During its Monday, Feb. 13 meeting, the council will vote on its 2023 policy agenda, consider raises for the police department staff, and vote on whether to reallocate $1.1 million in federal housing funding.
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Salem police will start recording Monday with body cameras
The Salem Police Department will require that all patrol officers and detectives working in the field have body-worn cameras, to the tune of $400,000 a year.
DA releases harrowing account of robbery, pursuit and a fatal police shooting in south Salem
A man described by relatives as mentally ill went on a rampage in south Salem in January, ultimately firing at police as a school bus and Cherriots bus idled nearby. A grand jury ruled Salem police were justified in killing Michael J. Compton.
UPDATE: Police find teen reported missing
Salem police said early Thursday evening that officers had found a woman who was previously reported missing.
Overtime firefighters continue to fill in for Falck
The Salem Fire Department will continue to operate an ambulance until Falck can hire enough staff to meet emergency demand in the city. The cost will be covered through patient fees, according to the budget.
City to describe major parking reforms in forum for the community
The city is considering getting rid of its parking mandates, which dictate the number of parking spaces that must go with new buildings. The city’s open house to provide information on the topic will start at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 31.
State revokes former deputy’s certification over dishonesty, misconduct
Then-Deputy Jerry Wollenschlaeger was charged in 2019 for $12 in play left on a lottery machine by a patron who had stepped away, according to the state’s police licensing agency. A judge dropped the charge following a $1,500 civil compromise.
Salem vet charged with DUI, hit-and-run after striking pedestrian with car
Before his Saturday arrest, Eric Webb, 49, had pleaded guilty to driving under the influence seven times in Oregon.
AGENDA: Cherriots considers lowering fares, plans for e-fare
On Thursday, Jan. 26, the Cherriots board will discuss proposals to lower fare on its regional and 1X routes and move to a cashless fare system.
Teen sentenced to 90 months in prison for 2021 shooting
Kye Alfaro, 16, will start his sentence in the Oregon Youth Authority and after turning 25 will be moved to state prison, where he will be eligible for release after 45 months.