CRIME & SAFETY
Albany woman arrested in fatal hit and run incident
CORVALLIS, Ore. – A 24-year-old Albany woman was arrested Friday afternoon in connection with a fatal hit and run incident that happened last week on Highway 20 near Hyak Park, according to the Benton County Sheriff’s Office. BCSO officials said that they arrested Brenda Lopez Lopez on April...
Police identify suspects in fatal Linn County officer-involved shooting, high-speed chase
ALBANY, Ore. — Authorities have identified the suspects involved in a shooting in Coburg that ultimately ended in a pursuit and officer-involved shooting Sunday, the Albany Police Department said in an update. Around 6:25 p.m. Sunday (April 28), the Linn County Sheriff’s Office and Oregon State Police were involved...
Pet of the Week | April 29, 2024
COBURG, Ore — On Sunday, April 28, at approximately 3 p.m., Oregon State Troopers responded to the Coburg area to assist the Coburg Police Department and Lane County Sheriff's Office with a reported shooting. According to Coburg Fire Chief Chad Minter, a shooting occurred near the Coburg Crossing Market...
Woman Surrenders After Report of Gunshot in East Salem Home, No Injuries Reported
An early morning disturbance in a Marion County home, where a gunshot was reported, concluded with a 58-year-old woman's peaceful surrender, according to local authorities. After receiving a call about a shot fired inside a residence on the 4800 block of Buffalo Drive SE at 6 a.m., Saturday, Marion County Sheriff's Office and the SWAT team quickly made their way to the scene. Despite the woman involved in the incident reportedly refusing to leave the home, with negotiations by deputies, she finally agreed to end the standoff without further incident, KPTV reports.
Portland man arrested on numerous charges after alleged fight with Albany police
ALBANY, Ore. – A Portland man is facing numerous charges including attempted murder, unlawful use of a weapon and resisting arrest after allegedly fighting with several Albany police officers at a motel early in the morning on Friday. According to an affidavit signed by an Albany Police Department officer,...
Oregon State Police sergeant sues employer alleging whistleblower retaliation
A $5 million whistleblower lawsuit accuses Oregon State Police of ignoring reports of misconduct and retaliating against the sergeant who made them. The lawsuit alleges the incident is part of a larger pattern of misconduct involving OSP leadership. Longtime Oregon State Police employee Sgt. Ian McKay is suing the State...
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