Category Public Safety
Salem police focus on crosswalk safety warnings downtown
The department's crosswalk safety campaign is intended to educate drivers, issuing warnings as well as citations for egregious violations.
Two injured in crash on Highway 22
A driver and passenger from Salem were flown to area hospitals in critical condition following the Thursday morning crash.
Vitae Springs fire 100% contained
The fire south of Salem forced over 100 families to evacuate their homes and burned 164 acres, but caused no injuries or structures lost.
Man who assaulted police, stole patrol car in chase found guilty by jury
A Polk County judge sentenced David Leroy Miles, 35, to 68 months in prison after a May incident where he stole a Salem police officer's car and led police on a high-speed chase.
A request for millions as state lawmakers consider major overhaul of public defense system
The office of public defense plans to ask the Legislature for $6 million to help it through the current crisis.
Salemites say improvements needed to “confusing” fire alert system
More than 100 people had to evacuate their homes this weekend as the Vitae Springs Fire burned nearly 165 acres.
Field mowing suspected as trigger for Vitae Springs Fire, officials say
Fire officials are investigating the cause of the Vitae Springs Fire, honing in on a field mowing operation underway on Friday, Sept. 9.
Beaverton man charged with murder in Polk County road rage incident
Justin McAnulty was arrested Friday on charges alleging he shot and killed Dennis Anderson two months ago on Highway 18 in Polk County.
Police identify Salem man shot, killed by homeowner during Keizer home invasion
Keizer police on Thursday identified the person killed as 30-year-old Aaron Scott Gage, of Salem.