To night about 10:00 PM a man was killed when he walked into traffic on Silverton Road in Salem. We don't know much at this time, but are in the process of following up with Marion County Sheriff’s Office.
33 year old Salem resident David Diedrich reported that at approximately 4:15 pm he was riding his bicycle westbound on the south sidewalk of Court St NE and just beginning to cross Church St NE when he was struck by a vehicle that was traveling northbound on Church St. When David was struck by the vehicle, both he and his bicycle were thrown up on the hood of the vehicle, then they both fell back to the ground.
Residents are invited to attend a West Salem Business District Open House at Roth's in West Salem on Wed., Nov. 12, 2014, from 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. The open house is an opportunity to review draft development concepts and transportation options for the commercial, retail, and employment areas of West Salem, including Wallace Road, Glen Creek Road, and Edgewater Street.
Retail gas prices are down in 40 states and Washington D.C. this week, with Oregon drivers enjoying the largest weekly drop in the nation of 15 cents, and the largest monthly drop of 48 cents. The Oregon average for regular unleaded is $3.21 which is the lowest price since Feb. 1, 2011.
Men in custody at the Oregon State Correctional Institution recently raised $4,200 for Camp Agape Oregon when they hosted their annual walkathon fundraiser. The event was held on the institution yard to raise money for children of incarcerated parents to attend Camp Agape, a four day experience for children in Lane County who have a parent in prison.
Sheriff's Deputies responded to a crash where a vehicle left the roadway and rolled and killed the driver. The vehicle was occupied by the driver and one passenger.
A 15-year old Salem male was taken into custody by Salem Police officers for slashing multiple vehicle tires in south Salem during the later evening hours of October 31 and early morning hours of November 1.
Marion County Fire District #1 held a special board meeting today to appoint an acting/interim fire chief for the fire district. Former Chief J. Kevin Henson submitted his resignation earlier this month with an effective date of October 31st, and the board of directors unanimously supported the appointment of Assistant Chief Terry Riley as the acting interim fire chief.
Sunday, November 2nd marks the end of Daylight Saving Time and serves as a good reminder for Oregonians to test their smoke alarms. The Office of State Fire Marshal is urging residents to test their smoke alarms before automatically changing the batteries.
October 29, 2014--Washington County Sheriff's Property Crime Unit Detectives are searching for additional theft victims following the indictment of a Salem woman. There are several victims identified in multiple jurisdictions.