WEST LINN, Ore. — The latest West Linn police log highlights a range of incidents from traffic crashes and animal complaints to fraud reports and suspected domestic disturbances.
Between October 24 and October 30, officers responded to dozens of calls throughout the city, most of which involved minor incidents and no injuries.
On October 24, police handled several non-injury accidents, including hit-and-runs near Willamette Falls Drive and 10th Street, and later near 7th and Jefferson Streets. That same evening, a resident reported that a man yelled at their son to give up his scooter near Ostman Road.
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Animal-related calls were frequent throughout the week. Multiple reports came in about dogs barking for hours and appearing in distress, including one near Rose Way, where the caller said the dog had previously been seen bleeding from the mouth. Other complaints involved a dog tied to a pole, one locked inside a car, and another barking for hours on Saddle Court.
On October 25, police received calls about possible abuse or neglect, as well as a cashier allegedly selling alcohol to a visibly intoxicated person. Later that night, officers responded to reports of a loud party and a tip about underage drinking expected to occur nearby.
The following morning, on October 26, stolen e-bikes were reported on 14th Street, followed by reports of a juvenile-involved sex crime and a possible child assault seen by a witness. Police also investigated a domestic incident early that morning.
By October 27, officers were back in action after a store clerk reported an elderly man who claimed his house had been broken into. Later that day, another hit-and-run occurred on Hood Street, and a rifle with a scope was reported stolen from Tompkins Street, though the theft reportedly took place in August.
The next day, October 28, brought more calls — including a possible DUII near Debok and Blankenship Roads, and a suspicious man walking around property on Willamette Falls Drive, asking to use the bathroom. Later, a fight was reportedly starting in a backyard on Wakerobin Court.
On October 29, unusual reports continued to pour in. A man was seen taking photos in front of schools, claiming he was photographing trees. Police also received calls about theft, suspicious people, neighbors harassing each other, and one peculiar report involving a tractor purchase gone wrong. The caller said they bought a tractor in Texas, but the deal somehow became entangled in bank fraud traced back to West Linn.
Later that day, a driver crashed into a building on Amy Street, and another report described someone shouting “Help, he’s kidnapping me!” near 12th Street and 8th Avenue — followed by a separate domestic incident report moments later.
The week concluded with yet another possible domestic disturbance reported in the early morning hours of October 30.
While most incidents resulted in no serious injuries, the log shows the wide range of calls that West Linn Police handle each week — from loud parties and barking dogs to fraud investigations and safety checks.
