Salem
CRIME & SAFETY
1 shot in the head, 1 hit with a shovel at Salem gas station
SALEM, Ore. — Two were arrested after allegedly shooting a construction worker in the head and hitting another with a shovel at a Salem gas station. Around 1:30 p.m. Thursday, emergency services responded to a call about shots fired at the Arco AMPM on Portland Road Northeast. Witnesses said...
Salem woman dies in Highway 22 crash in Polk County
A 41-year-old Salem woman died Tuesday evening following a two-vehicle crash on Highway 22 in Polk County, Oregon State Police said Wednesday. A preliminary investigation of the crash reported at 6:17 p.m. determined an eastbound Chrysler Sebring operated by Mary Louise Nathe, 73, of Salem, attempted to turn left onto Oak Grove Road...
Jury convicts Keizer man accused of murdering wife for third time
For the third time in his life, Peter Zielinski was convicted of murdering his wife. A jury unanimously found the 52-year-old Keizer man guilty of second-degree murder, rejecting his claim of extreme emotional disturbance as a defense. ...
OSP Log: Highway fatalities include those in nearby Linn, Polk counties
Editor’s note: This report is based on information submitted by the Oregon State Police. All crashes with fatalities may not be included. The status of incidents might change after further investigation. FRIDAY, JULY 19. • 3:10 p.m. — Troopers responded to a two-vehicle crash on Highway 730 about 9...
Former Westview coach accused of slapping sleeping students appears in Yamhill Co. court
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — A Hillsboro Police officer, who was also the head football coach at Westview High School, was in court in Yamhill County today. Jamal Jones is accused of slapping or shaking high school football players during a camp at Linfield back in June. Police say they...
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