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Suspect Arrested for Sexual Assaults on Girls

Police are very interested in locating any other females who have been victimized by Leslie Eugene McGranahan, who has lived in the Salem area since 1995.

(SALEM) - Marion County Sheriff's detectives and Salem Police arrested a 42-year old transient Tuesday, charging him with multiple counts of sexual misconduct.

Leslie Eugene McGranahan was arrested by Salem Police at the Roadway Inn, 3340 Astoria Way NE. Salem Police learned of his whereabouts and contacted him at the hotel. He was arrested without incident on a probable cause statement on file with our Office.

Keizer, Police Investigate Shooting and Assault

Keizer Police Captain Jeff Kuhns says a gang fight involving 30 people was reported.

(KEIZER, Ore.) - Keizer Police responded to the Partridge Lane Apartments, in the 3900 block of Partridge Lane NE, at 8:52 p.m. Friday evening after receiving a report of a "gang fight" where a shooting had occurred.

Keizer Police Captain Jeff Kuhns, says officers on scene have confirmed at least one individual has sustained what appears to be a non-life threatening injury related to gunfire, however a second male victim was assaulted by other means and his condition remains unknown at this time.

Temp Separation Can Spur Subterranean Bachelor Skills

Independence does have its price.

(SALEM, Ore.) - The other day I ran into an old friend who had opted for a temporary time-out separation from his wife of 25 years.

The two, as he described it, were not mortal enemies but just recognized how profoundly their differences were. They felt the need to take what he called a "marriage respite".

Details Emerge in Salem Police Officer-Involved Shooting

Salem Police Officers fatally shot a male suspect following the pursuit of a stolen vehicle - anybody with information regarding this investigation is asked to call the Oregon State Police Regional Communications Center at 503-375-3555.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Salem Police Officers fatally shot a male suspect following the pursuit of a stolen vehicle. Lt. Dave Okada with Salem Police, says, "the incident began at approximately 1:01 a.m. when Salem Police Officers located a stolen vehicle that was being operated by a male near downtown Salem."

The vehicle, a 1989 Honda Civic, had been reported stolen to the Salem Police Department on the evening of 10-16-11.

Murder Suspects Held in California Jail Over Fatal Devonshire Apartment Shooting

Both subjects are being detained at the Siskiyou County Jail on murder charges.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Detectives with the Marion County Sheriff's Office are continuing their investigation of the Sunday morning shooting that left one person dead. The victim has been identified as 23-year old David A. Polanco, of Salem. Mr. Polanco was found dead at the scene, having suffered multiple gunshot wounds. An autopsy is scheduled for later today.

Death Investigation Now Deemed Homicide

Homicide detectives now investigating death in Marion County.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Detectives are continuing an investigation into the shooting death that occurred at the Devonshire Court Apartments, on Devonshire Avenue NE in Salem earlier this morning.

Police Officer-Involved Shooting in Salem

Police are on the scene of an apparent officer-involved shooting in Salem.

(SALEM, Ore.) - A police officer-involved shooting took place in Salem early Monday morning according to preliminary reports. It happened on North Liberty about one block south of Pine.

Our News Photographer Jerry Freeman is on the scene and we are beginning to get a picture of what took place. He says witnesses at the scene heard the sound of police sirens, followed by police yelling commands to a suspect, and then multiple gunshots.

Occupy Salem Movement Gaining Steady Momentum at Wilson Park

The group of citizen activists at Wilson Park in Salem's capitol say they are steadfast, and say they will not disperse until things in our government undergo a 'serious makeover'.

(SALEM, Oregon) - Spirits are high among individuals who are using their voices and making their presence known in Salem.

Approaching the 6th night of 'Occupy Salem', protesters aren't wavering from a constant police presence, and both local and state police have been respectful so far, according to the group. Mostly just driving by, with little interaction.

Traveling WWI Exhibition Will Visit Salem

Waddell & Reed's Traveling World War I Exhibition Rolls into Salem at the Willamette Heritage Center (Mission Mill) to Honor Veterans, Raise Funds & Awareness for National Treasures

(SALEM, Ore.) - Waddell & Reed – one of the country’s oldest mutual fund and financial planning companies – will kick off an ambitious and unconventional acknowledgement of its 75th anniversary.

In partnership with Ivy Funds and the National World War I Museum, a custom 18-wheel “big rig” truck has been transformed into a traveling World War I exhibition.

Occupy Salem Organizers Hope to Maintain Vigil

Activists are told they can't camp in the public area by the state capitol, and Oregon's governor has not stepped up to offer relief.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Occupy Salem is underway and the number of activists who have moved into Wilson Park, adjacent to the Oregon state capital, is growing, as are the potential problems the group is facing trying to maintain their public demonstration.