The number of violent crimes reported in Salem declined slightly last year but is still up about 61% compared with a decade ago. Reported property crimes were at a 12-year low.
Ardeshir Tabrizian
Motorcyclist dies after collision on Center Street Bridge Thursday evening
Police say Mark Sewell, 27, of Salem, was riding a motorcycle east on the Center Street Bridge Thursday evening when he collided with a concrete barrier. Sewell died at the scene.
YOUR GOVERNMENT: Safe walking routes for Four Corners kids move forward
Marion County Commissioners on Wednesday approved a construction contract for a project that will add a crosswalk and more sidewalks near Four Corners Elementary School this summer.
Salem barber faces new charges alleging sexual abuse of minors
Salem barber Eron Griffin has been indicted on new felony charges alleging he sexually abused underage victims. He was charged in a separate case in November with molesting teenagers during haircuts at his home barbershop.
West Salem man arrested with fake mailbox keys
Police on Monday searched a west Salem home and arrested a second suspect as part of a nearly two-year investigation into mail theft in the Salem area.
Salem man charged with dealing fentanyl in jail after inmate’s overdose death
Samuel Grill is accused of trafficking fentanyl in the Marion County Jail in November 2022. Another inmate at the time, Will Schultz, died of a fentanyl overdose while in jail.
Following Salem, Marion County hires researchers to analyze gun violence
The Marion County Sheriff’s Office estimates it will release a report in late summer on gun violence across the county after hiring the same researchers the city of Salem used. The data will include unincorporated east Salem, which was notably missing from a recent city report.
Salem police sergeant leaves agency ahead of DUI trial
Salem police say Sgt. Dustin Wann departed the agency on Tuesday due to an “administrative action.” They provided no details on Wann’s exit, including whether it was related to his pending drunk driving charge.
Man, 22, dies in SE Salem crash Thursday night
Police said David Luna started turning north from Kuebler Boulevard onto Battle Creek Road when he crossed another driver’s path. Luna was killed.
EVENTS: Junk Hunt, art demo and skating on Salem’s weekend schedule
Live comedy, music and theater are all on the bill this weekend in Salem. Here’s your guide to Salem events from Friday, April 12, to Sunday, April 14. Shopping Vintage sale The Great Junk Hunt is back at the Oregon State Fairgrounds Friday from 4-9 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m.[Read More…]
