10-Year-Old Injured In Incident Involving A Firearm Willamina -05/05/25

On Sunday, May 4, 2025, at approximately 7:00 p.m., Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a report of a shooting involving a juvenile in the city of Willamina.

 

Upon arrival, deputies determined that a 10-year-old child had sustained a single gunshot wound. Emergency medical personnel provided immediate care on scene, and the child was subsequently transported by LifeFlight to a Portland-area hospital for further treatment.

 

The incident remains under investigation. At this time, no further details are being released to protect the privacy of the juvenile and the family.  There is no known threat to the community.

 

Anyone with information related to the incident is encouraged to contact the Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office at (503) 434-7506.

Weapons Seized And Arrest Made After Reports Of Gunfire In Sheridan (Photo) -04/15/25

On Sunday, April 13th, the Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office received multiple reports of gunshots in the 100 block of NW Richard Street in Sheridan. Deputies responded to the area and contacted a local resident, Jess Acuff, who denied discharging a firearm within city limits.

 

Later that evening, deputies were again dispatched to the area in response to a 911 hang-up call. An Oregon State Police Trooper, already in the vicinity and familiar with Mr. Acuff from previous encounters, made contact with him at his residence. During this interaction, the Trooper observed that Mr. Acuff was carrying a concealed handgun. Due to prior felony convictions, Mr. Acuff is prohibited by law from possessing firearms.

 

Deputies arrived shortly thereafter and attempted to engage with Mr. Acuff. A brief standoff lasted for several minutes before Mr. Acuff taken safely into custody.

 

A Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office detective assisted and obtained a search warrant for the residence. The subsequent search resulted in the seizure of 17 firearms—16 of which appear to have been manufactured by Mr. Acuff using various parts kits. Deputies also confiscated hundreds of rounds of ammunition, multiple firearm accessories, and numerous unassembled gun components. Firearms were found staged throughout the residence, and investigators discovered evidence that several rounds had been discharged inside the home.

 

Mr. Acuff was lodged at the Yamhill County Correctional Facility on multiple weapons-related charges. Following his initial appearance in Yamhill County Circuit Court, bail was set at $500,000.