026

Congratulations to Officer Alger on his graduation from the Oregon DPSST Academy! He is now ready to begin his field training, accompanied by experienced Field Training Officers, and will be patrolling the streets in the coming months. 🚨

09/22/2026

This puppy was found at Safeway last week and was then turned into SHPD. He is currently being cared for at a dispatcher’s residence. If you are the owner or know who is, please contact us to discuss options. 541-367-5181

09/16/2026

We are hoping to identify the person who tied up a dog to the front door of the Sweet Home Fire Department last night (September 15, 2026). If you recognize him, contact Officer Vineyard at 541-367-5181 or [email protected] and reference case 202606506.

09/11/2026

****Nandina Street is now open at 3:28 PM. Thank you for your patience.****

Sweet Home Fire is currently working on a structure fire in the 1400 block of Nandina Street. Nandina Street is currently closed. Please avoid the area.

09/11/2026

September 11th, 2001, is a day that so many of us remember even 25 years later. A day when we lost 2977 people, including 72 law enforcement officers and 343 firefighters. Take a moment today to honor those brave individuals who made the ultimate sacrifice for their community.

09/08/2026

We are so excited to see all of the kids' back-to-school photos today that we had to share one of our own. Today is Officer Bolkcom's first day in his new role as the School Resource Officer. We can't believe he's growing up so fast and hope he makes lots of new friends this year.

09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day to all of the hard-working members of our community.

Labor Day is also our annual reminder that our kids will be returning to school to learn the skills they need to succeed in whatever career they choose.

Starting tomorrow, we need to do our part to make sure they get there safely. School buses will be back on the roads, stopping to pick up students, and the 20-mile-per-hour speed zones will be in effect. Give yourself that extra bit of time in the morning to make they all have a great first day back.

09/02/2026

**PRESS RELEASE CORRECTION**
SWEET HOME POLICE OFFICERS ARREST 2 AFTER RESPONDING TO DISTURBANCE.

Cruz Fisher Olguin Jr, was correctly identified as Nicolas Flores by the Linn County Jail Deputies. The press release has been updated to reflect the correct name of the person arrested and charged. Flores additionally had a parole violation warrant.

On August 31, 2026, at approximately 11:05 p.m., the Sweet Home Police Department received multiple 911 calls regarding a physical disturbance near the intersection of 12th Avenue and Nandina Street involving a stabbing. Officers responded and found a citizen holding 2 of the involved parties at gunpoint. The citizen cooperated; however, the 2 involved tried to leave the area, resulting in the foot pursuit of one of them. The pursuing officer lost the subject in a nearby apartment complex.

Officers contacted the second involved person, 20-year-old Logan Gibbs of Sweet Home, who had a stab wound. Sweet Home Fire District medics responded to treat his injuries.

A short time later, SHPD dispatch received a call reporting that an unknown male had come into a nearby apartment, and the resident believed the male had been shot. SHPD Officers and deputies from the Linn County Sheriff’s Office contacted the male and detained him. It was determined that he had not been shot but had been involved in the disturbance and was the subject who had run from the officers. That person provided a fake name but was identified as 19-year-old Nicolas J Flores of Address Unknown.

Another involved individual, a 51-year-old from Sweet Home, was transported to Lebanon Community Hospital for treatment of injuries received during this disturbance. Officers and Detectives conducted interviews with those involved and witnesses.

Gibbs was arrested for Assault 3rd degree and Disorderly Conduct 2nd degree.
Flores was arrested for Assault 3rd degree, Disorderly Conduct 2nd Degree, and giving false information to a peace officer.

Both Gibbs and Flores were lodged at the Linn County Jail on the above charges.
Witnesses reported that there were additional involved subjects, one possibly named Caleb, in this disturbance. Anyone with additional information is asked to please call 541-367-5181 or contact Officer McPherson at [email protected] or Detective Sanchez at [email protected] and reference case 202606157

Thank you to the Sweet Home Fire District, the Linn County Sheriff’s Office, and the Oregon State Police for their assistance.

GGH
09-02-26
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09/01/2026

**PRESS RELEASE**

**SWEET HOME POLICE OFFICERS ARREST TWO AFTER RESPONDING TO DISTURBANCE**

On August 31, 2026, at approximately 11:05 p.m., the Sweet Home Police Department received multiple 911 calls regarding a physical disturbance near the intersection of 12th Avenue and Nandina Street.

Officers arrived and found a citizen holding two of the involved individuals at gunpoint. The citizen cooperated with officers; however, the two individuals attempted to leave the area. An officer pursued one of them on foot before losing sight of him in a nearby apartment complex.

Officers contacted the second individual, 20-year-old Logan Gibbs of Sweet Home, who had suffered a stab wound. Sweet Home Fire District medics responded and treated Gibbs for his injuries.

A short time later, SHPD dispatch received a report that an unknown male had entered a nearby apartment and may have been shot. SHPD officers and Linn County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded and detained the male. Officers determined he had not been shot and that he was the individual who had fled from officers. He initially provided a false name but was later identified as 19-year-old Cruz Fisher Olguin Jr. of Madras.

Another person involved in the disturbance, a 51-year-old Sweet Home resident, was transported to Lebanon Community Hospital for treatment of injuries. Officers and detectives conducted interviews with those involved and witnesses.

Gibbs was arrested for Assault in the Third Degree and Disorderly Conduct in the Second Degree.

Fisher Olguin Jr. was arrested for Assault in the Third Degree, Disorderly Conduct in the Second Degree, and Giving False Information to a Peace Officer.

Both were lodged at the Linn County Jail on the above charges.

Witnesses reported that additional individuals may have been involved in the disturbance, including one person possibly named Caleb. Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call the Sweet Home Police Department at 541-367-5181, contact Officer McPherson at [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]), or Detective Sanchez at [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]). Please reference case #202606157.

Thank you to the Sweet Home Fire District, Linn County Sheriff’s Office, and Oregon State Police for their assistance.

GGH

09-01-26

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08/27/2026

****Reunited with owner****

This friendly pup was found wandering around in the area of 46th and Kalmia today at about 11:15am. If you are the owner or you know who is, please contact us for reunification. 541-367-5181

Thank you.