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UPDATED: Police Identify Body Found in South Salem Park

This story has been updated with a statement from the family on 8/6/2014.

(SALEM, Ore. ) - Salem Police have identified the man found dead inside Woodmansee Park in south Salem on July 2.

Salem Police spokesman Lt. Steve Birr says 27-year-old Andrew Betts, a transient, died from an accidental overdose of heroin.

Police: Alcohol May Have Caused Serious Bicycle Crash

The bicyclist was transported from the scene by LifeFlight to Oregon Health & Science University.

(MOLALLA, Ore. ) - Oregon State Police are continuing the investigation into Thursday's serious injury bicycle involved crash that occurred along Highway 211 just east of Molalla.

At approximately 7:40 a.m., a 44-year old male riding a bicycle westbound on Highway 211 near S. Vaughan Road when he suddenly turned left into the path of a westbound 2005 Toyota pickup approaching from behind.

Salem Auto Dealer Named One of the Best Dealerships to Work For

Capitol Auto Group has served the greater Salem area for more than 80 years.

(SALEM, Ore. ) - Capitol Auto Group is the only dealership in Oregon to have earned the national distinction as one of Automotive News' 100 Best Dealerships To Work For in 2014.

Automotive News partnered with Best Companies Group to identify dealerships in the U.S. and Canada that have excelled in creating quality workplaces for employees.

Registered Sex Offender Arrested After Towing Undercover Police Car

Michael Alan Selmer, from Falls City, is the subject of an ongoing investigation after OSP received information he acquired two tow trucks.

(SALEM, Ore. ) - A 35-year old Polk County man under investigation by Oregon State Police related to an alleged illegal towing business was arrested Tuesday for failing to register as a sex offender and parole violation.

His tow trucks displayed the name "Whoops! Towing" and he allegedly posted tow impound signs at various businesses in the Salem, Jefferson and Independence areas, using a spotter to call for tows before removing vehicles.

Second Drive By Shooting Suspect Identified

The Silver Honda Accord that one of the suspects had been seen driving is no longer of interest in this case.

(DALLAS, Ore. ) - The Polk County Sheriff's office has identified the second involved person in a drive by shooting on June 8 in Falls City known initially as "Scotty".

"Scotty" has been identified as 31-year-old Scott Newton of the Mill City area. Scott Newton also goes by the nickname, "sidewinder".

Water Contact Advisory Issued for Parts of Oregon Coast

Although state officials advise against water contact, they continue to encourage other recreational activities on these beaches because they pose no health risk.

(LINCOLN CITY, Ore. ) - Public health advisories were issued Thursday afternoon due to higher-than-normal levels of bacteria in ocean waters at D River Beach, located in Lincoln County, and Heceta Beach in Lane County.

New York Man Drowns at Popular Mid-Valley Swimming Spot

Scotts Mills Park is a Marion County park located 23 miles east of Salem.

(SCOTTS MILLS, Ore. ) - The Marion County Sheriff's Office has identified the man who tragically drowned at a popular swimming hole at Scotts Mills Park on Tuesday.

30-year-old Ralph Johnson III from New York had recently moved to the Portland area.

Oregon Grandmother Sentenced After Toddler Drank Meth Laced Tea

The young child is home and is going fine after the incident. Toddler

(RIVERSIDE, Calif. ) - A grandmother whose 2-year-old granddaughter drank methamphetamine laced tea has pleaded guilty to child endangerment and possession of a controlled substance.

The Riverside Press-Enterprise reports 51-year-old Cynthia Ann Watson entered the pleas Tuesday in a Riverside County court. She was sentenced to 60 days in custody, including 43 days in a work-release program.

Another Home in Portland Damaged by Fireworks

A firework, "legal" in Oregon state, had been lit by a 13-year-old boy on the second floor of the home.

(PORTLAND, Ore. ) - Portland firefighters once again had to respond to a house fire caused by fireworks.

At 1:42 p.m. on Wednesday, a neighbor of 6022 NE Failing reported that there was fire and smoke that could be seen from a second story window. When fire crews arrived they found the upper level of a two story home at the above address was fully involved with fire.

U.S., Israel Trying to Ward Off UN Condemnation of Gaza Air Strikes

Secretary of State John Kerry said that the U.S. is trying to stem the surging violence in Israel and Gaza.

(NEW YORK) - Jerusalem and Washington are trying to prevent the UN Security Council from condemning Israel’s air offensive in the Gaza Strip, in which dozens of Palestinian civilians have been killed, Israeli diplomats said Thursday. The Security Council is due to meet at 9:00 a.m. EST time to discuss the fighting between Israel and Hamas.

On Wednesday delegates from Muslim countries met with Rwanda’s ambassador, who currently holds the Security Council’s rotating presidency. The delegates were granted their request for an emergency meeting on the escalation in Gaza, part of which will be open.