Dahlen arrested in John Day with stolen motorcycle, drugs
By Logan Bagett on Tuesday, October 6th, 2026 in Eastern/Southeast Oregon News Eastern/Southeast Oregon Top Stories
JOHN DAY – Grant County Sheriff Todd McKinley was recently in KJDY studios. During a Coffee Time visit, the Sheriff elaborated on a recent traffic stop that resulted in the arrest of 26-year-old Sierra Dahlen of Seneca on a stolen vehicle charge. The Sheriff said it was a motorcycle that was stolen:
“So, the bike had a switched plate on it…A traffic stop occurred on Third Street, right by the bridge there at [Les] Schwab’s. [Deputies] discovered the bike was stolen out of Clackamas. It had been stolen probably three weeks ago, roughly. [It had] been repainted. The individual was arrested. Drugs were found and [she] was transported to the jail. The bike was recovered.”
Listen to the full podcast with Sheriff McKinley below:
Read the initial story regarding the arrest below:
PREVIOUS: (From 9/30) – A Seneca woman was arrested Tuesday on a stolen vehicle charge. On September 29th, at approximately 4:04 p.m., Grant County Sheriff’s Office personnel initiated a traffic stop near 3rd Avenue and West Main in John Day. As a result, Sierra Lynn Dahlen, 26, of Seneca was arrested for involvement with a stolen vehicle. We’ll provide updates as they are released.
