Mac man arrested on historical sex crimes
Luis Miguel Straub, 26, of McMinnville was arrested on Tuesday, July 28, for alleged sexual abuse stemming from over a decade ago. The victim, now an adult, contacted the Yamhill County Sheriff’s ...
Arrests & Citations: July 31, 2026
Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office Corey Dee Combs, 54, Newberg, July 23, fourth-degree assault; booked into the Yamhill County Jail without bail. Gage Xavier Amaya, 18, Newberg, July 23, driving ...
Sheriff says there are no easy solutions to dog control
Yamhill County Sheriff Sam Elliott responded to social media complaints regarding the state of the dog control program Thursday, acknowledging it’s an issue for both law enforcement and residents. “Dog ...
Court Records: June 29, 2026
CIVIL FILINGS Atlas Financial Services vs. Sandra Gamel and Rodney M. Groleau: Renewal of $6,291.95 judgment. Barclays Bank Delaware vs. Lauren M. Wylie: Granted $1,724.26 judgment. PNC Bank, National ...
Over $11,000 in items recovered in theft operation
In June, the McMinnville Police Department conducted an organized retail theft operation working alongside retailer loss prevention staff, leading to 10 arrests and recovery of more than $11,000 in stolen ...
Arrests & Citations: July 24, 2026
Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office Corey Dee Combs, 54, Newberg, July 16, third-degree sexual abuse, harassment; booked into the Yamhill County Jail without bail. Christopher Michael Gardner, 55, ...
Amity man sentenced to 28 months for child luring
A Lincoln County jury found Richard Brotherton, 63, of Amity, guilty of luring a minor on July 1. On Monday, July 20, he was sentenced to 28 months with the Oregon Department of Corrections. On March ...
Acuff gets 48 months for weapons charges
Jess Bradley Acuff, 53, of Sheridan was sentenced last week to 48 months with the Department of Corrections related to an arsenal of illegal weapons recovered at Acuff Storage. On April 13, 2025, Yamhill ...
Arrests & Citations: July 10, 2026
Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office Jack Ray Eichhorn Jr, 45, Salem, July 3, Newberg Municipal Court hold; booked into the Yamhill County Jail on $10,000 bail. Josue Alejandro Cruz-Velasquez, 27, Newberg, ...
Park brawlers scheduled in court
Several young McMinnville men charged with riot and assault stemming from an April 28 brawl at Joe Dancer Park have court proceedings continuing through the summer. On Thursday, July 2, three of the defendants ...
Sheridan councilor may see charges dismissed
A Sheridan city councilor is expecting to have all misdemeanor charges dismissed once he renews his Oregon concealed carry permit. Ian Thomas Houston, 46, is facing a misdemeanor charge of unlawful possession ...
Former employee sues McMinnville over termination
A former part-time McMinnville Police Department employee is suing the city for more than $500,000 on allegations she was wrongly dismissed nine days before going on pregnancy leave. Mikayla Hansen filed ...
Court Records: July 6, 2026
CIVIL FILINGS Bank Of America, N.A. vs. Teresa M. Emery: Granted $15,903.01 judgment. Pacific NW Federal Credit Union vs. Maribel Ortega: Granted $14,837.56 judgment. Bank Of America, N.A. vs. Sarah ...
Arrests & Citations: July 2, 2026
Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office Joshua Joseph Storrs, 52, Salem, June 25, recklessly endangering another person, probation violation; booked into the Yamhill County Jail without bail. Bryan St ...
Caretaker charged with stealing from clients
A McMinnville caretaker has been indicted on two counts of first-degree theft after allegedly stealing jewelry from her senior clients. According to the McMinnville Police Department, Emily Ann Womack, ...
