West Linn Police Department

11/07/2026

☕❄️ COFFEE & COCOA WITH A COP! ☕🍫

We're brewing up something special, West Linn! 💙💛

Join us on Friday, December 4, from 9–11 AM at Starbucks (18900 Willamette Dr.) for a fun morning with your West Linn Police officers!

👮‍♂️ Our officers will be taking orders, brewing coffee, and serving up your favorite drinks!

🍫 Bringing the kids? We'll have a special cocoa station where our youngest community members can enjoy a warm cup of hot chocolate and spend some time getting to know our officers!

Whether you're young, young at heart, a coffee lover, or a cocoa enthusiast, EVERYONE is welcome!

Come share a smile, enjoy a warm drink, and connect with the officers who serve your community. We can't wait to see you! ☕❤️

11/06/2026

🚔🔎 ONE MINUTE WITH THE CHIEF | RECOGNIZING OUR DETECTIVES! 👏

Some of the most extraordinary work happening at the West Linn Police Department is work you rarely get to see!

Our Detective Division investigates some of the most serious, sensitive, and complicated criminal cases in our community. These investigations often require countless hours of painstaking work, tremendous attention to detail, and an unwavering commitment to seeking justice for victims. 💙

🏆 And this year, our detectives have earned some incredible recognition!

👏 Detectives Catlin Blyth and Karni Petit were honored with the prestigious Healing Hearts Award for their exceptional dedication to protecting children and supporting victims of abuse.

🌟 Detective Karni Petit received a formal Letter of Commendation recognizing her outstanding investigative work.

🏅 Detective Catlin Blyth was presented with our Meritorious Service Award for his exceptional dedication, professionalism, and contributions to our department and community.

⚖️ And just last week, another significant criminal investigation resulted in a 56-count indictment, demonstrating the complexity and importance of the cases our detectives handle.

These accomplishments are just a glimpse into the incredible work our detectives do every single day!

I truly believe we have some of the most highly trained, dedicated, and capable detectives anywhere. Their work isn't always visible to the public, but the impact they make on victims, families, and the safety of our community is enormous.

💙 To our detectives: THANK YOU! Your professionalism, compassion, determination, and commitment to justice make our entire department proud!

Please join me in recognizing these outstanding professionals! 👏👏👏

11/04/2026

On October 29th, 2026, a Clackamas County grand jury indicted Sabrina Marie Senecal, 48 of Kitsap County Washington, on fifty-six (56) total charges, including Trafficking in Persons (8 counts), Compelling Prostitution (8 counts), Promoting Prostitution (8 counts), Purchasing S*x with a Minor (8 counts), Coercion (8 counts), S*x Abuse in the Second Degree (8 counts), Luring a Minor (1 count), and Stalking (7 counts).

These charges stemmed from a 6-month long investigation by West Linn Police Department Detectives that began in September 2025.

Sabrina Senecal has been in custody in Kitsap County Washington since February 6th, 2026, on separate charges in Washington arising from the same investigation. The Washington charges include Trafficking in the First Degree, S*xual Exploitation of a Minor, Child Molestation in the Third Degree, and Communication with a Minor for Immoral Purposes.

The West Linn Police Department urges those with concerning information about Sabrina Senecal to contact us at (503) 655-6214, referencing case number # 25-5453.

11/03/2026

🍫🍪 SNACKS, SMILES, AND AN AMAZING COMMUNITY! 💙💛

WOW! We are feeling incredibly grateful (and very well-fed!) thanks to an amazing group of friends from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints here in West Linn! 🙌

This wonderful group stopped by the police department to deliver an absolutely HUGE October snack box for our officers and staff! And when we say HUGE, we mean it! 📦🍿🍬 The variety and sheer number of delicious snacks packed into this box were unbelievable!

But here's what makes this even more special. ❤️

This wasn't their first delivery! They surprised us with a snack box in September, returned with another in October, and have already promised to come back in November! 🥰

Our officers and staff work around the clock, and having a great assortment of snacks available to grab between calls, during a busy shift, or on a long night is genuinely appreciated. It's a thoughtful, practical gift that reminds our team just how fortunate we are to serve this community.

To our friends at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints: THANK YOU! 💙 Your generosity, kindness, and continued support mean more to us than you know.

One of the things we love most about West Linn is the incredible people who call it home. Partnerships like this are what make our community so special, and we are proud to share such a wonderful relationship with our neighbors.

We appreciate you, West Linn! 💛👮‍♂️

10/30/2026

🎃👻 One Minute with the Chief | Halloween Safety! 🚔🍬

Halloween is almost here, and that means our West Linn neighborhoods will soon be filled with excited kids, creative costumes, and LOTS of candy! 🍫🍭

As families head out for trick-or-treating, we want to share three simple reminders to help everyone have a fun and safe Halloween!

🚗 1. DRIVERS, SLOW DOWN!
Keep an extra eye out for little ghosts and goblins! Excited kids aren't always paying attention to traffic, so please slow down and stay alert, especially in residential neighborhoods.

🔦 2. MAKE SURE YOUR KIDS ARE VISIBLE!
Flashlights, glow sticks, and reflective materials can make a big difference in helping drivers see trick-or-treaters after dark.

🚶 3. USE SIDEWALKS AND CROSSWALKS!
Remind your kids to stay on sidewalks whenever possible, use designated crosswalks, and always look both ways before crossing the street.

🏡 Halloween is one of those great traditions that brings our neighborhoods together, and we want everyone to enjoy it safely!

💙 From all of us at the West Linn Police Department, have a fun, safe, and HAPPY HALLOWEEN! 🎃👻🍬

10/30/2026

🎉 Congratulations, Sergeant Taylor Neil! 👏👮‍♂️

Yesterday, we had the privilege of officially swearing in Taylor Neil as the newest Sergeant with the West Linn Police Department!

Sergeant Neil's connection to WLPD goes back more than two decades. While attending Western Oregon University, where he earned his degree in Criminal Justice, Taylor completed an internship with our department in 2003. Just one year later, in 2004, he joined WLPD as a police officer. Now, after more than 22 years of dedicated service to our community, he begins the next chapter of his career as a Sergeant.

Making the occasion even more special, Taylor was joined by several members of his family. Family has always been an important part of Taylor's life, and we were grateful they could share in this milestone.

Please join us in congratulating Sergeant Neil on his well-earned promotion! We look forward to his continued service and leadership within our department and community.

💙💛 Congratulations, Sergeant Neil!

10/28/2026

10/21/2026

🎃👻 Fall Fest in the Forest was a blast! 🍬🚔

WLPD had a great time joining our community at Saturday's Fall Fest in the Forest at Mary S. Young Park!

Our officers handed out LOTS of candy, enjoyed some fantastic Halloween costumes, and had the opportunity to visit with hundreds of kids and families throughout the afternoon.

Events like this are one of our favorite ways to connect with the community we serve. It's always great to see so many smiling faces and have some fun together!

A big thank you to West Linn Parks & Recreation for putting on another great community event, and to everyone who stopped by to say hello!

We can't wait to do it again next year! 🎃

10/21/2026

Recognizing Outstanding Investigative Work! 👏🚔

We want to recognize Detective Karni Petit for her outstanding investigative work that recently earned her a formal Letter of Commendation!

What started as a routine mail theft investigation turned into a much larger case when Detective Petit went the extra mile, uncovering a separate scheme involving forgery and identity theft.

Through her persistence, attention to detail, and collaboration with the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office, the investigation resulted in additional criminal charges and ultimately a conviction that sent one suspect to prison for 24 months.

This is a great example of the hard work that often happens behind the scenes in law enforcement. Detective Petit didn't stop at the original crime. She followed the evidence, put in the extra work, and helped hold those responsible accountable.

Great work, Detective Petit! Thank you for your dedication to our community!

10/09/2026

🚛 WLPD wants to extend a huge thank you to all the partnerships who helped make our 2026 Touch-a-Truck a huge success! We appreciate your teamwork and dedication in making this a fun and memorable event for our community. Our officers enjoyed meeting everyone who came out to see the rigs! 🚑💙