K9 Ripp Nabs Burglar Hiding in Bathroom During Late-Night Eugene Break-In

Upon arrival, K9 Ripp quickly located Adam Leroy Linday, 40, hiding in a bathroom.Photo byLane County Sheriff's Office

EUGENE, Ore. – Lane County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Adam Leroy Linday, 40, in the early hours of September 18, 2024, following a burglary at a residence in the 1100 block of Maxwell Road.

Deputies responded to a 2 a.m. report of a burglary after the homeowner’s alarm was activated, and a broken window was discovered. Upon arriving, K9 Ripp was deployed to search the building. The K9 quickly located Linday, who had barricaded himself in a bathroom.

Deputies negotiated Linday’s surrender, and he was arrested without further incident. Linday was lodged at the Lane County Jail and faces charges of Burglary in the 1st Degree, Criminal Mischief in the 1st Degree, and Criminal Trespass in the 1st Degree.

The Lane County Sheriff’s Office K9 Unit is supported by community donations, which help cover the cost of food, veterinary care, and equipment for the K9 team. Learn more or donate at: Lane County K9 Unit.

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By Kristy Tallman, Oct. 18, 2024
The Republic News

Source: Lane County Sheriff’s Office

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