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.
Feds seek judge’s order to get Marion County parole records for ICE
The U.S. Attorney’s Office on Wednesday, April 1, asked a judge to enforce immigration subpoenas sent to four Oregon counties for information on people previously convicted of serious crimes, mostly in the last 10 years.
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Salem council candidates make their pitches to voters at Town Hall
Four current city councilors and their four challengers took the stage at the Elsinore Theatre Tuesday, March 31, to tell voters what they want to do if elected. The Town Hall was put on by Salem Reporter.
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Commissioners decry homeless camps, seek more behavioral health support
During their annual State of the County address Tuesday, March 31, Marion County commissioners talked about the planned drawdown of Detroit Lake, the homeless population in Polk County’s Wallace Marine Park and how gaps in mental health systems weigh on Marion County.
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Jury finds Marion County deputy justified in using deadly force during 911 response
The Salem man shot and injured by a Marion County Sheriff’s Office deputy during a hostage call response is now facing criminal charges including attempted assault and unlawful use of a weapon.
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Updates on attempted murder case, November shooting
Here’s Salem Reporter’s monthly feature with the latest developments in recent criminal investigations and prosecutions.
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Man accused of stabbing of 19-year-old in south Salem parking lot
Around 10:30 p.m. on Friday, March 20, Salem police officers found a man with life-threatening stab wounds after responding to a parking lot fight. After receiving surgery, the victim survived.
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Bridgeway to open Salem’s first sobering center, giving people a first step into treatment
In early June, Salem's first sobering center will open at Bridgeway Community Health's downtown hub for recovery services. The building's expansion will also add a larger place for people to be treated for withdrawal and get primary medical care.
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Marion County deputy shoots, injures man during response to suspected hostage situation
Oregon State Police said two Marion County deputies got into an “altercation” with a man armed with two knives while responding to a 911 call from an east Salem home Tuesday morning.
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Marion County’s top prosecutor opens grand jury review of conditions at state hospital
Paige Clarkson, Marion County’s district attorney, said she’s been increasingly concerned about the Oregon State Hospital’s ability to provide appropriate care for patients who need secure mental health treatment.
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Salem police chief to retire in May
Chief Trevor Womack led the Salem Police Department for five years, overseeing a recent drop in shootings and more use of data to guide policing decisions and inform the public.
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