Category PUBLIC SAFETY
UPDATE: Man who died by suicide in Salem police station lobby had history of depression
Salem police say they could not establish why a man fatally shot himself in the agency’s lobby on Saturday. Investigators found no connection between the man and the police department, or the fact that he died by suicide on Veterans Day
Salem police shoot, injure man suspected of pointing gun in Popeyes parking lot
Police said a man pointed what appeared to be a gun at a Salem police officer before the officer shot him. The suspect's injury was not life-threatening, police said.
Salem reaches $95,000 settlement in lawsuit over 2018 arrest
Salem officials reached a settlement with Jose Carmona-Perez nearly four years after he sued the city, alleging police officers tackled and struck him on the ground during an arrest. The Salem City Council will vote Monday on the settlement.
Police investigating “suspicious death” of teen found in car in NE Salem
Salem police have not identified a 15-year-old boy found Monday morning in a car near a northeast Salem apartment complex. The agency is seeking tips from the public about the teen’s death.
Woman injured in early morning shooting in northeast Salem
Salem police say they are not investigating a shooting in a northeast Salem business district because those at the scene, including the woman who was shot, declined to talk with police.
McNary freshman football players arrested, accused of physically harassing teammates
Five freshman football players at McNary High School are facing juvenile charges alleging they physically harassed other teammates in a locker room between August and October. Police say one victim was assaulted.
Police identify man who shot ex-partner in Salem home, died by suicide after 50-mile chase
Police say Phillip Johnson drove his truck into a home on Southeast Vista Avenue Tuesday morning and shot his former romantic partner. He then fled police east on Oregon Highway 22, where he fatally shot himself.
West Salem jeweler charged with scamming customers faces 18 new accusations
Police say 27 people have come forward after doing business with Douglas Gamble and his store, Timeless Jeweler, reporting losses totaling at least $700,000. He is charged with theft and aggravated theft.
UPDATE: Man shoots woman in Salem home, dies by suicide after 50-mile chase
Police say a man drove his truck into a south Salem home Tuesday morning, shot a woman inside, then fled police east on Oregon Highway 22, where he fatally shot himself. Police have not identified either person.