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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...
Teenage girl arrested in relation to man found dead near Wilsonville
A teenage girl was recently arrested in connection to a man found dead near Wilsonville last May. Oregon State Police Public Information Officer Kyle Kennedy confirmed in an email that Oscar Lizardo Chaides, a 42-year-old from Salem, was found dead by OSP on May 29. Chaides was found after someone noticed a man lying on the right shoulder of I-5 south near the Charbonneau off ramp, exit 282. Kennedy confirmed that a teenage girl, who has not been named, was arrested in connection to the case. The charges have not been disclosed.
1 woman dies, 2 injured in 2-car crash on Hwy 22 west of Salem
POLK COUNTY Ore. (KPTV) - One woman died and two others were injured in a two-car crash on Highway 22 on Tuesday just west of Salem, according to Oregon State Police. Shortly before 6:30 p.m., police responded to reports of the crash at Oak Grove Road. Following an initial investigation,...
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. ...
Catch up on the latest from Wilsonville's police log
7/17 12:43 p.m. A black 2014 Nissa Altima was reportedly stolen at the 28700 block of Southwest Ashland Drive. 7/17 9:12 p.m. A victim was reportedly harassed by a known subject at the 6800 block of Southwest Wheatland Run. 7/19 12:24 a.m. A woman was taken into custody for two counts of harassment and two counts of strangulation. ...
Quilts for Cops Wins $1000 To Continue It’s Mission
There’s a group of people in Newberg who get together once a week to make quilts for first responders who have been injured on the job. That includes law enforcement officers, firefighters and K-9’s. Quilts for Cops members make those blankets quickly, then ship them out all over the United States. They have a Facebook page where you can see some of the pictures and read the stories of those who protect and serve. Veronica Carter from KXL, and Danny Dwyer from 98.7 the BULL gave them a call because Dick Hannah Dealerships is giving Quilts for Cops a $1000 donation as part of the Positively Portland campaign. You can hear that here.
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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