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KARISSA FRETWELL: Cell records show Fretwell, Wolfe phones both in Gaston area
There is a more updated version of this story HERE A three-page affidavit filed in Yamhill County Circuit Court on Tuesday sheds more information on the case of the disappearance of Karissa Fretwell and her 3-year-old son, William. Fretwell was reported missing May 17 and…
UPDATE: Friends plan Monday evening vigil for Karissa Fretwell and her son, still missing
A Memorial Day vigil for a missing Salem mother and her son is scheduled for 6 p.m. Monday at Maud Williamson State Recreation Site northwest of Salem. Friends are organizing the candlelight vigil and prayers for Karissa Fretwell, 25, missing with her 3-year-old son Billy…
KARISSA FRETWELL: Gaston man arrested for murder and kidnapping; pair still missing
Michael J. Wolfe of Gaston was booked into the Yamhill County Jail on Saturday, May 25, after his arrest the day before in Portland. (Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office photo) Salem police announced Friday evening that they have arrested Michael J. Wolfe of Gaston for the…
Yamhill County man sought in connection with Salem woman’s disappearance
Police are seeking a Gaston man, Michael J. Wolfe, 52, for questioning in connection with last week’s disappearance of a Salem woman and her toddler son. He is being sought by the Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office and the Salem Police Department in connection with Karissa…
State appeals decision in Francke murder, wants Gable held in prison
Frank Gable in a Florida prison in 1985 (Photo courtesy The Oregonian/OregonLive) UPDATE: Link to court filing: Oregon’s appeal filing SALEM — The state Justice Department on Wednesday in court filings is appealing a decision by a federal judge that Frank Gable get a new…
Salem officer shot, gunman eludes police, Highland school closes
(Caleb Wolf/Special to Salem Reporter) Wednesday UPDATE: Search over, shooter at large, Highland closes for the day. A Salem police officer was shot following a traffic stop Tuesday evening in the Highland area. An officer pulled over a van in the 500 block of Highland…
Legislature to pay $1.3 million for harassment at Capitol
SALEM — The Oregon Legislature will pay $1 million to nine victims of harassment at the Capitol, settling a complaint by state labor officials that has put a cloud over the 2019 session. In a deal announced Tuesday afternoon, legislative leaders also agreed to push…
Courtney takes medical leave from Oregon Senate
SALEM — Senate President Peter Courtney is taking a 10-day medical leave at the recommendation of his doctors. His spokeswoman, Carol McAlice Currie, said Courtney skipped Monday’s floor session and wasn’t in the Capitol Tuesday. Currie said Courtney’s doctors have been after him to take…
Dennis Richardson, Oregon secretary of state, dies
(Moriah Ratner/Special to Salem Reporter) Dennis Richardson, Oregon secretary of state and former candidate for governor, died at his Central Point home Tuesday night, his office announced Wednesday. He has been fighting brain cancer for months. “Dennis passed away at his home surrounded by family…