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Marion County Adding Extra Patrols for 4th of July Weekend

The extra patrols will be focusing on detecting and arresting impaired drivers.

(SALEM, Ore. ) - The Marion County Sheriff's Office will be adding extra patrols over the 4th of July weekend thanks to grants made possible thru the Oregon State Sheriff's Association.

With the warm weather and the holiday weekend comes the increased usage of our roadways to access our waterways, parks and rural camping areas.

Oregon Man Arrested for Stealing Goods from Cemetery

Deputies used recycling records to locate and arrest 42-year-old Randall Kuschnick of Woodburn for the thefts.

(SALEM, Ore. ) - A Woodburn man has been arrested for stealing metal flower pots and 300 feet of fencing wire from a cemetery in rural Marion County.

Marion County Sheriff's Spokesman Stg. Chris Baldridge said, "you would think after thirteen years of law enforcement that the shock factor would be gone, but that certainly was not the case when reviewing this case on June 25."

Fire Damages Home in Northeast Salem

Nobody was injured in the incident. Video by Salem-News.com's Jerry Freeman.

(SALEM, Ore. ) - An overnight fire in northeast Salem, gave firefighters quite a battle before they got the fire under control.

Marion County Fire District No. 1 was called to a structure on fire at 180 Kenwood Ave NE just before 11:30 p.m. Sunday night.

Captain Joshua Darland said once firefighters arrived on scène they were informed by one of the home's occupants that there was a fire in the home.

Firefighters Quickly Extinguish Salem Wildfire

Video by Salem-News.com's Jerry Freeman.

(SALEM, Ore. ) - Firefighters from Marion County Fire District No.1 along with crews from the Salem Fire Department and Aumsville Fire Department worked quickly to extinguish a wildfire Sunday afternoon in Salem.

After 7 Years, Oregon Cop Killer Still at Large

VIDEO: Funeral procession for Deputy Kelly Fredinburg (2007)

(SALEM, Ore. ) - Today is the seventh anniversary of the death of Marion County Deputy Kelly Fredinburg who was killed in a late night traffic crash involving another vehicle on Highway 99E north of Gervais.

Fire Crews Free Horse That Fell Into Muddy Creek

Coincidently, this isn't the first time this type of event has occurred at the Alexander property.

(SALEM, Ore. ) - At 10:15 Sunday morning, Marion County Fire District #1 firefighters responded to 6096 Juniper St NE in Salem to assist with rescuing a trapped horse.

First arriving units found a horse trapped in mud and water, buried all the way up to the sides of the horse.

Mid-Valley Backyard Burn Ban Takes Effect on Monday

The restrictions will extend through October 15 or later, depending on fire danger.

(SALEM, Ore. ) - A ban on all open and backyard burning will go into effect on Monday in Marion, Linn, and Benton counties.

The Oregon Department of Forestry and the fire defense boards of the three counties announced the ban, which aims to reduce the incidence of open debris burns escaping control.

7 Years After Death of Marion County Deputy; Fugitive Still at Large

De Jesus Ascencio was last believed to be in the area of Puacuaro, Muichoacan, Mexico.

(SALEM, Ore. ) - Monday, June 16, is the seventh anniversary of the death of Marion County Deputy Kelly Fredinburg who was killed in a late night traffic crash involving another vehicle on Highway 99E north of Gervais.

Backyard Burning Ban Takes Effect Next Week in Three Oregon Counties

The restrictions will extend through October 15 or later, depending on fire danger.

(SALEM, Ore. ) - A ban on all open and backyard burning will go into effect on June 16 in Linn, Benton and Marion counties.

The ban aims to reduce the incidence of open debris burns escaping control.

Police: Jury Scam Hits Marion County

The caller has in the past identified themselves as a deputy or representative of the court and may seem professional and knowledgeable, police said.

(WOODBURN, Ore. ) - Police agencies throughout the mid-Willamette Valley says there has been a sharp rise in the number of complaints involving a jury duty scam.

Police in Woodburn say a caller will contact the victim and tell them they missed jury duty and a warrant is being issued for their arrest.