Over the past week, West Linn police responded to a variety of calls ranging from domestic disputes to traffic accidents and concerns over off-leash dogs. The incidents reflect both routine law enforcement duties and community safety issues.
On October 10, officers handled multiple incidents. Early in the morning at 8:32 a.m., a sex crime involving a juvenile was reported, followed by a child custody dispute at 10:26 a.m. Later that day, a caller reported that their daughter had barged into their home and refused to leave at 12:18 p.m. Officers also responded to a man walking and talking to himself near the 4000 block of Robin Place at 5:28 p.m.. Traffic incidents included an accident with reported injuries near Salamo Road and Bland Circle at 7:07 p.m. Multiple domestic incidents were reported that evening, including one at 9:30 p.m., and police checked on three individuals near the 19300 block of Robin Circle, one of whom was “yelling at nobody.”
On October 11, a resident reported identification theft at 11:11 a.m., highlighting ongoing concerns over personal security.
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October 12 brought early-morning concerns, including a vacant home with lights on and an abandoned vehicle at 12:45 a.m., and a possible DUII near I-205 and Southwest Stafford Road at 3:33 a.m. A burglary was reported at a storage unit near the 2400 block of Willamette Falls Drive at 7:26 a.m., and later in the day, complaints included a neighbor playing loud music (1:36 p.m.) and two loud gunshots heard near the 800 block of Willamette Falls Drive (2:14 p.m.). Police also investigated a possible intimidation attempt during a child custody exchange at 5:13 p.m.
On October 13, officers responded to a harassment report at 11:29 a.m., involving racial slurs while a person was fixing a truck. At 2:40 p.m., a caller reported their son hit a tree with his car near Rosemont Road and Salamo Road. A notable call regarding off-leash dogs came at 3:46 p.m., when a resident reported someone swearing at them while chasing their uncontrolled dog near the 1400 block of 12th Street. Later, at 9:07 p.m., a caller reported seeing someone drive down a road and walk into a closed section of a park.
On October 14, a resident shared secondhand information about a child being threatened by a parent in a parking lot at 12:07 p.m., and a possible DUII was reported near Ostman Road and Willamette Falls Drive at 9:42 p.m.
The week concluded on October 15 with a report of a possible domestic incident at 1:03 a.m.
These calls illustrate a broad spectrum of community concerns, from domestic disputes and traffic issues to safety hazards like off-leash dogs and potential DUII incidents. Residents are reminded to follow local regulations, including leash laws, and report suspicious activity to help maintain safety in West Linn.
