The city of Salem said it would take the equivalent of a full-time person working a full week to compile records that show a public city statement was true. Salem officials said last month that the city couldn’t find a third-party investigator to look into misconduct allegations against Deputy Police Chief Steve Bellshaw, who retired under a special agreement earlier this year.
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Driver strikes, kills pedestrian east of Salem
The Marion County Sheriff’s Office said Wednesday the driver remained at the scene, and there is no indication speed or impairment contributed to the crash.
Marion County prosecutor weaves judge’s election into sentencing discussion
Marion County Deputy District Attorney Brendan Murphy asked Judge Erious Johnson last month to sentence a defendant before the Nov. 8 election so voters could be informed about his candidacy.
AGENDA: Marion County Commissioners reconsider funding for behavioral health housing
Commissioners on Wednesday will consider a $6.31 million contract with the state for housing assistance and residential behavioral health treatment. The board postponed a vote to accept the funding at a Sept. 21 meeting.
City expects homeless navigation center to open February
The center is intended to be a temporary shelter for 75 people to receive treatment and prepare to move out directly into housing. Some services at the long-awaited facility won’t come until after its opening due to supply chain issues.
Drifted into the system: Salem police restrain, jail man in apparent crisis
Salem police suspected Peter Leonard may have been having a mental health crisis. They wanted to detain him anyway, triggering a confrontation that resulted in Leonard’s hospitalization as well as criminal charges.
Man arrested for two September shootings in Salem
Salem police on Tuesday arrested 20-year-old Aljoze Reyes for two shootings they say occurred on Sept. 28 and 29.
Marion County Commissioners consider Covid relief funds for fire district, nonprofits
Marion County Commissioners meet at 9 a.m. Wednesday in the Senator Hearing Room at 555 Court Street N.E. The meeting is streamed live on YouTube.
Property tax assessments show record jumps in Salem-area property values
The value of homes and residential land in Marion County jumped nearly 27% in 2022 — but Measure 50 will limit tax increases to 3% in most cases.
Guilty plea closes Polk County cold murder case 25 years after body found
Brian Clifton pleaded guilty Thursday to murdering his wife Kathy Thomas in 1996 when the couple lived in Salem.
