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Detectives Seize Drugs and Take Child Into Protective Custody

(SALEM) - A two-week investigation into the alleged illegal sale of marijuana and prescription drugs led to a number of arrests in Salem Wednesday. Salem Police say members of the Department`s Community Response Team served a narcotics related Search Warrant at 239 Myers Street South #12.

In addition to the arrests of three adults and one 17-year old, a two-year old child was removed from the residence on Myers Street South and placed in temporary protective custody.

Marijuana Bust May be Biggest in Lincoln County History

(SILETZ) - A tip from Oregon State Police (OSP) Fish & Wildlife troopers on boat patrol along the Siletz River led the Lincoln Interagency Narcotics Team (LINT) to locate what is believed to be the largest marijuana grow operation discovered in Lincoln County. One person was arrested, and additional arrests may be pending.

On Thursday, two OSP Fish & Wildlife troopers were on boat patrol along the Siletz River when they noted a strong odor of marijuana coming from property bordering the river with two buildings about 250 feet from the water.

The troopers provided the information to members of the Lincoln Interagency Narcotics Team.

On Friday, April 7th, LINT, along with members of the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office, Lincoln City Police Department and OSP served a search warrant on the property, located at 17178 Siletz Highway...

Linn Drug Team Search Warrant Leads to Arrests

(ALBANY) - Drug arrests in Albany and Lebanon in recent days have landed three residents in jail on a number of charges, the arrests also led to a child being removed from a home and placed in protective custody by the Department of Human Services.

Linn County Sheriff Tim Mueller says that on Wednesday April 12th, the Linn Drug Task Force executed a search warrant at 1105 SW Washington St. in Albany. Seized in the raid were suspected Methamphetamine, scales, drug paraphernalia, cash, drug records and miscellaneous prescription pills.

Officers arrested 33-year old Ranae Marie Anderson who lives at 1105 SW Washington St. in Albany...

Wirth Pleads Guilty in Meth Case

(SALEM - AP) - Former State Rep. Kelley Wirth pleaded guilty Thursday to possession of methamphetamine in a scandal that began when Wirth was run over and seriously injured by a woman who accused Wirth of having an affair with her boyfriend.

In a brief proceeding in Marion County Circuit Court, the Corvallis Democrat was sentenced to 18 months of probation and 80 hours of community service.

As part of the sentencing, Judge Joseph Guimond ordered Wirth to have no contact with Fernando Mendez, who told police that he had had a sexual relationship with Wirth, which she denies.

Police Take Kids Into Protective Custody, Parents Arrested, Home Posted as a Public Health Hazar

Police took into protective custody an 8-year-old boy, and two 6-year-olds girls from the home

(SALEM) - Officers from Salem Police Department's Drug Activity Response Team, responded to a complaint at 745 21st St. SE.

Upon arrival, officers found that the house was filthy and unsuitable for the children.

Salem Police spokesman Lt. Steve Bellshaw says amphetamine residue and paraphernalia were located inside the home, and were in areas accessible to the children.

The gas to heat the house had been off for several weeks.

Op-Ed: Montana State Drops `Soft Shoe Approach` in Meth Fighting

While anti-meth messages for Oregon kids have to be created in a way that is “not too shocking,� Montana’s new anti-meth ad campaign absolutely jars the senses and its rave reviews could be a sign of a better idea.

(SALEM) - Folks in Big Sky Country say they`re taking crime and health problems stemming from methamphetamine in their state by the horns, in the process ignoring politically correct approaches employed in Oregon and other states that many say put rose colored shades on a problem eating at the very heart of the population, young and old alike.

The kids they`re going to reach with a message from Johnny Quarterback are not the kids we`re worried about in the first place.

Salem Police Make Heroin Arrests

A home in NE Salem was searched by Police Wednesday morning, and turned up Heroin, Cocaine and Methamphetamine- all with a kid in the house.

(SALEM) - A couple was taken into custody, and an eleven-year old child removed from their home Wednesday, March 15. The child`s placement in protective custody adds to the ever-increasing roll of children removed from their homes due to drugs.

Salem Police Department's Community Response Team and Salem SWAT served a search warrant at 3691 Michel Street NE at 6:00 AM, which led to the seizure of 2 grams of Methamphetamine, 13 grams of Cocaine, and 26 grams of Heroin.

Tests Indicate That Victims of Capsizing had Meth in Their Systems

(TILLAMOOK - AP) - The three men who died when a crabbing boat capsized near the mouth of Tillamook Bay last month had methamphetamine in their bodies.

According to the state medical examiner's office, the captain of the boat, 32-year-old Craig Larsen, of Hammond, had toxic levels of the drug in his system.

Meth Lab, Marijuana Grow Operation Seized From Corvallis Home

Indicators found at the scene suggest the lab was operative within the past few months.

(CORVALLIS) - Corvallis Police arrested a Corvallis man after a burglary investigation led officers to believe the victim was growing marijuana inside his home.

Lt. Ron Noble says officers went to investigate a residential burglary complaint at 655 SE Bell Ave on Sunday.

During the burglary investigation officers say they developed probable cause to believe the victim in the burglary, 39-year-old Philip Ormsby, was growing marijuana inside his home.

Ormsby disclosed to the officers he was growing marijuana for medicinal purposes, but did not currently possess a medical marijuana card. Officers then found a former lab...

Salem D.A.R.E. Program Gets Boost

Ambassador of the late D.A.R.E. supporter Dave Williams, is his grandson Cody… a Salem student and D.A.R.E. graduate

(Salem) - The Salem Police Department`s D.A.R.E. Program will get a boost Monday, March 6th at the Salem City Council meeting, with a $1,000 donation that is being made in memory of Mr. Dave Williams.

Mr. Williams was actively involved in supporting local law enforcement and the fire department in his community of Hemet, California. He was also responsible for helping out with an annual golf tournament to raise funds for the D.A.R.E. Program, and the grandfather of a Salem Richmond Elementary and D.A.R.E. graduate.

Mr. Williams passed away In October of 2004, leaving this great legacy for his family. His grandson, Cody Hubert, is proud to carry on this tradition.