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Wrecked El Camino Photo: Linn County Sheriff
Linn County Investigating Fatal Crash on Old Salem Road
(September 5, 2017, 3:55 pm) ALBANY, Ore.

The crash was caused when a 1978 Chevrolet El Camino, operated by Grant Thomas Hromas, 50-yrs-old of Albany, left the south bound lane of travel and crossed completely over to the north bound lane of travel. This caused a nearly head on crash with a 2013 Hyundia Elantra sedan.


Crash Scene Photo: Linn County Sheriff's Office
Jefferson Man Dies in Single Car Crash
(September 4, 2017, 9:58 pm) ALBANY, Ore.

Linn County Sheriff Bruce Riley reports his deputies are investigating a fatal, motor vehicle crash. The single-vehicle crash occurred today on Century Drive near Viewcrest Road, Albany. The crash was reported to the Linn County Sheriff's Office 9-1-1 Center at 3:48 p.m.


From OSP
Fiery Crash Sends Man to Hospital
(September 1, 2017, 1:57 pm) SALEM, Ore

A fiery crash on I-5 in Albany just after midnight sent one man to a Portland hospital. A passing motorist stopped and helped pull the driver from the vehicle before it became fully engulfed in flames.   I-5 northbound was closed until the fire could be extinguished 


Do You Know This Man
Albany Police Asking Help Identifying Burglary Suspect
(February 12, 2015, 2:13 pm) ALBANY, Ore

During the late evening hours of Sunday, February 1, 2015, 4 downtown Albany businesses were forcibly entered and property was taken. One business had surveillance video which captured images of the suspect.


Train Kills 19 Year Old Man in Albany
(October 28, 2014, 8:59 pm) ALBANY,Ore They were confronted by an employee who told them it was not safe as trains travel through that area very fast, moments later Warner was hit by the train.

Linn County deputies are investigating the death of a 19-year old man that was struck and killed by a train near Old Salem Road, in Albany. The victim was identified as Luke James Warner, from Brownsville. 


Photo by: Jerry Freeman
Fatal Crash I-5 in Albany
(October 23, 2014, 2:01 pm) ALBANY,Ore The car's driver was pronounced deceased at the scene. (Video)

Oregon State Police are continuing their investigation into the cause of Thursday morning's cross-over fatal traffic crash that occurred on Interstate 5 in the North Albany area. The Northbound lanes are still closed with a detour in place and one southbound lane, using the shoulder, is open for traffic. Detours are causing trafic backups on frontage roads in the area. 


A fire on Monday in Albany affected two adults, three children, and three pets. Photo Courtesy: Alba
Family of Five, Three Pets Saved from Albany House Fire
(September 30, 2014, 9:00 am) ALBANY, Ore. First arrving firefighters said they found the attic area of the two story home fully involved.

On Monday, at 3:50 p.m., the Albany Fire Department was called to 3127 SE 26th Ave on the report of a house fire.


35-year-old Charles V. Agosto. Photo Courtesy: Linn County Jail
Oregon Police Track Down Suspect by Using His Strong Cologne Scent
(September 29, 2014, 11:50 am) LEBANON, Ore. The susepct told police that he regretted applying too much cologne prior to leaving his house.

While attempting to stop a vehicle for failing to obey a traffic control device and speeding, a Lebanon Police Officer initiated a pursuit of the suspect vehicle after it failed to yield to emergency lights and siren.


The end of summer has arrived in Salem as heavy rainfall could occur tonight.
Salem, mid-Willamette Valley 5 Day Forecast Features Rainy Days
(September 23, 2014, 8:35 am) SALEM, Ore. Get all your local Salem, and mid-Willamette Valley weather information from Salem News Journal

Here is your Salem, mid-Willamette Valley 5-day weather forecast from Salem News Journal.


Oregon State Police say the body of 28-year-old Katherine Davidson has been identified as the body r
Woman’s Body Found near Truax Island North of Corvallis
(September 19, 2014, 2:25 pm) CORVALLIS, Ore. Oregon State Police Spokesman Lt. Gregg Hastings says Katherine Davidson most recently lived in the Albany, Oregon area, and the cause of her death is still no known,

Oregon State Police say the body of 28-year-old Katherine Davidson has been identified as the body recovered by police on Sept. 17 near Truax Island in the Willamette River Greenway off Riverside Drive north of Highway 34.


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