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22 Year Old Man Cited for Touching Children

Police want to remind the public to always report any suspicious persons and/or activities to law enforcement immediately.

(SALEM OR) - Salem Police Detectives have issued a criminal citation to a 22-year old Salem man for allegedly approaching children and attempting to touch them for sexual reasons.

Samuel H Gardiner was interviewed by detectives and issued a citation for Attempted Harassment.

Willamette Suspends Fraternity; Issues Statement on Sexual Assault Reporting

The national leadership for Sigma Chi stated that discipline procedures have begun.

(SALEM) - Experts to review and assess Willamette University’s services to survivors of sexual assault as well as related reporting, response and communication systems.

The announcement follows student concerns stemming from a fraternity's Facebook posts.

Legislature Approves Bill that Confirms Oregon is Weaning Itself From Coal Power

SB 242 restates the language applying the standard to out-of-state power...

(SALEM) - The Oregon House today passed a bill that confirms a 2009 policy reducing the amount of coal in Oregon’s power supply. SB 242 was approved by a vote of 44-15.

“We are gratified that legislators reaffirmed Oregon’s emissions performance standard,” said CUB Executive Director Bob Jenks.

Witnesses Sought- Investigation Into Marion County Sheriff`s Office Deputy-Involved Shooting

Police are looking for witnesses

(SALEM) - Oregon State Police (OSP) Detectives are requesting assistance from the public in locating a possible witness to the Officer Involved Shooting.

The shooting occurred in Southeast Salem on April 23, 2013.

Tow Company Offers Reward After Their Driver is Injured in Hit and Run

$1000 Reward has been offered for the "Arrest and Conviction" of the responsible party.

(SALEM) - There was a Hit & Run accident on Mission Street Sunday evening, where a tow truck driver who was loading a vehicle to be towed was struck by a passing vehicle, which then fled the area.

The driver for Affordable Towing, was wearing his orange safety vest and had all emergency lights activated when the accident occurred.

Teen Driver `Impaled` in Crash, Will Survive

The vehicle was occupied by four 16-year old occupants, all Sprague High School students.

(SALEM) - Officers from the Salem Police Department responded to a serious motor vehicle crash on Ballyntine Rd S. south of Kuebler Blvd. S. at t 3:25 p.m.

When they arrived, they found a 1996 Nissan 4-door sedan had left the roadway and had collided with approximately 300 feet of cyclone fencing.

Salem Woman Arrested In Connection With Weekend Robberies

Three Salem convenience stores were robbed Sunday morning between 5:40 AM and 6:50 AM.

(SALEM) - Salem Police stopped a van Monday which they say was used in an early Saturday morning string of robberies.

The driver, Robin Templeton, was arrested on two counts of Robbery II. Police are still seeking a second woman, 24 year old Roberta Hudson.

Dark Clothing and Alcohol - Factors in Weekend Pedestrian Crash

The young man was struck on Lancaster Blvd. NE.

(SALEM) - Salem Police responded to a pedestrian versus car traffic crash at Lancaster Dr. NE & Sunnyview Rd. NE late Saturday.

On male adult pedestrian was struck by a vehicle and was transported to Salem Hospital with life threatening injuries, Salem Police stated in a news release.

Deputy Involved Shooting - Use of Deadly Physical Force Investigation

Investigators would like anyone with information to contact Keizer Police Department Detective Tim Lathrop at 503-390-3713 Ext. 3481.

(KEISER, OR) - Keizer Police Department are the lead investigative agency in the investigation of the deputy involved shooting that occurred Friday in southeast Salem.

The incident occurred along the east shoulder of Sunnyside Road SE just north of the intersection of the Illahee. crossing overpass at Interstate 5.

Second Shooting This Week for Marion County Deputies

The names of the deputies and the man the shot have not yet been released.

(SALEM) - A man was shot by deputies this morning south of Salem in Turner, Oregon. A spokesman for Marion County called the injuries non-life threatening.

According to initial reports, it began when a man was observed sitting in a red Chevy Nova on the Illahee Bridge near Enchanted Forest. The man was shot shortly after being confronted by deputies.