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Man Wanted for 2001 Murder Spotted in Salem

Police say Jose Rosendo Carrillo-Padilla should be considered armed and dangerous.

(SALEM, Ore.) - A man wanted for a 2001 murder was recently seen in the Salem area.

Coast Guard Airlifts Injured Logger on Oregon Coast

The injured man was transported to a Newport Hospital for treatment.

(NEWPORT, Ore. ) - The Coast Guard airlifted a logger who sustained injuries while clearing a tree approximately 15 miles southeast of Newport Beach, Ore., yesterday.

Coast Guard Group North Bend received a request for assistance from the Yachats Fire Department in Yachats, Ore., for an injured logger in the Siuslaw National Forest.

Predatory Sex Offender Sought by Milwaukie Police

Police do not believe he is an immediate danger to the public.

(MILWAUKIE, Ore. ) - Milwaukie Police are looking for a predatory sex offender that walked away from a residential treatment facility.

Michael James Thompson left the facility in the 4100 block of SE King Rd. at 5:53 p.m. on Tuesday. He was scheduled to return by 8:00 p.m. the same day. Police are concerned for his safety since he takes medication for health reasons.

Eve Carson Suspect Also Charged With Duke Slaying

Lawrence Alvin Lovette Jr has also been charged with first-degree murder and robbery in the death of Duke University student Abhijit Mahato.

(DURHAM, NC) - Durham police have captured the second of two men charged with murder in the shooting death of UNC student body president Eve Carson.

Governor Signs Mortgage Protection Legislation

Both bills came from legislative concepts developed in a mortgage lending workgroup that was convened by Governor Kulongoski for the February 2008 session.

(SALEM, Ore. ) - Oregon Governor Ted Kulongoski late yesterday signed mortgage lending protection legislation (House Bill 3630 and Senate Bill 1064) passed during the February legislative session.

The bills will protect consumers from fraudulent mortgage rescue schemes, provide better notice for those facing foreclosure and stronger enforcement for those in the loan industry engaging in dishonest and fraudulent practices.

Six Western Oregon Seasonal Campgrounds Open Friday

Discounted state park Discovery Season rates, usually $4 off summer rates, will be in effect until April 30.

(SALEM, Ore. ) - Campers REJOICE! Friday is the opening day for camping at six western Oregon state parks with campgrounds on seasonal schedules.

Ainsworth, Memaloose and Detroit have full hookups (sewer, electrical and water) for RVs. Viento, Milo McIver and Beachside have sites with electrical and water hookups.

Salem Police Arrest 10-Year-Old for Phony School Shooting Report

The female student was charged with several crimes and released to her parents.

(SALEM, Ore. ) - Salem Police arrested a 10-year-old third grade student from Bush Elementary School for calling in a false report of a shooting at the school.

The Willamette Valley Communications Center received a call at approximately 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday from somebody claiming to be an eleven year old female, stating that somebody had been shot in the arm while on the playground at Bush Elementary School.

Eve Carson Murder Suspects Now Behind Bars

UNC will remember Eve Carson and celebrate her life in a memorial service at 4 p.m., Tuesday, March 18.

(CHAPEL HILL, NC) - Durham police have captured the second of two men charged with murder in the shooting death of UNC student body president Eve Carson.

Heavily armed officers surrounded a house just before dawn where 17-year-old Lawrence Alvin Lovette Jr was hiding. He surrendered to the officers without incident. The other charged suspect, 21-year-old Demario James Atwater, was arrested yesterday. Both men have been charged with first degree murder in Carson's death.

Someone Wins Oregon Megabucks Jackpot

The jackpot returns to $1 million for Saturday's drawing.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Somebody in Oregon has the luck of the irish on their side as they will wake up as the state's newest millionaire. Someone hit the $6.6 million jackpot last night in the Megabucks lotto game.

Those with the winning Megabucks jackpot prize ticket have the option of receiving their prize as a single payment.

Woman Arrested During Raids in Salem, Aumsville

Seized in the raids were two pickups, financial records, vehicle titles, cash and computers.

(AUMSVILLE, Ore. ) - Linn County Sheriff deputies executed several search warrants in Marion County near Aumsville and Salem yesterday.

Linn County Sheriff Tim Mueller says all items were seized in connection with an investigation of an alleged embezzlement that occurred at Jeff King Construction 30126 Santiam Hwy in Lebanon, by a former employee.