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Keizer Water Rates to Increase Next Month

Money generated from the increases will pay for new and replacement wells, reservoirs and pipeline replacement.

(KEIZER) - Beginning August 1st, Keizer residents will be paying more for water. The Keizer City Council last week approved a 4 percent water rate increase.

The increase means residents on average will pay between $7 and $8 more per year for water services, and the average Keizer business will pay between $21 and $22 more per year.

Residents will also see an increase in the administrative fee associated with sewer bills.

Head-On Crash at Chemawa Road Causes Critical Injuries

Police say alcohol may have been a factor in the head-on collision that closed a freeway exit ramp on I-5 for two hours.

(KEIZER) - Two people were seriously injured early Monday morning in a two car head-on crash that police say involved a wrong way driver on the Interstate 5 northbound exit ramp at the Chemawa interchange at Keizer.

The freeway exit ramp was closed about two hours and Oregon State Police troopers say they are investigating alcohol as a possible contributing factor.

Woodburn Teen Arrested After Trying to Elude Police on His Motorcycle

The teen was located hiding in bushes at the Wheatland Ferry boat ramp and taken into custody on multiple charges.

(KEIZER) - A 19-year-old Woodburn resident was arrested Thursday morning after he attempted to elude OSP troopers and Keizer police officers on motorcycle at high speeds on Interstate 5 and Keizer area streets.

OSP Spokesman Lt. Gregg Hastings says at about 10:00 AM, OSP Salem Area Command troopers received complaints of a motorcycle southbound on Interstate 5 near Woodburn riding wheelies and passing in between traffic. At about 10:08 AM, OSP Senior Trooper Derek Bischoff saw the motorcycle southbound at the Brooks interchange. Senior Trooper Bischoff overtook the motorcyclist as it took the Keizer exit.

Officers Escape Serious Injuries After Patrol Cars Hit by Suspected Drunk Drivers (AUDIO)

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(SALEM) - Two public safety officers escaped serious injuries this weekend after their patrol cars were hit by suspected drunk drivers.

Keizer police Stg. David LeDay`s patrol car was rammed by 19-year-old Eric Gilmore`s 1985 GMC Jimmy early Saturday morning at Arcade Court and Larchwood Street NE.

The incident occurred when LeDay attempted stop Gilmore on suspected drunken driving. Gilmore fled Leday`s pursuit, and turned down a cul-de-sac.

Driver in Keizer Police Hit and Run Arrested

(SALEM) - Keizer Police have arrested a Salem man accused of ramming a Keizer Police Sergeant`s cruiser head on with his vehicle early Saturday morning while he was being stopped for suspicion of drunk driving.

That incident left police searching for an unidentified driver, a male in his late teens to early 20`s.

About an hour and a half after the SUV was used to ram the police vehicle, the owner called in to report that the 1985 SUV was stolen.

After an ongoing investigation involving Keizer Police Detectives and Salem Police it was determined that the vehicle involved in the incident was in fact, `Not stolen` as was previously reported.

Keizer Prepares for 2006 International Fire Fighters Safety Stand Down

(KEIZER) - The Keizer Fire District and International Association of Fire Fighters Local 3881 are joining thousands of fire agencies across the United States and Canada for the 2006 International Fire Fighters Safety Stand Down.

Starting June 21st, and continuing until all members of the District have participated, firefighters will suspend all non-emergency activity to focus on fire fighter safety.

The District will respond to all emergency calls as normal, but between calls, fire fighters will take time to conduct safety training and drills; review safety-related standard operating procedures; discuss accident reports and have an open conversation about fire fighter safety.

Keizer Police Cruiser Smashed in Pursuit

Police in Keizer are searching for the driver of a stolen SUV that was crashed into a patrol car.

(KEIZER) - A Keizer Police sergeant was fortunate Saturday, escaping serious injuries when a driver trying to evade police smashed his SUV into David LeDay`s police cruiser.

It started with an attempted traffic stop. LeDay says he was suspicious that the driver of a black 1985 GMC he was following was intoxicated. He activated the emergency lights on his patrol vehicle, but says the driver the vehicle failed to pull over.

Oregon City Man Injured in Motor Vehicle Crash Near Keizer

(KEIZER) - Investigators believe that speed and alcohol were factors in a crash Monday afternoon that sent two men to the hospital, one with serious injuries.

It happened just before 1:00 PM Monday at Wheatland Rd NE near Brooklake Rd NE, north of Keizer, according to Kevin Rau with the Marion County Sheriff`s Office.

He says that based on the preliminary investigation, it appears the black 1991 Nissan was being driven by 23-year-old James Reasons III, of Oregon City who lost control in a curve, causing the car to leave the road, go down an embankment and hit a tree.

Keizer Police Investigate Early Morning Shooting

(KEIZER) - A report of gunshots fired into an apartment and into a vehicle sent Keizer Police officers scrambling to 315 Hollyhock Place North at 4:51 AM Sunday.

They say shots struck a car that was parked on the street in front of the residence. The apartment sustained damage to a window and siding, while the parked vehicle sustained damage to a window. Police say the parked vehicle did not belong to the individuals who reside inside the apartment. Nobody was hurt.

Keizer Police Officer James Young says that within minutes of the call, he located a suspicious vehicle, a black 2004 Acura 4-door, traveling southbound on River Road not far from the location of the shooting.

Weapons Seized During SWAT Raid in Keizer

(KEIZER) - Keizer`s Police SWAT team recovered a number of firearms from a home at 4995 Rickman Road Northeast early Wednesday morning just before 5:30 AM.

John Troncoso with Keizer Police says detectives served two search warrants in connection with a criminal investigation into firearms crimes. One search warrant was served at Larry Dean Hutchinson`s property on Rickman Road NE. The other was for the property where Hutchinson resided.

Members of the Patrol and Community Response Units also assisted officers who say four firearms were recovered from the residence, including two handguns and two long guns.

Investigators say ammunition and other firearm paraphernalia were also recovered in the search.