Category PUBLIC SAFETY
Police, sheriffs across Oregon scramble to find place to destroy drugs as incinerator closes
Police and sheriff’s offices across the state that have relied for decades on Marion County's incinerator must find another place to dispose of drug evidence, drug paraphernalia and other contraband.
2 Salem men accused of organizing speed racing at protest against immigration enforcement
Police said two men performed “dangerous burnouts” during what started as a peaceful protest against national immigration enforcement in east Salem on Feb. 1.
New addiction treatment medication in Marion County jail will be “big game changer”
A state grant will allow the Marion County Jail to offer longer-lasting injectable medications to people with opioid addictions, increasing their chances of staying sober after release.
Trucker convicted of manslaughter, felony assault for crash that killed 7 farmworkers
A jury on Wednesday found Lincoln Smith drove recklessly but was not under the influence of drugs when he plowed his semi-truck into a van carrying 11 farmworkers on the shoulder of Interstate 5 in Salem on May 18, 2023.
Driver charged with hit-and-run in Dec. 23 fatal crash in West Salem
A Polk County grand jury has indicted Micah Blacksmith on a single charge alleging she left the scene of a collision on Northwest Murlark Avenue. She is not charged with causing the death of Steven Bishop, who was killed in the crash.
Fate of trucker who killed 7 Marion County farmworkers lies with jurors
Jurors must decide whether Lincoln Smith was impaired or driving recklessly when he plowed his semi truck into a van carrying 11 farmworkers on the shoulder of Interstate 5, killing seven.
DHS seeks help locating missing Salem teen believed to be in danger
Jaden Robertson, 17, went missing from Salem almost a week ago on Jan. 30. The Oregon Department of Human Services said in a statement that she is likely in danger.
Snow, freezing weather forecast in Salem starting Tuesday night
Snow showers are likely Tuesday night, with a forecasted low temperature of 30 degrees according to the National Weather Service. The service has put out an advisory for slick roads.
Salem police arrest 5 at protest against immigration enforcement
Salem police said what started as a peaceful protest Saturday against national immigration enforcement resulted in participants driving dangerously and throwing bottles and cans at police cars at the intersection of Northeast Lancaster Drive and Northeast Market Street.