On May 1, 2021, Tillamook Narcotics Team (TNT) member, Tillamook Police Department’s Detective Chris Barnett was working as a Field Training Officer (FTO) for Officer Tim Sadler. TCSO TNT Detective Chase Ross…
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Tillamook County Major Crimes Team Investigates Homicide/Suicide in South County May 8th
On May 8, 2021, at approximately 8:00am, two white male adults were found deceased in a residence on Mt. Hebo Rd, in south Tillamook County. An investigation into the deaths is being…
Tillamook County Sheriff Detective’s Traffic Stop Turns Up Drugs, Guns, Felon in Possession
A recent traffic stop yielded large amounts of narcotics and sparked an investigation in which two handguns were seized. On April 29th, 2021, TCSO Narcotics Detective Chase Ross was covering a patrol…
Surf Rescue Operation at Tierra Del Mar Today, March 16th
By Ed Ruttledge, Tierra Del Mar resident A surf rescue operation was needed on the beach at Tierra Del Mar on Tuesday, March 16, 2021. At about 12:30 p.m. a person was…
Dory Boat, Jomar Sinks in Heavy Surf at Cape Kiwanda March 9th, Boat Occupants Swim to Shore
On March 9, 2021 at 10:18 am, Deputies Greiner and Berger responded to a reported capsized boat in the Pacific Ocean near Cape Kiwanda. Despite being cautioned by fellow dory fishermen due…
Water Rescue Drone Demonstration March 6th, hosted by Garibaldi Fire Rescue
By Undersheriff Mike Kelly On Saturday, March 6, 2021, Chief Jay Marugg, and Garibaldi Fire-Rescue hosted a water-rescue drone demonstration by Pacific UAV Technology out of Banks, Oregon. Billed as a company…
Tillamook County Sheriff’s Office Deputies, OSP Rescue Driver from Overturned Vehicle in Nestucca River This Morning, March 7th
***UPDATE 8:10 PM, March 7, 2021*** The Tillamook County Sheriff’s Office is sad to report that despite the efforts of all who responded to the incident described below, and provided medical care,…
Netarts-Oceanside Fire & Rescue Hosts Water Safety/Rescue Brainstorming with Stakeholders to Identify Solutions to Reduce, Prevent Future Tragedies
Netarts Bay provides an impressive backdrop for memories for those who recreate on this beautifully unique body of water. However, Netarts Bay has also been the location of many tragedies. On February…
Tillamook County Sheriff’s Deputies Tree Heroics Rescue Stranded Motorists during Weekend Ice/Snow Storm
(From Tillamook County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page) While many of us (including this writer) stayed clear of the ice storm that raged this weekend (Friday Feb. 13 through Sunday Feb. 15) in…
Tillamook County Sheriff’s Detectives Make Arrest on Child Pornography Charges
ROCKAWAY BEACH – On February 10, 2021, the Tillamook County Sheriff’s Office Detective Division was assisted by the Rockaway Beach Police Department when they executed a search warrant at a residence in…