Category Public Safety
Second motorcyclist arrested after shots fired in front of police
A 28-year-old Salem man has been charged with menacing in connection with a motorcycle theft investigation on July 11.
A Portland State University study upends assumptions about police role in addiction treatment
Only a fraction of people with addiction have contact with the criminal justice system, a new Portland State University study found.
A national crime conspiracy lands in Salem; victim helps FBI in arrest
A Salem man was defrauded of $90,000 by a man pretending to be an FBI special agent. The crime is one of many government impersonations around the country that is stealing thousands from people.
Salem issues burn ban through Wednesday as fire danger high
Salem fire officials on Tuesday afternoon issued a complete burn ban for the city, saying possible thunderstorms combined with dry conditions and gusting winds mean fires can spread rapidly. The ban is in effect through noon Wednesday, when fire officials will reevaluate conditions. “We’re praying…
Marion County Sheriff’s Office closing transition center to add jail staff, beds
The Marion County Sheriff’s Office plans is temporarily closing its transition center and moving 10 deputies to the county jail. The agency plans to eventually reopen the facility with more of a focus on addiction treatment.
2 unvaccinated Marion County children confirmed to have measles
Two recent measles cases in Marion County are not connected to each other, or to local cases confirmed in mid-June, health authorities said.
Motorcyclist dies after collision with pickup truck in NE Salem
Police said a pickup truck driver turned south from Northeast Market Street onto Northeast 23rd Street when a motorcyclist, William D. Ryan, 44, of Salem, collided with the truck. The motorcyclist was killed.
Marion judge embroiled in troubled mental health system struggles to protect public safety
Marion County Circuit Court Judge Audrey Broyles frequently has to decide between releasing mentally ill offenders or violating their rights by leaving them in jail. She says a federal order limiting how long people can stay at the Oregon State Hospital has created a public safety crisis.
UPDATE: Motorcyclist fires guns in front of police investigating stolen bikes, 4 arrested
Police arrested three adults and one teenager after a stolen motorcycle investigation resulted in gunfire, a vehicle chase and one motorcyclist crashing.