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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.
Family remembers kind, loving boy killed in south Salem shooting
Hector de Jesus Gonzalez Mendoza, 16, was shot and killed on June 23 in a south Salem neighborhood. His family has received little information about his death.
Salem man accused of pulling gun at Riverfront Park, dealing fentanyl
Salem police said they seized two handguns, two sets of brass knuckles, alprazolam tablets and fentanyl from Alex T. Morgan, 38. He is accused of pointing a gun at another person at Riverfront Park on Tuesday.
Third suspect, 15, accused of robbing south Salem US Market at gunpoint
A 15-year-old boy was arrested Wednesday on accusations that he robbed the US Market on southeast 12th Street. Two other people were arrested last week for the same robbery.
Boy, 16, shot Saturday night near downtown Pringle Park Plaza
A 16-year-old boy was hospitalized after being shot in the neck Saturday night in downtown Salem. Police said they have made no arrests.
Fired Salem police sergeant accused of misconduct gives up state certification
Jeffrey Keniston first challenged the loss of his police certification before voluntarily surrendering it last week. State officials last year found he used his authority to gain a sexual relationship with a domestic violence victim while employed by Salem.
Salem police outline violence reduction work to begin this summer
Salem police are planning extra patrols of two officers twice per week in areas with more shootings and better communication between city and county law enforcement about people on parole and probation.
Salem hairstylist sentenced to eight years for trafficking meth near South Salem High School
Wilson “Gene” Voorhis, 43, was sentenced to prison three months after a police search of his home turned up drugs and stolen ballistic vests.
Boy, 16, accused of fatally shooting cat in SE Salem
Salem police said Sunday night that they arrested a teenager who shot and killed a cat on May 10. Three other boys have been arrested for taking part in the cat killing.