Today, the Oregon House of Representatives passed a landmark class action reform bill that will increase corporate accountability and provide funds for legal services for vulnerable Oregonians.
Oregon State Police are investigating a fatal head on crash that occured this afternoon on highway 22W at milepost 6.5, near Red Prairie Road in Polk County. Preliminary information indicates shortly before 4:30 p.m., a green, 1995 Plymouth Neon, was westbound on highway 22W near Red Prairie Road overtaking another vehicle in the oncoming lane.
Oregon State Police troopers are continuing the investigation into Sunday morning's single vehicle fatality crash on SR 240 near milepost 6 in Coos Bay. On February 8, 2015, at 10:39 a.m., OSP troopers were dispatched to a single vehicle rollover crash on Highway 240 near milepost 6.
Salem Fire Chief Mike Niblock met with employees of the Pioneer Trust Bank in downtown Salem, Oregon on February 5, 2015 to recognize their lifesaving actions during a recent medical emergency at their business. On January 2, employees from the Pioneer Trust Bank called 9-1-1 to report one of their customers was in cardiac arrest. The customer, a 78 year old man, was conducting business in the bank when he suddenly collapsed.
UPDATE: The Oregon Stae Police Bomb Sqaud has deemed the package safe. Marion County Sheriff's Deputies are interviewing a person of interest. Police are clearing the area, and traffic can return to normal.
Deputies with the Marion County Sheriff's Office and the Oregon State Police Bomb Squad are currently on scene and investigating a report of a suspicious package. The package was found on the 5th floor of the Court House Square Building, located at 555 Court Street NE, in Salem.
The Tigard Police Department, in cooperation with Crime Stoppers of Oregon, is asking for the public's help to locate a wanted murder suspect.
Airmen from the 142nd Explosive Ordnance Disposal unit, Oregon Air National Guard, presented a decommissioned Remote Ordnance Neutralization System (RONS) robot to the Oregon Military Museum at Camp Withycombe in Clackamas, Oregon, Feb. 6.
The majority of narcotics canines utilized by law enforcement have been trained as "4 odor dogs", meaning they have been trained to alert to the odor of methamphetamine, cocaine, heroin, and marijuana. The pending change authorizing the limited legalization of recreational marijuana has created a quandary for narcotics canine usage within the law enforcement community. This is the case with the narcotics dog belonging to the Newberg-Dundee Police Department.
A proposed streetlight fee, which would cost single-family households in Salem about $2.80 per month, will be considered by Salem City Council. The council on Monday will likely vote on scheduling a public hearing on the streetlight fee, tentatively planned for Feb. 23. Salem has relied on the gasoline tax for both streetlights and road repairs. The city's forecast for gas tax revenue, however, shows that gas tax alone won't be sufficient to pay for streetlights and road repairs.
Earlier this evening a woman was struck by an SUV while she sat on a bench in front of the EZ Laundry in South Salem. The driver remained on the scene, and police tell us that alcohol was not a factor. The woman was transported to Salem Hospital with unknown injuries.
UPDATE: Last night, at about 11:55 p.m., deputies with the Marion County Sheriff's Office responded to a two vehicle crash at the intersection of Quinaby Road NE and River Road N near Keizer. At the same time Alfonso Acosta-Acosta, age 20, of Keizer was driving his blue, 1997, Acura westbound on Quinaby Road NE. At the intersection of the two roads the vehicles collided sending both men to the hospital.
UPDATE: Today, Gustavo Isabel Vega, age 22 years, was arraigned on the charges of Attempted Aggravated Murder, Delivery of Heroin, Attempting to Elude a Police Officer, Criminal Mischief in the First Degree, Reckless Driving, and Resisting Arrest, stemming from an incident on Friday, January 30, 2015. This incident involved an Oregon State Police pursuit, in which the Marion County Sheriff's Office is leading the investigation.
Chief Terry Riley was officially sworn in Friday as the fire chief for Marion county Fire District #1. The swearing in ceremony was held at Station 1 in the newly constructed apparatus bays where Chief Riley took his oath in front of a sea of family, friends, district personnel, and representatives from neighboring fire and public safety agencies.
One male transported to Salem Emergency Room with stab wounds and deputies searching for suspects with a canine in the 4100 Block of Satter Dr NE, Salem. Marion County Sheriff's Office received multiple calls reporting a male in his 20's had been stabbed at approximately 10:22 PM Tuesday night. Deputies are currently searching for suspects with a canine in the area.
At 4:15 PM this afternoon, Marion County Fire District No. 1 (MCFD1) firefighters were called to a possible house fire in the 3000 block of Woodleaf Street in N.E. Salem. Upon arrival, personnel found a single-story home heavily involved in smoke and active fire, threatening neighboring homes. The incident commander immediately upgraded the response to a 2-Alarm Fire, bringing additional fire apparatus and personnel to suppress the fire. After 45 minutes of firefighting, personnel were able to bring the blaze under control. During the firefighting efforts, crews searched the smoke filled home for any victims. No victims were located and no injuries were reported.
Salem Police are investigating an early morning fatal vehicle/pedestrian crash on Center St NE near 18th St NE. Salem Police officers were dispatched to the intersection at approximately 5:45 this morning and found that 64-year old Stephen Buchanan of Keizer had been driving eastbound on Center St when he struck 77-year old David McGregor of Salem.
For approximately the last month the Marion County Sheriff's Office and its partners, the Marion County Dog Control, the Oregon Humane Society and the District Attorney's Office have been working complaints brought forth by a neighbor regarding a dog named Brewer. Over this time period, each entity has conducted its own investigation regarding the dog and have determined that no crimes have been committed and the dog is being cared for by standards set forth in the law.
A pedestrian was sturck by a car and killed about 5:30 this evening on Summer Street when he walked into trafic.The name of the deceased is being with held by police pending notification to next of kin. The driver remained on scene.
Shortly after midnight this morning a small group of people were in the intersection of Marion St at High St when at least two of them were struck by a pickup. When Salem News Journal arrived on scene one person was being transported, and another was still down in the street. We have asked the Salem Police for details, and we will bring you more if they respond back.