City of West Linn Press Releases - Active

WEST LINN - Officer Dave Heimbuck took William C. Dinnell into custody for False Information to a Police Officer. At the jail, he learned Dinnell was a wanted felon and an out of compliance sex offender. John L. Bealer Jr., one of Dinnell's travelling companions had devised a scheme to help Dinnell avoid detection, by using Bealer's own son's name. Mr.

WEST LINN - Early Sunday morning West Linn Officers arrested Robert Michael Mihalak Jr. and Joshua Eric Lindsay for several commercial burglaries in West Linn.

WEST LINN- Friday night, February 26th, at the historic McLean House, four young ladies from West Linn were selected to represent their community and promote the annual tradition of the Old Time Fair. This annual community event, now in its 54th year, takes place July 16th, 17th, and 18th in Willamette Park.

About the 2010 Fair Court Princesses:

WEST LINN - On Thursday, the City of West Linn installed a new City-owned transit shelter on Highway 43 in front of the Central Village shopping center. This transit shelter is the first of three planned transit shelter installations along the highway; two more are planned for the following locations:

* Highway 43 and Elliot Street – Expected to be installed next week

WEST LINN - The West Linn Police Department will host an open house at their facility Tuesday evening, January 26, 2009 from 5:00pm until 8:00pm. The station is located at 22825 Willamette Drive in West Linn. This is an opportunity for residents to tour the current facility and meet the officers.

WEST LINN - Former Portland Trailblazer Brian Grant will match all admission fees and donations collected at Friday's 789 JAM, up to $10,000, with proceeds going to American Red Cross Haiti relief. Cash or checks made payable to American Red Cross will be accepted at the dance, which will be held Friday January 22, 2009 from 7:30-10pm at Willamette Christian Church, 3153 S.

WEST LINN - The 789JAM is a dance set up for 6-9th graders held at the Willamette Christian Church in West Linn. The event is sponsored by the City of West Linn Police, Parks and Recreation Departments, the Church and former Trailblazer Brian Grant. The goal of the 789JAM is to provide a safe, healthy outlet for our youth.

WEST LINN - West Linn is a city with its eye to the future and a history of innovation in its parks and recreation system. With the adoption of the 2007 Parks, Recreation and Open Space (PROS) Plan, the City established a conceptual trails network as an integral part of making West Linn a livable city that contributes to the health and wellness of its community members.

WEST LINN - West Linn Police responded to over fourteen car prowls today, November 2, 2009, which occurred overnight. Most of the cars were unlocked, although a few windows were broken to gain entry.
Items stolen included IPOD mp3 players, GPS units, garage door openers, purses, sunglasses, credit cards and identification.

WEST LINN - On September 19, 2009 a West Linn resident contacted the West Linn Police regarding the fraudulent use of a credit card. The victim reported one of the family's credit cards was missing and being used throughout the Metro area.

WEST LINN - On Tuesday night, October 27, 2009 just before midnight, the West Linn Police was notified of a possible impaired driver northbound I-205 near Hwy 43 (Willamette Drive). The caller reported a silver vehicle driving all over the road and varying its speed.

WEST LINN - On October 24, 2009 West Linn Police responded to the 23500 block of Skyline Drive regarding a "possible shots fired" call. A resident, Mr. Rick Boes, reported during the night it appeared a bullet had entered the wall of his apartment.

WEST LINN - Using nixle.com and twitter.com

In an attempt to better communicate with our residents, the West Linn Police Department has begun using two on-line services; Nixle.com and the more commonly known Twitter.com.

Nixle.com is an online information service that provides accurate, trusted, and secure communications from the Police Department as well as City Hall.

WEST LINN - Francisco Gonzalez-Ramirez (28) attempted to elude West Linn Police Officers after being called in as an intoxicated driver; he was subsequently arrested for Kidnapping second degree, Eluding Police, and Reckless Endangering.

WEST LINN - The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) has given an Award for Outstanding Achievement in Popular Annual Financial Reporting to the City of West Linn for its Popular Annual Financial Report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2008.

WEST LINN - The West Linn Public Library is calling for artist applications for exhibits in 2010. Applications must be received by October 30.

WEST LINN - The West Linn Public Library will feature the photography of Bruce MacGregor and the ink drawings of Deb Perry-Guetti during the month of October. The exhibit will run October 6-29 in the library’s Community Room which is open to the public when not in use, and always open on Sundays noon - 5 p.m.

CHICAGO - The Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting has been awarded to the City of West Linn by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) for its comprehensive annual financial report (CAFR) for fiscal year 2008.

WEST LINN - Police need your help in identifying three burglary suspects - click here to view a video of burglars in the store and click here to view a video of the entry.

WEST LINN - On Wednesday morning, July 23, 2008 Glen Carl RIDDERBRUSH (57 years old) was traveling north on I-205 approaching 10th Street when one of the tires on his Ford pickup went flat. He pulled onto the shoulder to change the tire, and while kneeling down to remove the lug nuts; he was struck by a passing vehicle, injuring both his ankles.