Salem police arrested Edwin Johnson, 33, on Tuesday after he sent sexually sexually explicit messages on Instagram to a police officer posing as a minor, according to court records.
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Teen drowns while swimming at Keizer Rapids Park Saturday
Filemon Santos, 19, was swimming at Keizer Rapids Park on Saturday when he jumped off a dock and never resurfaced. The teen died a day later, according to a Keizer police news release.
Silverton man sentenced to 17 years for Keizer rampage that killed pedestrian
Sean Beck has pleaded guilty to striking and killing a pedestrian in July 2021 as prosecutors say he fled police.
Ironman returns to Salem on Sunday with 2,500 competitors
Salem’s Ironman on Sunday will be the third time the triathlon has been held in the state. As this year’s event ends a three-year agreement, organizers hope to make the race a staple in Salem.
UPDATE: Marion County commissioners approve startup grant for mental illness treatment program
Commissioners on Wednesday approved a $1.2 million contract with B2 Community Care to purchase and open a residential treatment home for people with intellectual or developmental disabilities as well as severe mental illness.
64-year-old man dies, teen charged with murder in June 29 attack
Police and prosecutors have provided little information about the attack that killed Russell Mikolas.
UPDATE: ARCHES cooling center extends Friday, Saturday hours due to heat
Temperatures around 92-97 degrees and possible “critical fire weather conditions” are expected in the Willamette Valley through Saturday, according to alerts from the National Weather Service.
New Sheriff Nick Hunter wants to get to the root of Marion County’s pressing issues
Commissioners on June 7 appointed Nick Hunter Marion County Sheriff, completing the term of retiring Sheriff Joe Kast. Hunter has supervised three of four divisions and led a SWAT team at the sheriff’s office.
Salem teen sentenced to life in prison for 2021 murder-for hire
Gerardo Trujillo-Torres, now 19, pleaded guilty to shooting two people and killing one when he was 16 in January 2021. The teen must serve at least 15 years before he will be eligible for parole.
No cause reported for fire in furniture factory at Oregon State Penitentiary
Prison officials say no one was seriously injured in a fire Monday at an Oregon Corrections Enterprises furniture factory.