Tag: Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office
Weather Service Eases Fears of Flooding in Umatilla County
Despite rain and snow forecast for later this week, no river flooding is expected in Umatilla County, according to a briefing by the National...
Body of Elderly Man Found in Driveway in Hermiston
The body of an elderly Hermiston man was found Monday morning in a driveway on Alpine Drive.
According to the Umatilla County Sheriff's Office, deputies...
Suspect in Hermiston Armed Bank Robbery in County Jail
The suspect in a Hermiston bank robbery Friday afternoon is in custody after leading police on short vehicle pursuit.
Just prior to 3 p.m., Hermiston...
Autopsy Being Performed on Man Who Died in Antlers Hotel in...
The Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office is awaiting an autopsy report regarding the death of a man at hotel in Ukiah.
Umatilla County Dispatch received a...
Semi-Truck Driver Killed Tuesday in Collision with Train Near Echo
A truck driver was killed when his vehicle was struck by a train near Echo on Tuesday.
According to the Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office, two...
Hermiston Man Dies in ATV Accident
A Hermiston man died and a teenager was injured Friday afternoon in an ATV accident near Meacham.
The Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office and the Oregon...
Motorist Dies in I-84 Collision
A Washington motorist was killed Monday evening in a collision on Interstate 84.
Just after 7:30 p.m., Oregon State Police troopers and emergency personnel responded...
Umatilla Man Charged with Alleged Robbery of Hermiston Metro Mart
A Umatilla man is in jail after being arrested on Monday on a robbery charge.
Baustun Alan Burgin, 20, was charged with second-degree burglary for...
Chimpanzee Shot and Killed After Attacking 2 Women in Pendleton
A pet chimpanzee was shot and killed Sunday morning in Pendleton after it attacked its owner and her daughter.
Just around 8 a.m., Umatilla County...
Michael Metcalfe Pleads Guilty to Second-Degree Murder, Other Charges
Michael James Metcalfe pleaded guilty to second-degree murder as well as robbery, burglary and other charges in Umatilla County Circuit Court.
Metcalfe pleaded guilty on...
Public Funeral Service for UCSO Deputy Jason Post Set for Sunday
Update: This story has been updated with the newest information, specifically that the service at Skyview Memorial Park will be private.
A funeral service for...
U.C. Sheriff’s Office Senior Deputy Drowns in Rafting Accident
The Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of Senior Deputy Jason Post, who died Saturday in a rafting accident near the Minam...
Multiple Agencies to Search for Missing Woman This Weekend
Umatilla County Search and Rescue and the Oregon State Police will conduct a multi-agency search near Meacham this weekend for a missing 56-year-old female.
Deborah...
Man Life Flighted to Hospital Following Snow Bike Accident
A Walla Walla man was Life Flighted to a hospital Saturday evening following a snow bike crash south of Highway 204.
Around 5:13 p.m. on...
Sheriff’s Office, Community Partners Monitoring for Potential Flooding
Following the devastating flood events of the past couple of years, many in the region are wondering if or when it will happen again.
The Umatilla County Sheriff's Office said today that the National Weather Service and Umatilla County Emergency Management are conducting regular briefings...
Hermiston Man Gets 200 Years in Prison After Pleading Guilty to...
A Hermiston man was sentenced to 200 years in prison after pleading guilty to 19 sexual offense counts involving his granddaughter.
Umatilla County District Attorney...
1 Injured in Head-On Collision
The Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office (UCSO) is continuing an investigation into a two-vehicle collision early Monday morning that left a Boardman resident hospitalized.
Around 4:50...
Man Rescued After Snowmobile Crashes on Top of Him
A snowmobile rider was rescued Sunday afternoon following an accident in which the snowmobile landed on top of the victim.
The accident occurred around 1...
Heppner Man Charged with Manslaughter Found Dead in Jail Cell
The Heppner man wanted in connection to a homicide investigation in Morrow County was found dead in his jail cell Saturday morning.
Umatilla County Sheriff’s...
Hermiston Man Dies in Collision
A Hermiston man was killed Tuesday night in a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Joy Lane and Sagebrush Road.
The Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office...