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Understanding DUI

DUI is the abbreviation for Driving Under the Influence of alcohol or drugs

(SALEM, Ore.) - As more motor vehicles hit the roads, so does the rate of accidents. The CDC reports that automobile crashes are the primary cause of work-related deaths in America.

Studies show that about 28 people in the United States lose their lives in drunk-driving crashes every day.

The Latest But Not the Last Mass Shootings

Banning assault weapons does not contravene the Second Amendment.

(SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.) - On March 16, eight people were killed, including six Asian-Americans, at three massage parlors in the Atlanta area. The shooter purchased the handgun legally the same day as the shootings.

On March 22, ten people were killed, including one police officer, at a supermarket in Boulder, Colorado.

DA Mike Schmidt Testifies in Support of Ending Mandatory Minimum Sentences

"Ballot Measure 11 was born during an era when many now misguided practices were ascendant in the criminal justice system."

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Today, Multnomah County District Attorney Mike Schmidt testified in support of Oregon Senate Bill 401, which would convert mandatory minimum sentences for specified felonies other than murder to presumptive sentences.

“Senate Bill 401... simply returns control over sentencing to judges."

Salem Man Arrested for Sex Abuse of Four Children

Detectives concerned there may be more victims

(SALEM, Ore.) - 35-year old Luis Fernando Del Rio JR, of Salem, was arrested after being identified as having victimized four children. Salem Police detectives conducted the investigation into allegations of sex abuse.

Since Del Rio had access to many children, detectives are concerned there may be more victims.

Murder Suspect Demetruis Ray Brown Found Unfit for Trial

Community update on double murder suspect after cases dismissed

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Community Update: regarding the criminal cases involving 26-year-old Demetruis Ray Brown -- the suspect in two separate murders, an attempted murder, and one in-custody assault.

On January 14, 2021, a Multnomah County Circuit Court judge issued an opinion and order finding Brown unfit to proceed to trial, as defined in ORS 161.360.

Portland Man Gets 11 Years in Prison for Child Sex Crimes

Cohron was communicating with minors online for sexually explicit purposes.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - The court convicted Cohron of one count of attempting to use a child in a display of sexually explicit conduct, one count of online sexual corruption of a child in the second degree, one count of encouraging child sexual abuse in the first degree and one count of encouraging child sexual abuse in the second degree.

Cohron had sexually explicit online communications with multiple children across seven different states.

16 Digital Hazards Could Threaten Your Business & Personal Life

Here’s how to protect yourself with these rules of the digital road.

(SALEM, Ore.) - The cyber security reality is always shifting under our feet. What’s true today might not be true tomorrow, let alone next year, and very often we’re left to make educated guesses about the most serious threats we face.

Just as being a good real-world citizen means abiding by rules meant to keep our friends and neighbors safe, being a good digital citizen means following the best practices and recommendations of people who know more about cyber security than us.

Salem Hostage Situation Ends with Multiple Fatalities

Officer involved shooting in SE Salem leaves multiple people deceased.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Once deputies arrived at the home a call was placed to the suspect inside by a trained negotiator with the Marion County Sheriff’s Office Hostage Negotiation Team. As the incident unfolded, shots were fired.

Deputies are reporting that there were multiple fatalities during this incident, including that of the suspect.
No deputies were injured.

Portland`s Upcoming Demonstrations Prompt DA to Speak of Peace Not Violence

Today, Multnomah County District Attorney Mike Schmidt released the following statement regarding demonstrations:

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - The controversial charging decision in the Breonna Taylor case has re-opened wounds across our nation, and here locally, by highlighting the glaring inequities entrenched within our criminal justice system.

As Multnomah County District Attorney, I continue to dedicate myself to the work of reform.

Portland Man and Three Teens Arrested After Multiple Marijuana Dispensaries Burglarized

A substantial amount of evidence from the burglaries was discovered in the vehicle.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Early this morning, North Precinct officers were dispatched to multiple alarm calls at marijuana dispensaries within a short period of time.

Four individuals were detained for questioning and a substantial amount of evidence from the North burglaries was discovered in the vehicle. Three of the suspects are teenagers.