Salem News Journal Page 20

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.

One year later, Oregon State Police is asking for the public's help to locate the vehicle and driver involved in the death of two men on October 30, 2013, who were reportedly struck by a vehicle on Highway 199 about two miles south of Cave Junction.

 
The Clackamas County Commissioners have increased the reward offered for information leading to the arrest of Dirck Morgan White, 42, the prime suspect in the murder of Assistant Clackamas County Weighmaster Grady Waxenfelter, who was shot and killed on Feb. 6 while on duty. The reward, which was $16,000, has been increased to $25,000. 

An Oregon State Police traffic stop early Saturday morning near Medford led to the arrest of two Washington men after the trooper discovered approximately 68 pounds of marijuana in their rented vehicle. The OSP Drug Enforcement Section is continuing the investigation. Last Saturday at approximately 12:53 a.m., an OSP trooper stopped a rented 2014 Hyundai Sonata displaying California license plates

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. 

Shortly before 2:00 a.m. Sunday morning a fir broke out in a dethatched garage and quickly spread to the home. It was reported that two occupants got out safe, however we can't verify that at this time. Gusty winds quickly fanned the fire to an inferno and spread the flame throughout the property.

Preliminary results of the autopsy indicate the cause of his death was smoke inhalation pending further toxicology results. Niya Breann Sosa-Martinez, the mother of Andre Sosa, has been arrested

When police and fire personnel arrived on scene they found a fully engulfed apartment unit. They went to work putting out the fire, and when they could, they entered the building for a search and found the boy's body

Crews arrived within five minutes to find a three-story home at 22030 Shannon Place in West Linn fully engulfed with fire burning through the roof and a large column of black smoke. Crews initiated an aggressive fire attack and found fire inside the home burning on the first and second floors as well as involvement of much of the rear of the home.

Last night at about 6:48 pm, Marion County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to Swegle Rd NE and Cordon Rd NE regarding a jogger struck by a car. The 16 year old jogger was heading west on Swegle Rd, when the vehicle struck him from behind.

Teddy Stivahtis, the suspect in a homicide in Gresham and two bank robberies in the metro area, was taken into custody today by police. The Portland Police Bureau took him into custody without incident after contacting him at the Burlingame Fred Meyer on Barbur Blvd at around 3:45 p.m. today. Gresham Detectives are en route to interviewing him tonight regarding the homicide

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. 

The Marion Co. Sheriff's Office has confirmed that a 13 year old boy was struck and killed by a passenger train tonight near Gervais. Some where around the area of 4th Street and Alder Street the boy was struck by the train while walking on the tracks.

The Marion Co. Sheriff's Office has confirmed that a 13 year old boy was struck and killed by a passenger train tonight near Gervais. Some where around the area of 4th Street and Alder Street the boy was struck by the train while walking on the tracks.