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The Salem Police Department has received reports from people who recently got a phone call from a person pretending to be a police sergeant.
The caller gave instructions to meet them at a location to pay outstanding fines from tickets or failure to appear in court.
“This is a scam, the department said in a Facebook post on Monday. “Please do not fall for these unsolicited calls supposedly from a member of law enforcement. If you do not recognize the number, let the call go to voicemail. If you do happen to answer, simply hang up, and do not engage them in conversation or sharing of your personal information.”
Those who believe they do have outstanding fines should contact the Salem Municipal Court to confirm.
“Just know that law enforcement does not call individuals who owe fines, nor would you be contacted to meet up to make a payment. Please share the reminder with family members or friends who may be vulnerable to criminals who can be skilled in gaining confidence, especially on the phone,” the agency said.
Salem police also recently started publishing a log of a selection of calls officers responded to. Many of you said you’d like to see the information in our newsletter, so we’re again publishing the most recent update from Friday, Nov. 24.
These reports come directly from Salem police. They can be found online on the agency’s Nextdoor and Facebook pages. Send any feedback or thoughts to Editor Les Zaitz at [email protected].
School campus threat / Crossler Middle School
A boy reported receiving a message through a gaming site of a potential threat to the Crossler campus. School district personnel were notified. Proper precaution measures were taken. No incident occurred.
Mail theft / 1100 block Orchard Heights RD NW
Officers responded to the call of a woman taking mail out of mailboxes. Officers found her in possession of mail from many different people, including checks. She was arrested on mail theft, identity theft, and forgery charges.
Warrant arrests / Wallace Marine Park
Community Action Unit officers on patrol were biking through the park when they encountered three men, all with outstanding warrants. A fourth was located as they were riding back to the station. All four subjects were jailed.
Armed robbery/ 3400 block Portland RD NE
Two male subjects entered a business and stole money at gunpoint from an employee. They then fled in a vehicle. The employee was not harmed.
Armed robbery / 2700 block Lancaster DR NE
A man entered the store with a young boy. The employees reported the man then grabbed merchandise while pointing a gun at them. He then left with the child in a vehicle.
Shots fired / 2200 block of Coral AV NE
A motorist was stopped by another driver who used their car to block the roadway. An unknown woman exited the suspect vehicle, then approached the motorist’s car, banging on it and demanding to be let in. As the motorist fled the area, shots were fired at their vehicle. No injuries were reported. Evidence was collected from the scene.
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