State Police announced Saturday evening that “one suspect is deceased, another is injured and the original suspect has been arrested” in a shootout with police, providing no information about the deceased suspect’s role.
PUBLIC SAFETY
Fired Salem police sergeant accused of misconduct fights loss of license
The state Board on Public Safety Standards and Training on Aug. 31 found Jeffrey Keniston used his authority to gain a sexual relationship with a domestic violence victim. His attorney notified the state on Tuesday that he is challenging the revocation of his license.
Oregon lawmakers search for Measure 110 fixes for next year’s session
Oregon officials want to change the state’s addiction treatment system system to motivate people to get help.
Kotek directs Oregon State Police to crack down on fentanyl, shares few details
The governor is asking state police to lend their expertise to help Portland and Multnomah County seize drugs and go after fentanyl dealers.
Salem man dies after being struck by tree branch
Jim Arnold died Sunday night after being struck by a heavy tree branch that fell on a parked food truck on Aug. 29. His sisters described him as a loving father and grandfather.
City drops legal fight over Salem firefighter’s 2019 cancer death
City leaders said Monday they would not contest survivor benefits for the widow of a former Salem firefighter who died of cancer in 2019.
Advocacy group seeks court order to limit use of solitary confinement
The Oregon Court of Appeals in Salem will decide whether prisoners can be held for longer than 15 days in solitary confinement.
Man sentenced to 34 years in prison for arson spree, killing 2 dogs
Carl Sandberg was found guilty through two separate trials of setting fire to three Salem homes and a church, breaking into multiple homes and stealing identities. Two of the house fires he set left family pets dead.
Woodburn man charged with murder of woman found dead at Salem motel
Salem police announced that a Woodburn man indicted for murdering a woman found dead in a Salem motel surrendered on Monday, Sept. 19.
Oregon State Hospital will keep vehicle keys secure, add barriers to prevent escapes
Changes to the state hospital’s operations follow an order by federal officials to fix its transportation protocols so no more patients escape.
