Sheriff: Large homeless encampment cleared near Albany, multiple people arrested

ALBANY, Ore. (KPTV) – A large homeless encampment just outside of Albany has been cleared, according to the Linn County Sheriff’s Office.

The sheriff’s office said the clearing of the property, located north of Talking Water Gardens at 733 Northeast Waverly Drive, comes after neighbors and visitors raised several safety concerns.

Investigators reported assaults, fires, stolen property and drug activity tied to the people camping there…

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