Category Public Safety
Ex-Salem police officer indicted on more theft charges, computer crime
Thayres, in red, volunteered as a cadet adviser while in Gulfport, Fla. Thayres was hired by Salem Police Department in 2014. (Courtesy of Seth Thayres) Former Salem police officer Seth Thayres was indicted Tuesday for new crimes that started within a month of being placed…
New Salem police team looks to curb repeat, low-level crimes
Salem Police Department vehicles seen near Salem City Hall last November. (Caleb Wolf/Special to Salem Reporter) A new team from the Salem Police Department will work with the city’s code enforcers to reduce the number of derelict buildings, drug houses and homeless camps. Lt. Treven…
Salem cop arrested in Portland says on-duty incident triggered mental illness
Officer Seth Thayres joined Salem Police Department in 2014. He said after a dangerous encounter with an armed robber in March 2017 triggered bipolar disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder. (Courtesy of Seth Thayres) A former Salem police officer has made his first public statements after…
Updated: Salem cop arrested in Portland for theft, meth possession
Officer Seth Thayres, who joined Salem Police Department in 2014, was arrested Wednesday in Portland and charged with theft and methamphetamine possession. (Courtesy of Multnomah County Sheriff) 3:50 p.m. Feb. 7: This article was updated with more information from the Multnomah County District Attorney’s Office.…