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`Armed and Dangerous` Ferrari Thief on the Loose

Exotic car thief known to frequent Salem, Tillamook and Grande Ronde areas.

(DALLAS, Ore.) - The Polk County Sheriff's Office is requesting help in locating 29-year old Leon Mickey Davis.

Davis is currently wanted for various crimes including Unlawful Use of a Motor Vehicle when he allegedly stole a 2004 Ferrari, valued at over $125,000.

Crash Kills Salem Woman on Highway 223 West of Dallas

Police aren't sure why a driver crossed the center line, causing head-on collision.

(DALLAS, Ore.) - Police say a 24-year old Salem woman died and four others were seriously injured Sunday night in a head-on crash on Highway 223 near Dallas in Polk County. Oregon State Police troopers are continuing the investigation.

Sergeant Corey Simons with OSP,says last night at approximately 8:34 p.m. a 1994 Hyundai Excel driven by 24-year o;d Rebecca Dunaway of Salem, was eastbound on Highway 223 near milepost 3.

The Funniest Wedding Vow Ever Recorded (VIDEO)

They say a healthy sense of humor is very important in a relationship, and it looks like this couple will do just fine.

(SALEM, Ore.) - A couple's hilarious wedding video is making big strides on YouTube and in national media. The clip which is titled "waffle wedded wife" begins with a beautiful wedding scene, just before the couple-to-be offers their vows. The title of the clip gives you a clue, but you won't believe what happens.

The proud dad and father-in-law Tim Engstrom, who by the way is officiating the vows for the couple, explained that the wedding began with an organ player who didn't know when to stop playing.

Kidnapped Oregon Family Found Safe in Bakersfield, California

A combination of family and police efforts led to the safe recovery of four family members who were under threat by the alleged kidnapper.

(BAKERSFIELD, Calif.) - Salem Police say they were contacted by Kern County deputies in Bakersfield, California, over a family who had been kidnapped from the Salem area on Wednesday, August 12th.

They were found safe in Bakersfield Friday evening.

U.S. House Approves $12.1 Million for Dallas Armory

The Oregon National Guard had been pushing for the funding for years, and was quick to praise the funding announcement.

(DALLAS, Ore.) - The U.S. House of Representatives today approved $12.1 million to replace the Oregon National Guard’s Polk County Readiness Center, announced Congressman Kurt Schrader (D-OR) who requested the funding for the project. The funding was included in the Military Construction Appropriations bill that passed the House on Friday.

“This funding means badly needed construction jobs in the region” said Schrader. “But it’s also a critical part of our promise to take care of our brave soldiers and their families.”

Oregon Fire Awards Recognize Selfless and Courageous Dedication

People who live at the edge of the blade: Oregon's firefighters and emergency service teams, along with a few civilians including a TV news crew from Portland, are recognized for their extraordinary efforts.

(CANBY, Ore.) - Citizens of Oregon enjoy an enviable sense of security with the fire agencies listed below. They were recognized this weekend at an honorary awards ceremony.

The list of award recipients at this year's Oregon Meritorious Awards from the Oregon Fire Chiefs Association, also goes far beyond the services, and recognizes the help they receive from police, civilians and even a Portland, Oregon TV news crew.

19-Year Old Dallas Woman Dies in Crash

The incident remains under investigation and deputies say it is undetermined at this time exactly what caused the crash.

(DALLAS, Ore.) - Deputies say a Dallas woman died in a crash Saturday morning at 5:20 a.m. at 30500 North Fork Road SE.

FBI and Dallas Police Investigate Armed Bank Robbery

The FBI says the incident took place in Dallas, Oregon around noon Thursday.

(DALLAS, Ore.) - A spokesperson with the Federal Bureau of Investigation says that around noon Thursday, a man robbed the Oregon First Commuity Credit Union located at 372 Ellendale Boulevard in Dallas, Oregon.

Dallas Man Dies in Overnight Motorcycle Crash

Investigators say speed may have been a factor in the crash but the investigation is on-going at this time.

(PERRYDALE, Ore.) - Polk County Sheriff's deputies say a man died in a motorcycle crash on Perrydale Road near the Orchard Knob Road intersection this morning at 4:30 a.m.

Polk County Sheriff's Office spokesman Dean Bender, says they received a missing person's report at approximately 1:38 a.m. from the Dallas Police Department, regarding a friend who borrowed a motorcycle earlier in the evening but failed to return.

Car Plows Underneath Semi in Serious Injury Crash (PHOTOS)

Police say it happened on Highway 99W at Clow Corner Road.

(DALLAS, Ore.) - Police say a Salem-area man was seriously injured Friday afternoon when the car he was driving crashed into the side of a turning commercial trailer on Highway 99W at Clow Corner Road in Polk County.

According to Oregon State Police Trooper Michael Rockwell, the crash happened Friday at approximately 12:46 p.m.