Oregon State Police tell us they are investigating a crash at milepost 267 on I-5 southbound with blockage. The northbound lanes of travel are not affected. According to the OSP Northern Command Center, the Marion County Sheriff's Office began getting reports of a vehicle going the wrong way on I-5, northbound in the southbound lanes, at approximately milepost 264.
This morning two cars collided and caused at least one death, according to Oregon State Police. All Southbound lanes are closed until OSP can complete the investigation. Police are diverting traffic off I-5 South at Woodburn, exit 270. We will bring more on this as soon as police release it.
In June, 2014, the Keizer Police Department received a report from a citizen alleging Jarrod Wells, who lives at 1922 Saundra Lee Way NE in Keizer, Oregon, was selling methamphetamine from his home. This complaint was assigned to the Community Response Unit (CRU) and an investigation was begun.
Oregon State Police troopers are continuing the investigation of a four vehicle fatal motor vehicle crash on Highway 99W at milepost 112 near Junction City in Lane County. Today at approximately 6:59 a.m., Oregon State Police troopers were dispatched to a four vehicle crash on highway 99W at milepost 112 with a single confirmed fatality.
“The national average for regular unleaded has been below $3 a gallon for 17 consecutive days, with more than three-quarters of U.S. gas stations now reporting prices below this price. For the week, the national average loses a nickel to $2.88 a gallon while Oregon’s average slips half a cent to $3.07.” AAA Oregon/Idaho Public Affairs Director Marie Dodds says,
Last night at about 9:45 p.m., three vehicles collided on McKay Road NE near Arbor Grove Road NE, between St. Paul and Donald. Investigators believe that a 1994, Ford Explorer being driven by Thomas Michael Wood, age 60, left its lane of travel side swiping a 2005, Chevrolet Avalanche, then running head-on into another vehicle.
McMinnville Police are requesting assistance in locating and recovering Reagan M. Bute (age 7), who is illegally in the custody of her father, Paul Robert Bute. Paul Robert Bute is described as a white male adult, age 38, 5'08", 150 pounds, and with brown hair and brown eyes. Reagan Bute is a seven year old white female, approximately 3' 6" and weighs about 60 pounds. She has light brown or dirty blonde shoulder length hair, possibly in a ponytail.
Brooklake Road NE will be closed on November 24, 25, and 26 for railroad crossing repairs.
The Union Pacific Railroad crossing is located West of State Hwy 99E and East of I-5 in Brooks.
A Salem Police Department Narcotics Detection Canine is missing in West Salem. The canine, Rex, escaped from his handler's residence and was last seen near West Salem High School at about 1:30 pm this afternoon. Rex is a 4-year old German Shepard, about 85 lbs and his right ear does not stand up fully.
Earl Barnes was crossing Silverton Road from the north to the south, after leaving the plaid pantry when he was hit by a vehicle driving east on Silverton Road in the number two lane.The vehicle struck Barnes with the passenger side of their vehicle. Speed does not appear to be a factor in this case. As mentioned last night, the driver of the vehicle remained at the scene and fully cooperated with the investigation.