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Four Southern Oregon Men Arrested on Multiple Sex Abuse Charges

Detectives believe there may possibly be other victims.

(CENTRAL POINT) - A seven month Oregon State Police investigation has led to the arrest of four southern Oregon men on sex-related crimes.

Contact with the victim allegedly occurred after the suspects met the victim following internet chats.

Oregon State Police Detective Blain Allen began the investigation about seven months ago after receiving information that a 15-year old male from Jackson County was conversing with the suspects via a personal Internet chat site.

Predatory Sex Offender Awaiting Trial Found Dead in Jail Cell

Billings suffered from several medical conditions including a heart condition and had a pacemaker.

(ALBANY) - Linn County Sheriff Tim Mueller reports on Sunday, Corrections Deputies in the Linn County Jail found 58-year-old Robert Allen Billings of Sweet Home, dead in his cell.

The cause of death was determined to be Coronary Failure.

Billings was arrested by Linn County Sheriff’s Detectives on January 11th, on four counts of Sex Abuse I and was awaiting trial while the investigation continued.

OSP Investigating Corvallis Man`s Death

According to witnesses, vehicles of interest are a white SUV, possibly a GMC Yukon, and a maroon van with tinted windows, similar to a Chevrolet Astro Van.

(CORVALLIS) - Oregon State Police are asking for the public's help related to an investigation into the death of a Corvallis man killed Saturday night when he was struck by a vehicle while on Highway 34 just east of Corvallis.

At approximately 9:30 PM, witnesses reportedly saw a man laying in the left eastbound lane of Highway 34 near milepost 1.

The male was struck by at least one vehicle and was deceased at the scene.

Salem House Explodes, Homeowner Injured

Criminal charges are likely but are yet to be determined.

(SALEM) - Shortly before 10:00 PM Friday night multiple explosions occurred at 432 Clarmar Dr NE in Salem.

The explosions blew the windows and garage door out of the house rocking the entire neighborhood.

Investigators believe that the resident, 32-year-old, Theodore “Ted” Thomas Henry, threw what he believed to be trash in his wood burning stove was really chemicals for illegal fireworks.

High School Students Invited to Willamette Computing Career Event

Students who register and attend will be entered into a drawing for a Zune digital media player, an HP digital camera and other prizes.

(SALEM) - High school students interested in learning about careers in computer science and technology are invited to a free event Feb. 10th at Willamette University.

Oregon Company Announces Smoked Ham Recall

As of Sunday, there have been no reports of illnesses from consumption of the product.

(PENDLETON) - Hill Meat Co. based in Pendleton, is voluntarily recalling approximately 1,080 pounds of smoked ham due to possible under processing, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service announced Sunday.

The following product is subject to recall:

Nine-pound vacuum-sealed packages of "HILL MEAT COMPANY, OUR PREMIUM BLACK FOREST, FULLY COOKED SMOKED HAM, WITH NATURAL JUICES." Each label bears the establishment number, "EST. 9201" inside the USDA mark of inspection and the "Sell-by" date "032607." Each case bears the code "32503" or "32505."

The hams were produced on December 22nd, 2006 and were shipped to retail establishments and institutions in northern California, Nevada, Oregon and Washington.

Oregon Lawmaker Proposes Disabled Veterans Health Care Reform

Oregon would be the first state to provide a comprehensive medical plan for all disabled veterans.

(SALEM) - Oregon State Representative Donna Nelson (R-McMinnville) proposes bold changes to the way Oregon’s disabled veterans receive health care.

There are an estimated 40,000 disabled veterans living in Oregon.

For many medical procedures, veterans must travel to either the Portland or Roseburg V.A. medical center in order to receive V.A. funded treatment.

Representative Nelson explained, “this proposal would allow those who have sacrificed so much to receive treatment locally, rather than at clinics half-way across the state.”

Police Arrest Wanted Fugitive, Seize Meth During Salem Traffic Stop

He was wanted out of Pierce County, Washington on a felony Child Rape in the Second Degree warrant.

(SALEM) - A traffic stop in Salem Saturday evening resulted in the arrest of one person after approximately 9 ounces of crystal methamphetamine was located in the vehicle.

The suspect initially provided a false name but further follow-up positively identified him as a fugitive from Washington State wanted on an outstanding child rape warrant.

At approximately 6:15 PM, Oregon State Police Northern Command Center received information of a vehicle believed to have been involved in a drug deal along Interstate 5 in the Albany area.

USO Takes The Stage With Al Franken in Afghanistan (VIDEO)

DISPATCHES FROM AFGHANISTAN
For 65 years, the USO (United Service Organizations) has been the bridge between the American people and our men and women in uniform, conveying the heartfelt appreciation and support of a grateful nation.

(KABUL, Afghanistan) - USO performers visited Kabul, Afghanistan to entertain troops stationed in the area around Camp Phoenix, home of the Oregon Guard's 41st Brigade Combat Team. As Salem-News.com reporter Tim King tells us, the event was a huge success.


One thing that's always a sure hit with Americans at war is a USO show. A number of celebrities visited Camp Phoenix in Kabul, Afghanistan to put on a performance that no one would soon forget.

Entertainers and fans braved cold conditions to enlighten and energize troops, most of who are serving at least a year in this combat theatre.

Op Ed:
SOMEbody Gotta
Cover The Story,
As U.S. Free Press Fails

Citizens Losing Essential Information for Democratic Decisions.

(SALEM) - When I worked as Wires Editor in Boston for United Press, we had a Bureau Chief named Hank Minott --famed for his newsroom shout when chaos threatened-- intermittently always, more often than not.

No matter what the first-content of any one shout, he always ended with “SOMEbody gotta cover the (insert word) STORY!”

AND somebody did --on the dead run, conscientiously, completely and professionally-- if you wished to keep on coming to work there.

That was then.