Tag SALEM POLICE
Judge says DEA agent’s duties could justify dropping charge in fatal cyclist collision
A federal judge said last week that a DEA agent could be justified in running a stop sign and causing a fatal collision because he was on duty. The judge moved Samuel Landis’ criminal case to federal court so he can assert immunity from prosecution.
DEA agent admits role in fatal cyclist collision, seeks federal immunity
A DEA agent admits he ran a stop sign in south Salem and caused a collision that killed a Salem cyclist. A federal judge has granted the request of Samuel Landis, 38, to move his criminal case to federal court so he can assert immunity from prosecution.
UPDATE: Police seek witness of Cordon Road crash that killed pedestrian
Salem police say the driver of an unknown Jeep model witnessed a fatal collision Saturday night on Cordon Road and may have information helpful to their investigation.
Teens arrested for 6 armed robberies in Salem area, police say
Police on Monday arrested two teens, 19 and 17, who they say robbed several Salem-area businesses at gunpoint over a three-week period starting on Nov. 17, according to a news release.
Police identify Salem man who officers fatally shot near Four Corners Friday
Three police officers shot and killed Justin Jordan, 32, of Salem, after he pointed a pistol at several people Friday morning, fired at a vehicle and then aimed at police, according to a news release. Officers found two 9mm pistols by his side.
Secrecy surrounds case of DEA agent charged for Salem cyclist’s death
An agent of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration charged in a fatal cyclist collision was expected to request that he be allowed to possess guns in early October. He was also granted a request to travel out of state while facing the criminal charge.
Mayor plans to convene leaders to address Salem’s gun violence
At a joint session Monday with the Salem City Council, Marion County Board of Commissioners and Salem-Keizer School District, Marion County Sheriff Nick Hunter said the same surge in shootings seen in Salem is likely happening in unincorporated areas east of the city.
Cutting Salem gun violence will take shift in police tactics, researchers say
Local officials are scheduled to get a public briefing Monday on a new report outlining escalating gun violence in Salem. Researchers recommended focused community intervention on those most at risk to be shooters or gunshot victims.
Police arrest student, accused of keeping gun in locker at McKay
McKay High School Principal Antonio Mercado said in a statement Wednesday that a student had been arrested after police found a gun in their locker. “There was no indicated threat against the school or any individuals and the school did not go into a lockdown,” he wrote.