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Marion County Deputy Arnsmeier Charged With Misconduct

The Deputy had been placed on administrative leave in December.

(SALEM, Ore.) - The Marion County District Attorney's Office is filing charges of Official Misconduct against a Marion County Deputy Sheriff.

Richard Kreitzer Marion County Assessor Found Deceased at Home

The family appointed a spokesman to issue a statement this afternoon on the steps of the Marion County Courthouse (below).

(SALEM, Ore.) - Marion County Assessor Richard Kreitzer was found dead from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound at his SE Salem home on Tuesday evening.

A friend called Deputies to the residence after he arrived and became concerned that the overhead garage door open, but he was unable to find his friend.

Seized Horses Near Silverton Neglected, Officials Say

Five horses were on the property.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Deputies and volunteers from two horse rescue organizations joined forces to remove five horses from a field in Silverton on Friday morning.

A caller reporting neglect Thursday, saying the horses had been left by their owners in a field in the 6900 block of Quarry Road NE, outside of Silverton.

No Injuries as Car Crashes Into Salem Hair Salon

The driver states she stepped on the wrong pedal by mistake, accelerating into the business.

(SALEM, Ore.) - At 10:51 Friday morning, units from Marion County Fire District No.1 and the Marion County Sheriff's Office responded to a report of a vehicle crash into a building.

Upon arrival, fire personnel found a 1995 Ford Thunderbird that had been driven through the front wall of Creative Hair Design, a hair-styling business, located at 4684 Portland Rd NE, Salem.

Foggy Crash into Mill Creek Leaves One Dead, One Critical

Investigators say it's unclear at this point what caused the crash, but alcohol involvement has not yet been ruled out.

(SALEM, Ore.) - An Aumsville man died early Sunday morning in the 4600 block of Delany Road SE after a violent crash into Mill Creek.

According to Marion County Sheriff's Lt. Tim Steele, Portland General Electric crews were called about 5:15 a.m. to neighborhood reports of power outages.

Crews Battle Commercial Fire in Salem

In all, nearly 50 firefighters from several agencies responded to the incident. This fire was controlled in less than two hours.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Firefighters from the Marion County Fire District battled a fire that broke out at a commercial building in Salem Friday morning at 11:17 a.m.

Firefighters from Marion County Fire District #1 were dispatched to the report of a commercial fire at Ross Construction Company located at 3501 Brooklake Rd NE, Salem.

Fire Battalion Chief Crashes Vehicle Near Brooks

Chief Kevin Henson was transported to the Salem Hospital following the crash...

(BROOKS, Ore.) - Investigators say Marion County's Fire Chief, 44-year old J. Kevin Henson, was involved in a serious crash Friday while enroute to a fire on Brooklake Road with his emergency equipment activated.

The Chief was heading to a structure fire at a business in the 3500 block of Brooklake Road NE, traveling westbound, when a vehicle he was passing turned left into his path.

County and Transit District Officials Release RFP for Forensic Investigation on Courthouse Square

A firm will conduct an independent forensic investigation of the integrity of the original construction process.

(SALEM, Ore.) - The Marion County Board of Commissioners and Salem Area Mass Transit District Board of Directors have released a request for proposals for a forensic investigation of Courthouse Square.

The building and adjacent transit center formerly housed several county departments, transit administration offices and bus mall, and retail businesses.

NEW Magic at The Mill This Holiday Season!

(SALEM, Ore.) - It's that magical time of year at the Willamette Heritage Center at The Mill, as we celebrate our 11th annual Magic at the Mill with thousands of twinkling holiday lights and entertainment for all.

This year you can even visit the North Pole with NEW dancing lights! And Santa will be on site each evening to visit with all boys and girls in his own NEW brightly lit Santa's workshop, decorated by Danner & Soli.

Marion County Traffic Safety Team Announces Cell Phone Operation

* RESULTS OF OPERATION *

(SALEM, Ore.) - Marion County Traffic Safety Team Deputies issued 39 citations for violation of the Oregon cell phone law during the focused cell phone operation on Friday afternoon. Most of the citations were issued in the area of Lancaster Drive NE and Highway 22.

In addition to the cell phone citations, they also issued 2 citations for speed racing, 6 for driving without a seatbelt, 3 for driving without insurance. Additionally, 3 drivers were issued warnings.