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Deputies Respond to Bomb Threat in Jefferson‏

Anyone with information can contact the Marion County Sheriff's Office at (503) 540-8007.

(JEFFERSON, Ore.) - The Marion County Sheriff's Office responded to a report of a bomb threat Monday in Jefferson.

Lt. Sheila Lorance with the Marion County Sheriff's Office says the incident took place at the Sterling Bank on Main Street in Jefferson.

The call regarding a bomb threat came in just after 5:00 PM. After the December loss of two police officers in Oregon over a bomb in a bank have placed law enforcement officers on high alert.

Marion County Deputies and Posse Locates Stranded Kayaker

The Marion County Sheriff's Office reminds people to carry cell phones in a waterproof container in case they are separated from their water craft.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Rescue teams from the Marion County Sheriff's Office responded around 7:00 PM on New Year's day, to the report of a missing 65-year old man, Chris Watson of Portland, who was kayaking with friends on the North Santiam River when he was caught in the current and separated from his kayak.

Lt. Sheila Lorance with the Sheriff's Office says Mr. Watson made it to the bank of the river and said he would walk out and meet his friends at the road where they left him.

"However, when they arrived he wasn't there and they called the Sheriff's Office. Deputies were unable to locate Watson and had to suspend the search until daylight."

Marion County Deputies Investigate Armed Robbery at Liquor Store

The suspects are two Hispanic males.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Marion County Sheriff's Office deputies are investigating an armed robbery at a Salem liquor story that happened New Year's Eve around 7:15 PM.

Two Officers Killed by Bomb at Bank in Oregon

A $35,000 reward is offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the suspect(s) responsible for their tragic deaths and injuries.

(WOODBURN, Ore.) - An Oregon State Police Bomb Technician and Woodburn Police Officer were killed, and the Woodburn Chief of Police was critically injured Friday afternoon when an explosive device detonated at a Woodburn area bank.

Update on Serious Explosion in Woodburn that Injured Police

Isham says a multi-agency investigation involving federal, state, county and city police agencies has begun to identify the person(s) responsible in this tragic incident.

(WOODBURN, Ore.) - Law enforcement agencies have descended on Woodburn, Oregon, where an explosion ripped through a bank today seriously injuring three police officers. A bank employee received injuries that are described as minor.

Marion County Sheriff Russ Isham says this morning at approximately 10:32 AM, a Woodburn-area Wells Fargo Bank received a threatening phone call from an unknown person.

"Bank personnel notified Woodburn Police Department and the bank was evacuated while police investigated with the assistance of the FBI and an Oregon State Police bomb technician," Isham said.

Deputies Attempting to Locate Suspect in Donald Armed Robbery

The suspect is described as a Black male, unknown age, six-feet tall, heavyset, wearing a black ski mask, black clothing and gloves.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Marion County Deputies responded to the report of an armed robbery at 8:30 AM Thursday, that had just occurred at the Donald Market and Deli on Main Street in Donald.

Two Families Displaced Over Fire

Fire officials remind residents to to check smoke detectors regularly and have older detectors replaced with newer ones that contain long-life batteries.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Marion County Fire District No. 1 responded to a silgle story house fire at 11:50 this morning at 8275 Hazelgreen Road NE.

The occupant told firefighters she was home with her 3-year old child when she heard crackling sounds from within the walls. When she went outside to investigate, she noticed smoke coming from the eves of the home and called 911.

The first responding units reported smoke coming from the eves of the residence which was partially involved upon arrival. Upon entry, firefighters encountered rolling flames in the hallway. Eight fire apparatus from Marion County Fire District responded and extinguished the fire within 10 minutes.

Sheriff`s Detectives Seek Information on Salem Arson

The Marion County‏ Sheriff's Office would like to ask if anyone has information regarding this case.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Marion County Sheriff's deputies are investigating a residential burglary and fire that happened Saturday in the 4000 block of 46th Ave NE.

Marion County Deputies Investigate Armed Robbery in Aurora

Both suspects left the store and got into what was described as an older model dark colored Pontiac Bonneville that according to witnesses, looks like a Honda Accord. The vehicle may also have a rear taillight out.

(AURORA, Ore.) - Marion County Sheriff's deputies responded to the Fuel N Mart/Circle K store on Delores Way in Aurora last night at 7:30 PM, over a report of an Armed Robbery that had just occurred.

Wanted Suspect Considered Dangerous by Police

Marion County Sheriff's Office requests the Public's Assistance in locating a wanted subject‏

(SALEM, Ore.) - The Marion County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in locating 38-year old Shelly A. McGinnis; a suspect in a number of cases under active investigation at the Sheriff's Office.