Category Public Safety
“Functionally obsolete” Oregon State Penitentiary poses health and safety risks to the incarcerated, audit finds
An audit by the Oregon Secretary of State identified health risks across the Oregon Department of Corrections’ facilities, particularly in the century-old Oregon State Penitentiary.
Police raid 3 Keizer spas, investigating prostitution, human trafficking
In affidavits, they describe businesses brazenly advertising sex for sale, available in the heart of Keizer in suites whose windows and doors are masked by images of legitimate-looking massages.
Grant funding continues Salem police involvement in violence reduction work
The Salem Police Department plans to use two grants it received this year to support mentors for at-risk youth and train staff on tracking crime trends as part of a years-long community initiative to reduce violent crime.
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Heat advisory in effect Tuesday and Wednesday in Salem
A heat advisory is in effect in Salem through Wednesday night as temperatures near 100 degrees.
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Updates on Chemeketa instructor, child abuse cases
Here is Salem Reporter’s monthly feature with the latest developments in recent criminal investigations and prosecutions.
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Report: Marion County judge’s sexist language made other judges feel unsafe, degraded
Several Marion County judges heard judge's use of misogynistic obscenities, state deputy marshal's report says.
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Marion County sees requests for immigration enforcement amid statewide surge
The Criminal Justice Commission published its annual report of federal immigration requests to Oregon law enforcement agencies. The Marion County Sheriff’s Office led the bulk of agencies with 29 requests, which the agency did not cooperate with.
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78 firearms, drug manufacturing supplies seized in connection to Salem man
A man from northeast Salem was initially arrested this week for a domestic violence violation. But in two searches since his arrest, detectives have seized dozens of firearms, drugs and machines made to manufacture both at locations tied to him.
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In a packed courtroom, Polk County celebrates a child’s return home
Friends and family of Kammi Murray and Jordan Hoover filled a Polk County courtroom on Tuesday, July 7 to celebrate the couple’s graduation from Family Recovery Court. The program brings together case workers, service providers, lawyers and a judge to help families navigate housing and substance use treatment in order to regain custody of their children.
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