McMinnville, OR – Five people were arrested Wednesday during a coordinated family violence warrant sweep across Yamhill County as part of a nationwide enforcement effort.
According to the Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office, the county’s Domestic Violence Response Team (DVRT) joined agencies across the U.S. on October 15, 2025, for the 22nd Annual National Family Violence Apprehension Detail—a day dedicated to serving outstanding warrants tied to domestic violence and related offenses.
The Yamhill County team—made up of 41 officers from multiple departments—identified about 60 individuals with active warrants, probation conditions, or restraining orders. By 10 p.m., officers had completed 51 compliance checks and 12 warrant attempts, resulting in five arrests on various charges, some domestic-violence related.
Sheriff Sam Elliott said the sweep highlights ongoing efforts to hold offenders accountable and protect families affected by violence. “Domestic violence is as prevalent here as it is anywhere else,” Elliott said. “This operation shows offenders that Yamhill County is not a place where that behavior is tolerated.”
Participating agencies included the Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office, McMinnville and Newberg-Dundee police, Oregon State Police, and Grand Ronde Tribal Police, among others. Officials credited the coordinated effort with increasing community safety and awareness during National Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
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