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Deputy Involved Shooting - Use of Deadly Physical Force Investigation

Investigators would like anyone with information to contact Keizer Police Department Detective Tim Lathrop at 503-390-3713 Ext. 3481.

(KEISER, OR) - Keizer Police Department are the lead investigative agency in the investigation of the deputy involved shooting that occurred Friday in southeast Salem.

The incident occurred along the east shoulder of Sunnyside Road SE just north of the intersection of the Illahee. crossing overpass at Interstate 5.

Second Shooting This Week for Marion County Deputies

The names of the deputies and the man the shot have not yet been released.

(SALEM) - A man was shot by deputies this morning south of Salem in Turner, Oregon. A spokesman for Marion County called the injuries non-life threatening.

According to initial reports, it began when a man was observed sitting in a red Chevy Nova on the Illahee Bridge near Enchanted Forest. The man was shot shortly after being confronted by deputies.

A First-Hand Look at the Ethics of the Marion County Sheriff`s Office

The rights of media are sometimes little more than an annoyance to law enforcement.

(SALEM) - "Congress shall make no law --- prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press..."

Americans have precious civil rights that our ancestors literally fought and died to secure. One of the most basic rights, protected by the first amendment, is free press.

Corporate Constitutional Rights and Campaign Spending to be Considered in House Rules Committee

The HJM 6 hearing has been pre-empted by a PERS reform agenda and will be rescheduled at a later date.

(SALEM) - On Wednesday, March 27 at 3:00, a measure addressing the interrelated issues of money in politics and the legal status of corporations will go before the Oregon House Rules Committee.

House Joint Memorial 6 calls on Congress to pass a constitutional amendment to establish that (a) corporations are not people and therefore they should not have the same constitutional rights as people...

Marion County Man Strikes Power Pole, Dies in Crash

Jacob Abbas was the sole occupant of the car and died at the scene from his injuries.

(SALEM) - A 26-year old Marion County resident died in a single car crash on Talbot Road SE in Jefferson early this morning.

Marion County deputies were called to the crash at 12:29 a.m. Sergeant Todd Moquin was the first law enforcement officer to arrive at the scene, however another local man had already taken the pulse of the deceased.

Driver of `Lookalike` Police Car Arrested and Cited for Numerous Traffic Violations

Deputies found no evidence that Winfrey was attempting to pull over cars to contact drivers and falsely represent himself as a police officer.

(SALEM) - A 27-year old Washington resident was arrested and released on a citation after deputies caught him driving recklessly on Interstate 5 Saturday morning.

Around 9:24 a.m., a deputy spotted a car traveling at a high rate of speed, with white and amber flashing lights in the front windshield, and flashing blue lights in the grill.

Deputies Searching for Salem Man Missing Since Sunday Morning

Anyone with information on Mr. Dassenko's whereabouts is asked to call the Marion County Sheriff's Office Dispatcher Center at 503.588.5032.

(SALEM) - The Marion County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's assistance in locating a Salem man, missing since March 3rd.

Marion County Sheriff`s Deputies Identified What Appears to be a Serial Burglar in the Detroit Lake Area

Deputies are asking the residents of Detroit Lake to watch out for Shrader and to report any sightings to the Marion County Sheriff's Office by dialing 911.

(SALEM) - With the end of summer, many of the Detroit Lake residents leave their vacation homes and return to work in the city.

Vacation homes and with homes posted for sale have become the target of a suspected burglar, breaking in and "living" in them for days at a time.

Salem: Roundup of Local News Video by Jerry Freeman

Get up to date on what you missed over the weekend...

(SALEM) - Police and fire agencies all over the Mid-Willamette Valley were busy responding to incidents over the weekend.

Salem-News.com's Jerry Freeman covered a fatal crash near Dallas, a stabbing in Salem and a house fire that brings a reminder of continuing dry weather.

Deputies Firie Less than Lethal `Bean Bag Rounds` at Woman After Dangerous Chase

Marion County Sheriff's deputies also used 'Taser' in arrest of woman who had to be stopped twice..

(SALEM) - It was quite a scene in Salem today when a woman failed to stop for police and instead fled from the city of Silverton, into north Salem.

Authorities first heard about the driver after a 911 caller reported a 1996 white Ford Econoline van driving recklessly on Silverton Road NE near Howell Prairie Road. This was at about 10:45 a.m., according to a press release issued today.