Category PUBLIC SAFETY
Salem teen arrested for online threats of shooting at Claggett Middle School
Police say they worked for two days to identify and find a 13-year-old boy who posted threats on social media of a shooting at Claggett Middle School.
Salem man killed, another injured after driving off Highway 22 into embankment
David L. Nelson, 55, was killed and David J. Nelson, 23, was hospitalized after a crash just outside west Salem. Police say both Salem residents were not wearing seatbelts and were ejected from the car.
Woman killed, teen injured in collision with dump truck Thursday morning
Police say Jody L. Miehl, 50, was killed in a collision Thursday morning at the intersection of South River Road and South Viewcrest Drive. A 13-year-old passenger suffered non-life-threatening injuries.
UPDATE: South River Road reopened after fatal south Salem collision
Salem police said Thursday morning that a person was killed in a collision on South River Road involving a dump truck and an SUV. Drivers were asked to find alternative routes.
Police identify citizen killed, deputy injured in Polk County shootout Saturday
Late Monday afternoon, the Oregon State Police identified a citizen killed in a gunfight with police two days ago as Isaac I. Ocegueda, 18 of Carlton. The agency said Polk County sheriff’s deputy Mike Smith was also injured in the shootout but otherwise provided little information.
UPDATE: 1 of 3 suspects killed in shootout with police in Polk County
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.
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.