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Murder Suspect Wanted by Marion County Arrested

Aguilera was wanted for the Sept 5 homicide of 27-year-old Javier Montes-Reyes.

(WILSONVILLE, Ore.) - On the morning of Sunday, Sept. 13, a deputy contracted to Wilsonville Police was on patrol when he observed a male along the side of SW Boones Ferry Rd. near SW Nike Dr. The deputy noticed the man was acting strangely and had a belt around his neck.

The deputy identified the male as being the wanted murder suspect: 38-year old Isidro Patricio Aguilera Jr., of Woodburn.

Beachie Creek Fire Looters Arrested After Pursuit

Several items were recovered from inside the suspect vehicle

(SALEM, Ore.) - Earlier today, at approximately 10:11 a.m., deputies from the Marion County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a suspicious van in the area near Detroit, Oregon. Fire crews also reported seeing the van earlier in the town of Idahna and were concerned it was involved in the recent lootings.

Two male suspects ran from the vehicle. With the assistance of Linn County’s K9 and other nearby agencies, one suspect was immediately located and taken into custody near the golf course. At the time he was seen as attempting to break into a home.

Puget Sound Peace Activists on 75th Remembrance of Hiroshima/Nagasaki Bombings

Activists appeal to personnel at Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor: Refuse illegal orders; Refuse to launch nuclear missiles

(PUGET SOUND, Wash.) - Our proximity to the largest number of deployed strategic nuclear weapons puts us near a dangerous local and international threat. When citizens become aware of their role in the prospect of nuclear war, or the risk of a nuclear accident, the issue is no longer an abstraction.

Our proximity to Bangor demands a deeper response.

Oregon Governor Announces Phased Withdrawal of Feds from Portland

Federal Law Enforcement was asked to leave when they showed up. Now they'll go under certain conditions.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - “After discussions with the Vice President and administration officials this week, the federal government has agreed to my demand and will withdraw these officers from Portland. They will also clean up the Courthouse, removing the graffiti.

“The local Oregon officers of the Oregon State Police will provide protection for free speech and the security of the exterior of the courthouse with the Federal Protective Service."

Unidentified Federal Officers Detain Peaceful Anti-Racist Protesters

"The outside agitators from Donald Trump’s paramilitary force must be withdrawn from Portland immediately."

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - The Trump Administration sent federal law enforcement into Portland in order to suppress Oregonians advocating for justice at Black Lives Matter protests.

Federal law enforcement is utilizing unmarked vehicles to detain peaceful protesters.

Drugs and Stolen Fire Equipment Discovered in Hillsboro

Suspect Mitchell was discovered to be already in custody at the Washington County Correctional Facility.

(McMINNVILLE, Ore.) - CRT investigators located and recovered nearly all the property stolen from the West Valley Fire Department burglary which included medical supplies, radios, and protective equipment.

In addition to the stolen property, a commercial drug amount of methamphetamine, illicit prescription pills, and evidence of delivery of a controlled substance was located.

Human Sex Trafficking Investigation Results in 24-count Indictment

The alleged crimes occurred in January and February of 2019.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Today, Multnomah County District Attorney Rod Underhill announced the filing of a 24-count indictment against 55-year-old Tracy Steven Rasberry following a human sex trafficking investigation.

A Multnomah County grand jury charged Rasberry with 24 counts of promoting prostitution.

School Closings Create Potential for Increased Risk of Child Exploitation

The FBI wants to warn parents of the very real dangers of online sexual exploitation.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Due to school closings as a result of COVID-19, children will potentially have an increased online presence and/or be in a position that puts them at an inadvertent risk.

Due to this newly developing environment, the FBI is seeking to warn parents, educators, caregivers, and children about the dangers of online sexual exploitation and signs of child abuse.

Portland Man Arrested After Stand-Off in Aurora

The suspect had numerous outstanding warrants for his arrest.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Today at about 1:40 p.m. an Oregon State Police Trooper attempted to contact a green Acura after it passed the Trooper driving in a reckless manner.

The vehicle attempted to elude the Trooper, then it stopped and the operator fled on foot into the residence located at 23531 Meadow Dr. Aurora.

Suspect in Custody following Wilsonville Workplace Murder

The pursuit continued to Woodburn, coming to a stop on a dead-end street.

(CLACKAMAS COUNTY, Ore.) - At approximately 8:20 a.m. Friday, Nov. 15th, 911 dispatch received information that a suspect had walked into Heritage Specialty Foods in Wilsonville and fired multiple rounds with a handgun, killing one employee.

The suspect, 25-year old Camilo Santiago-Santiago, of Woodburn then fled the scene in a red sedan, traveling southbound toward Woodburn.