Salem officials have yet to explain why Deputy Chief Steve Bellshaw retired under a separation agreement in February. The city said Friday it wouldn’t disclose records supporting its own claim that it didn’t investigate misconduct allegations because it couldn’t find a qualified investigator.
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Jury awards $1 million to protester injured by Salem police
Following a trial, a federal jury determined a Salem police officer used excessive force when he shot Eleaqia McCrae twice with rubber bullets during a May 2020 protest, causing permanent eye damage.
New Northgate mural a sunflower mosaic of faces
The painting at the intersection of Northeast Carlton Way and Donald Street is the third in Salem since city councilors approved a street mural program earlier this year.
Marion County public health urges caution due to rabid bat
The bat was tested on Monday, Sept. 26, at the Oregon State University Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory and was found to have rabies, according to a press release.
Body of West Salem teen found in Willamette River
The Oregon State Medical Examiner determined cause of Zackary Brenneman’s death was drowning, and detectives found no evidence of a crime or foul play, the Salem Police Department said Tuesday afternoon.
Teen arrested for causing southeast Salem house fire, police say
Salem police said Monday the fire near Wilbur and Cross streets started after the teen set a lit sparkler into a Halloween decoration.
UPDATED: Salem City Council wants funding identified for mobile crisis response
A year after the city of Salem halted plans to create a crisis response team, councilors on Monday will vote on asking city employees to move forward with finding funding sources and seeking proposals.
Salem-Keizer school bus driver arrested for driving students while under the influence
Police say the driver ferried 15 students on two separate bus routes the morning of Tuesday, Aug. 9, and was involved in a crash between the two routes.
Keizer residents will see a big wastewater rate hike over the next two years
The average Keizer resident would spend about $24 more per year in wastewater fees starting in 2023.
Bar employee accused of robbing Graveyard Bar
A woman working at the Graveyard Bar and a man she lives allegedly stole more than $30,000 from the bar, which is across the street from their residence, police said.