Category Police
Man dead in crash on NE Hollywood Drive
Police said Tuesday morning that one person was killed in a crash on Northeast Hollywood Drive, while another person was transported to a hospital.
Salem pedestrian struck, killed on I-5
Oregon State Police are searching for a car they say struck and killed a pedestrian on Interstate 5 late Monday or early Tuesday.
Salem deputy chief George Burke hired as Lake Oswego chief
After serving nearly six years as a deputy chief for the Salem Police Department, George Burke recently accepted a job as Lake Oswego's top cop.
Three weekend shootings in Salem leave two dead, one injured
Two people were killed and one was injured in three separate shootings during "an unusual weekend of violence in Salem," police wrote in a statement Monday.
EDITOR’S COLUMN: Public interest in honest government not served by misconduct secrecy
EDITOR'S COLUMN: Salem Reporter has spent weeks seeking to answers for the public as to why a top police official was able to retire with an unearned $53,500. But Marion County's district attorney recently sided with the city in keeping that information secret, while staying silent on an apparent conflict of interest.
Salem woman critically injured in Highway 22 crash Sunday
State police say a crash Sunday in Marion County left three people injured and Highway 22 closed for seven hours.
DA backs Salem’s effort to keep police misconduct files secret
Marion County Deputy District Attorney Amy Queen said Monday she would allow the city of Salem to keep secret records sought by Salem Reporter detailing the allegations against former Deputy Chief Steve Bellshaw.
Salem man accused of threatening Black man with bat charged with bias crime
The victim, who called police, and a witness both say William Main called the man a racist slur and threatened him with the bat.
Salem police Bike Rodeo Sunday gives tips on riding, maintaining your whip
Salem kids and teens on Sunday can learn tips for riding bikes and keeping them in good condition at the Salem Police Department’s Bicycle Rodeo. The event is for ages 5-18 and covers basic and advanced skills, road safety, and bicycle maintenance. “Participants should bring…