Police Identify Second Suspect in Woodburn Explosives Investigation

Investigators remain very interested in any information the public can provide.

Salem-News.com

(SALEM, Ore.) - 57-year old Bruce Turnidge of rural Salem, was arrested today at approximately 11:30 AM, as a second suspect in Friday's bank explosion in Woodburn that killed two police officer and injured a third severely, and also caused minor injuries to a bank employee.

Marion County Undersheriff Jason Myers says he is charged with the crimes of Conspiracy to Manufacture an Explosive Device and Conspiracy to Possess an Explosive Device.

He will be lodged at the Marion County Correctional Facility.

Myers says Mr. Turnidge is the father of Joshua Turnidge, who was arrested on Sunday night. The arraignment of Bruce Turnidge will take place Thursday, December 18th at 8:00 AM at the Marion County Court Annex located at 4000 Aumsville Highway in Salem.

32-year old Joshua Turnidge was arraigned this morning before Circuit Judge Joseph V. Ochoa on a 13 count district attorney's information charging Manufacture of a Destructive Device, Possession of Destructive Device, Assault in the First Degree, Assault in the Second Degree, Conspiracy to Commit Aggravated Murder, two counts of Attempted Aggravated Murder, and six counts of Aggravated Murder.

Steven Krasik and Steve Gorham were appointed to represent Joshua Turnidge. Mr. Krasik was present in court.

The arraignment for the indictment is scheduled for December 26th 2008, at 8:00 AM, also at the Marion County Court Annex. The case was assigned to Marion County Circuit Judge Thomas M. Hart.

Investigators remain very interested in any information the public can provide.

Anyone who may have knowledge about these crimes should call the new tip line at 1-888-780-5678. The offer of a $35,000 reward for information leading to the conviction of the person or persons responsible for this crime remains open.

Previous reports on the fatal explosion in Woodburn:

Second Suspect Arrested in Bank Explosion

Suspect in Deadly Bank Blast Identified

Arrest Made in Bank Explosion that Killed Two Police Officers

Police Release Suspect Photos in Deadly Woodburn Explosion

Woodburn Officers Were Some of Their Agency's Most Experienced

Oregon State Police Mourn Death of Senior Trooper Bill Hakim

Police Officer Dies in Explosion at Woodburn Area Bank‏

Update on Serious Explosion in Woodburn that Injured Police

Explosive Device Blows Up Seriously Injuring Police in Woodburn (AUDIO)