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Jury finds Marion County deputy justified in using deadly force during 911 response
The Salem man shot and injured by a Marion County Sheriff’s Office deputy during a hostage call response is now facing criminal charges including attempted assault and unlawful use of a weapon.
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Man accused of manslaughter in fatal NE Lancaster collision
Police said the driver in an early morning Salem collision on Saturday, March 28, was intoxicated and driving at a "high rate of speed." Daniel Lewis, 54, was killed in the crash.
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UPDATE: Federal agents arrest 2 at downtown Salem courthouse
Marion County Sheriff’s Office deputies on Thursday, March 26, assisted federal agents in arresting a man who had a warrant signed by a federal judge, according to a statement from the sheriff’s office. Witnesses described the arrests as immigration-related, which the sheriff’s office would not confirm.
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Man accused of stabbing of 19-year-old in south Salem parking lot
Around 10:30 p.m. on Friday, March 20, Salem police officers found a man with life-threatening stab wounds after responding to a parking lot fight. After receiving surgery, the victim survived.
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Marion County deputy shoots, injures man during response to suspected hostage situation
Oregon State Police said two Marion County deputies got into an “altercation” with a man armed with two knives while responding to a 911 call from an east Salem home Tuesday morning.
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City of Salem denies officer at fault for woman’s injuries during 911 call response
After successfully petitioning to move an excessive force lawsuit against a Salem police officer to federal court, the city of Salem is arguing that a responding officer used reasonable force to arrest a woman who was interfering as officers investigated a fight at her home.
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Salem police ask for help identifying men involved in shooting of teenager
A young teenager was shot at McKay Park in February, and the Salem Police Department is asking for the public’s help finding two men suspected in the shooting.
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Salem man wanted in attempted murder investigation arrested in California
Daniel R. Myers, 62, is accused of trying to murder a woman Tuesday, Feb. 11, after she resisted his attempt to sexually assault her. After the Salem Police Department asked for the public’s help finding him, Myers was located and arrested in California on Thursday, Feb. 12.
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Salem father among 2 shot at Keizer Station Monday
Keizer Station was the scene of multiple shootings from late Monday, Feb. 9, into early Tuesday, Feb. 10. Two men were treated for gunshots and a delivery driver had to take refuge in a closed restaurant in an unrelated shooting in Keizer Station.
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