Polk Co. Sheriff's Office
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Acting on an anonymous tip from a citizen, the Polk County Sheriff's Office located and dismantled an outdoor marijuana grow. The grow site was located off of Gold Creek Road which is in the northwest densely wooded portion of the county.
Located at the grow site was approximately 3,735 small marijuana plants, watering equipment including pumps and generators and camping equipment. The Polk County Sheriff's Office was assisted in dismantling the grow operation by several other surrounding local agencies.
If anyone has any information regarding this operation, please call Deputy Shane Zook. (503)623-9251
Polk County Detective Awarded Officer of the Year - 07/20/10
This past week Detective Rick Bojorquez of the Polk County Sheriff's Office was awarded the 2010 Oregon Narcotic Enforcement Association (ONEA) Officer of the Year at the Annual ONEA Conference held in Redmond, OR. Det. Bojorquez was the lead investigator on "Operation VACA", which resulted in the dismantling of a methamphetamine distribution ring operating in Polk and Marion Counties. The case resulted in the execution of four (4) search warrants and the arrest of four (4) individual members of the organization. Seizures included a 2007 Dodge Ram pickup, a 1998 Honda Accord, a 40" LCD flat screen television, $4,480.00 in currency, 11.3 grams of cocaine and 52.6 grams of methamphetamine.
Det. Bojorquez was also the lead investigator for a reported methamphetamine lab operation in the city of Independence during this past year. Det. Bojorquez assisted fellow officers by writing and serving a search warrant on a residence in Rickreall that identified an indoor marijuana growing operation and two duffle bags filled with ammunition, duct tape, scanners, night vision goggles and bolt cutters.
Det. Bojorquez has conducted training for new agents assigned to Narcotics Enforcement on the county's inter-agency Task Force (POINT – POlk Inter-agency Narcotics Team). In addition Det. Bojorquez remains active in his local community by serving as the Vice President of the Keizer baseball league.
This past week Detective Rick Bojorquez of the Polk County Sheriff's Office was awarded the 2010 Oregon Narcotic Enforcement Association (ONEA) Officer of the Year at the Annual ONEA Conference held in Redmond, OR. Det. Bojorquez was the lead investigator on "Operation VACA", which resulted in the dismantling of a methamphetamine distribution ring operating in Polk and Marion Counties. The case resulted in the execution of four (4) search warrants and the arrest of four (4) individual members of the organization. Seizures included a 2007 Dodge Ram pickup, a 1998 Honda Accord, a 40" LCD flat screen television, $4,480.00 in currency, 11.3 grams of cocaine and 52.6 grams of methamphetamine.
Det. Bojorquez was also the lead investigator for a reported methamphetamine lab operation in the city of Independence during this past year. Det. Bojorquez assisted fellow officers by writing and serving a search warrant on a residence in Rickreall that identified an indoor marijuana growing operation and two duffle bags filled with ammunition, duct tape, scanners, night vision goggles and bolt cutters.
Det. Bojorquez has conducted training for new agents assigned to Narcotics Enforcement on the county's inter-agency Task Force (POINT – POlk Inter-agency Narcotics Team). In addition Det. Bojorquez remains active in his local community by serving as the Vice President of the Keizer baseball league.
Local Polk County Deputy to Represent Oregon - 07/01/10
Sgt. Dustin Newman of the Polk County Sheriff's Office has been selected by the Special Olympics Oregon committee to represent Oregon in the National Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run. As a member of the Law Enforcement Torch Run final leg team, Sergeant Newman will begin the run in Ames, Iowa on July 10th and will conclude in Lincoln, Nebraska on July 18th. Only 46 states and 47 runners are being represented in the Law Enforcement Torch Run this year and Sergeant Newman is the only one selected to represent Oregon. This event is held every other year and for more information about the Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch run visit www.2010specialolympics.org.
Sheriff Wolfe is very proud of Sergeant Newman's dedication and support of such a worthy cause. Sheriff Wolfe further stated that "Even in these economical tough times, I'm proud to see individuals like Sgt. Newman are still willing and dedicated to helping others - not because they have to but because they want to".
Sgt. Newman has been actively involved in the Special Olympics for the past 4 years as the Polk County Sheriff's Office agency coordinator. He has participated in the Oregon Law Enforcement Torch Run each year and has helped bring in donations for Special Olympics Oregon.
Anyone interested in making a donation to the Special Olympics may drop off a check at the Polk County Sheriff's Office made payable to "Special Olympics - Oregon".
Sgt. Dustin Newman of the Polk County Sheriff's Office has been selected by the Special Olympics Oregon committee to represent Oregon in the National Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run. As a member of the Law Enforcement Torch Run final leg team, Sergeant Newman will begin the run in Ames, Iowa on July 10th and will conclude in Lincoln, Nebraska on July 18th. Only 46 states and 47 runners are being represented in the Law Enforcement Torch Run this year and Sergeant Newman is the only one selected to represent Oregon. This event is held every other year and for more information about the Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch run visit www.2010specialolympics.org.
Sheriff Wolfe is very proud of Sergeant Newman's dedication and support of such a worthy cause. Sheriff Wolfe further stated that "Even in these economical tough times, I'm proud to see individuals like Sgt. Newman are still willing and dedicated to helping others - not because they have to but because they want to".
Sgt. Newman has been actively involved in the Special Olympics for the past 4 years as the Polk County Sheriff's Office agency coordinator. He has participated in the Oregon Law Enforcement Torch Run each year and has helped bring in donations for Special Olympics Oregon.
Anyone interested in making a donation to the Special Olympics may drop off a check at the Polk County Sheriff's Office made payable to "Special Olympics - Oregon".