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Second Attack Prompts Warnings by Corvallis Police and Oregon State University

Students and members of the general public are urged to use caution.

(CORVALLIS) - Law enforcement officials in Corvallis and at Oregon State University are urging students and local residents to use caution, especially at night, after a woman was assaulted and attacked Saturday (Jan. 26) off campus.

It was the second assault in the area in the last 11 days and police say the incidents were similar, as were the descriptions of the suspect.

Salem Victim Shot During Home Invasion Robbery Attempt

If you have information about this shooting, contact the Marion County Sheriff's Office 24 hour number at (503) 588-5032.

(SALEM) - Marion County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to a 911 call of a home invasion robbery attempt that turned into a shooting early this morning.

Chicago Mom Loses All Four of Her Children to Street Violence

The increasing homicide rate in Chicago has been a source of concern for many in the black community.

(CHICAGO) - The city of Chicago continues to be wrapped in a cloak of senseless violence.

Salem, Shoot Out in the Street

One resident of this Salem neighborhood says he's had enough, and is moving.

(SALEM) - Marion County Sheriff's Detectives worked through the night unraveling leads following a drive-by shooting that occurred in Salem early Saturday morning.

Woman Arrested for Prostitution As She Arrives At Police Department For Sex

Incidental to this case, January 11 was National Human Trafficking Awareness Day.

(SALEM) - Salem Police Street Crimes Detectives arrested a 20-year old Portland woman when she arrived at the Salem Police Department to complete a pre-arranged deal for sexual activity.

Undercover Salem Police Street Crimes Detectives had been communicating with a female on line through an internet site, by phone and text for a couple of days.

Salem Police Officer Shoots Man Described as Fugitive After Chase

The suspect, Gabriel Diaz, has been listed on the Salem Police Top Ten Most Wanted list since February of 2012.

(SALEM) - A Salem Police Officer was involved in a shooting of a 29-year old fugitive on January 23 near the intersection of Lockhaven Dr N and Inland Shores Way N in Keizer following a pursuit.

The incident began at approximately 8:51 a.m. when Salem Police Officers attempted to stop a vehicle with a known wanted suspect inside near the intersection of Cordon Rd NE and Carolina Ave NE. The suspect had three valid warrants for Sexual Abuse in the First Degree and had been sought by investigators.

Police Officer Shot to Death in Galt, Caifornia

"Officer Kevin Tonn’s death is a tragic loss that reminds us of the risks that law enforcement officers take every day to keep us safe”
- Attorney General Kamala D. Harris

(SACRAMENTO, CA) - A 31-year old police officer was shot to death today in Galt, California, while responding to a burglary today around 11:30 a.m.

Galt police Lt. Jim Uptegrove says Officer Kevin Tonn was fatally shot during what he described as a physical altercation with the suspect, the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Detectives in Oregon Arrest Suspect in 1990 Murder of Tustin, California Woman

Investigators from the Tustin Police Department are seeking tips and information regarding the crime.

(CLACKAMAS, OR) - Clackamas County Sheriff's Office detectives, assisted detectives from the Tustin Police Department Wednesday in locating and apprehending a suspect in a 22-year old California murder, 74-year old Charles Lee Clark.

Michael Francke: Requiem for a Reckoning

Oregon's biggest unsolved crime.

(SALEM) - Michael Francke was the director of Oregon Corrections Department.

His valuable life was snatched away violently two days before he would have testified about Oregon officials closely tied to drug and prostitution rings...

America Can be a Scary Place for Americans

Larissa Nearing’s story is a poignant illustration of what can happen when you are busy living your life.

(SAN DIEGO) - We are a nation of rules and laws, with over 40,000 new laws that went into effect on January 1, 2012, alone.

With such a minefield, even for the most sober citizen, it is easy to slide down the rabbit hole.