Madeleine Moore
Madeleine Moore joined Salem Reporter in 2024 and reports on a variety of topics including public safety, addiction, treatment and the criminal justice system. She came to Salem after graduating from the University of Oregon in June 2024 with a bachelor’s degree in journalism.
UPDATE: 5 injured by northeast Salem fireworks explosion
Late Saturday night, on the Fourth of July, an explosion of illegal fireworks injured five people on a northeast Salem street. Neighbors recalled seeing people lying on the ground in the aftermath, surrounded by glass from broken car windows. The victims are in stable condition as of Sunday afternoon.
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After Bush Park shooting, one counselor is addressing gang violence through employment
Local counselor and nonprofit owner Sonny Saltalamachia recently celebrated the launch of a food truck employing youth impacted by gangs, homelessness and mental health challenges. Among the staff is a victim of the 2024 Bush’s Pasture Park shooting, who recently graduated high school early with As and Bs on his report card.
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Man accused of attempting to kidnap 3-year-old boy in northeast Salem
Salem police arrested a man Sunday evening, June 28, after a local father reported that a stranger tried to kidnap his son while outside an apartment complex.
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UGM suspect sent from Oregon State Hospital to jail after judge finds him fit to proceed in court
Tony L. Williams, the 43-year-old Bend man accused in the Salem Union Gospel Mission mass stabbing, was released back into jail this week after a Marion County judge found him mentally fit to participate in court.
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Salem Reporter sues Bethell, Marion County to obtain public records
After almost six months of silence from Marion County Commissioner Danielle Bethell on a public records request, Salem Reporter is suing her and the county to enforce the law requiring her to respond.
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Marion County asks federal court to reverse dismissal of ICE lawsuit
In February, a federal judge dismissed Marion County officials' lawsuit regarding sharing information to immigration enforcement. Marion County officials are now appealing the decision.
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Salem police officer justified in shooting man in response to hostage situation, jury finds
A jury found Salem police Sgt. Jason Donner was justified in shooting and injuring a man during a response by multiple officers to a hostage situation near Northeast Portland Road last week.
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Stolen car drifting in Willamette River to be towed Friday
There is little information known about the car in the Willamette River near Minto-Brown Island Park. It’s planned to be removed by a towing company with assistance from the Marion County Sheriff’s Office Friday.
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Two Roseburg men arrested, released after disrupting Salem Pride event
Salem police officers arrested two men from Roseburg at Saturday’s Pride parade and block party after they refused to leave the area when asked by event organizers and law enforcement.
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UPDATE: Few details on “officer-involved shooting” on Northeast Portland Road
A Salem police officer shot a man after responding to a 911 call from an encampment on Northeast Portland Road Thursday morning. The shooting is being investigated by the Oregon State Police.
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