Category Public Safety
Pedestrian in critical condition, NE Lancaster reopened following crash
Salem police say a driver and pedestrian collided at the intersection Wednesday.
Police ask for public help in locating 2023 Northgate area shooting suspect
There is a warrant out for the arrest of Fermin Flores, who police suspect in a February 2023 shooting which killed one man and injured two others. On Monday, Salem Police said they’ve exhausted all efforts to locate him and are seeking the public’s help.
Salem Hospital locked down Sunday after man pointed handgun at security guard
Police arrested a 35-year-old Salem man Sunday afternoon following a menacing incident at Salem Hospital.
As traffic fatalities climb in Salem, new draft plan highlights public safety concerns
Two years in the making, a new transportation safety plan for the Salem area draws on recent crash data and community experiences to suggest road safety improvements.
Police arrest suspect six hours after Salem bank robbed
Police arrested a Salem man at his northeast Salem home, accusing him of robbing a bank about a half mile away on Friday, Aug. 9.
Teenagers arrested with two guns after spray painting episode at Salem city park
Police arrested four teenaged boys early Saturday, Aug. 10, after a neighbor spotted graffiti being spayed on a city park fence. Police said they found two guns while taking the juveniles into custody.
OHSU study finds unhealthy air quality from wildfires can affect fertility treatments
The study indicates that providers might want to delay in vitro fertilization treatments during periods of poor air quality, especially for high-risk patients, the researchers said.
Volunteer rangeland crews play pivotal role in local firefighting efforts
Rangeland Fire Protection Associations have helped battle megafires in eastern Oregon, deploying dozens of volunteers, tractors, fire trucks and other machinery.
Stayton man, 19, charged in Pringle parkade teen shooting
Prosecutors charged William J. Wilson on Wednesday with attempted murder in a June 29 shooting that wounded a 16-year-old boy in downtown Salem. Police and prosecutors said little about what prompted the shooting.