MCSO Investigates Drowning In Scotts Mills County Park (Photo)
- 08/05/26
On August 4, 2026, at approximately 8:24 p.m., deputies responded to a report of a possible drowning at Scotts Mills County Park. Upon arrival, the victim was not located.
Early this morning, the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office Dive Team searched Butte Creek at Scotts Mills Falls and recovered the body of a 20-year-old man.
The Sheriff's Office extends its condolences to the victim's family and asks the public to respect their privacy during this difficult time.
No additional details will be released at this time.
We ask the public to avoid Scotts Mills County Park while this investigation continues.
The Marion County Sheriff's Office thanks the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office for the assistance of its Dive Team.
MCSO Investigates Drowning In Scotts Mills County Park (Photo)
- 08/05/26
On August 4, 2026, at approximately 8:24 p.m., deputies responded to a report of a possible drowning at Scotts Mills County Park. Upon arrival, the victim was not located.
Early this morning, the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office Dive Team searched Butte Creek at Scotts Mills Falls and recovered the body of a 20-year-old man.
The Sheriff's Office extends its condolences to the victim's family and asks the public to respect their privacy during this difficult time.
No additional details will be released at this time.
We ask the public to avoid Scotts Mills County Park while this investigation continues.
The Marion County Sheriff's Office thanks the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office for the assistance of its Dive Team.
Update- Road Closures On West Stayton Road Due To Field Fire
- 08/03/26
UPDATE: Stayton, Ore. - The fire has been extinguished. West Stayton Road SE remains closed between Stayton Road SE and Darley Road SE due to debris and downed power poles blocking the roadway. The road closure is expected to remain in effect until the debris has been cleared and utility crews have completed repairs.
Stayton, Ore. - West Stayton Road SE near Stayton is closed between Stayton Road SE and Darley Road SE due to a large-scale response due to an active fire scene. Deputies have made door to door notifications at residences directly impacted by the fire, the road closure is expected to remain in effect for an extended period of time.
In consultation with the Stayton Fire District, no evacuations outside of the immediate area are being issued at this time.
Additional information will be released as it becomes available.
Update- Road Closures On West Stayton Road Due To Field Fire
- 08/03/26
UPDATE: Stayton, Ore. - The fire has been extinguished. West Stayton Road SE remains closed between Stayton Road SE and Darley Road SE due to debris and downed power poles blocking the roadway. The road closure is expected to remain in effect until the debris has been cleared and utility crews have completed repairs.
Stayton, Ore. - West Stayton Road SE near Stayton is closed between Stayton Road SE and Darley Road SE due to a large-scale response due to an active fire scene. Deputies have made door to door notifications at residences directly impacted by the fire, the road closure is expected to remain in effect for an extended period of time.
In consultation with the Stayton Fire District, no evacuations outside of the immediate area are being issued at this time.
Additional information will be released as it becomes available.
Law Enforcement Activity At Keizer Rapids Boat Ramp
- 08/02/26
The Marion County Sheriff's Office is conducting an investigation in the area of the Keizer Rapids Boat Ramp.
The public is asked to avoid the area while the investigation is underway and to follow directions from deputies and other law enforcement personnel.
No additional information is available at this time.
Law Enforcement Activity At Keizer Rapids Boat Ramp
- 08/02/26
The Marion County Sheriff's Office is conducting an investigation in the area of the Keizer Rapids Boat Ramp.
The public is asked to avoid the area while the investigation is underway and to follow directions from deputies and other law enforcement personnel.
No additional information is available at this time.
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