Category Public Safety
Suspect arrested in sexual assault case, police seek additional victims
A Salem man was arrested and charged in connection with two sexual assault cases which took place at two local massage parlors.
Governor’s women’s prison committee members unhappy with lack of progress
Gov. Tina Kotek’s office declined to answer multiple questions about the group she created to improve poor conditions at the state's only women's prison.
Ninth measles case, potential Marion County exposure sites announced
People who visited the Keizer Waremart and Woodburn’s Walmart or Safeway the afternoon of July 17 may have been exposed to measles.
Man, 44, shot Thursday morning in downtown Salem
Police said there is no apparent connection between a shooting early Thursday morning downtown and an incident the day before where a dispute between two groups led to gunfire at Riverfront Park several blocks away.
UPDATE: Construction worker critically injured in Portland Road shooting
Police have released few details about a Thursday afternoon shooting in northeast Salem, but said the victim was conscious and taken to the hospital.
Riverfront Carousel windows damaged in shooting as police recover 96 bullet casings
Witnesses described gunfire erupting after two groups of people had a dispute around 1:20 a.m. Wednesday in Riverfront Park. Police said no injuries were reported.
COLUMN: How to get “2 weeks ready” for any emergency
Mark Wardell, a Salem Community Emergency Response Team leader, walks through the steps your household should take to prepare for an emergency.
Ironman athlete dies following medical emergency in Willamette River
Paddleboarders brought an Ironman participant to shore after he experienced a medical emergency during the swim portion of Sunday's race. He died Tuesday.
Salem woman given nine-year sentence after pleading guilty to 153 counts of mail theft
Michelle N. Ray, 47, admitted to taking checks and mail from over 100 Salem people and businesses. Her husband is also facing mail theft charges.