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Multi County Drug Raids Leads to Several Arrests

Police say they seized meth, guns, cash, and even cockfighting equipment.

(NEWPORT, Ore.) - Lincoln County's narcotics team say a drug-related investigation originating with a traffic stop last week on the coast, led officers to Marion County and has resulted in the seizure of methamphetamine, cash, firearms and other evidence.

Drug Related Deaths in Oregon Continue to Rise

In Marion County, the number of drug related deaths dropped from 20 to 15 in 2007.

(SALEM, Ore. ) - Oregon State Medical Examiner Dr. Karen Gunson has released drug-related death statistics for 2007 reflecting a continuing rise since 1999 and the third highest number of these deaths since 1997.

ID Experts` Five Steps to Prevent Medical ID Theft

Protect your medical records, as well as your pocketbook, against identity thieves.

(BEAVERTON, Ore.) - Medical identity theft won't just harm your pocketbook, but could cost you your health. Unlike traditional identity theft, the consequences of medical identity go beyond the financial costs.

They can impact your health due to inaccurate information being documented on medical records, potentially leading to future misdiagnosis and other complications.

Two Illegal Immigrants Among Those Arrested During Meth Sweep

Marion County Meth Strike Force Meth Investigation results in arrests, drug, cash & vehicle seizures.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Marion County's Meth Strike Force detectives say they concluded a three month long drug investigation early this morning. Several people were arrested and meth and money were seized from several residences.

Salem Police Lt. Jim Anglemier says the investigation began with information revealed during traffic stop. During the investigation, nearly four pounds of crystal methamphetamine was seized.

Alleged Metal Thieves Caught With Pocketfuls of Railroad Spikes

Three arrested for removing rail road spikes from Portland Western Railroad line.

(LAKE OSWEGO, Oregon) - Police arrested two adults and a juvenile Friday evening at about 7:00 PM for removing rail spikes from the Portland Western rail road near SW Boones Ferry Road and Jean Way in Lake Oswego.

Marion County Deputies Track Alleged Metal Thief Hiding in Brier Patch

(KEIZER, Ore.) - Marion County deputies were called out to Windsor Island Road today after a citizen reported finding two men on their property "burning wire" which police say is often an attempt to burn the plastic coating off of wire in order to sell the metal.

Commander Jason Myers with the Marion County Sheriff says the property owner suspected the males were possible drug users and made contact with them. He reportedly told them he had called the Sheriff's office and deputies were enroute, he then warned them to stay where they were.

Truck `Overload` of Stolen PGE Wire Leads to Arrest of Suspected Metal Thief

Deputies believe it is probably meth related.

(CLACKAMAS, Ore.) - Two construction workers arriving at work early this morning in Wilsonville say they caught a metal thief stealing large amounts of PGE cable from their jobsite. They say the man was observed overloading his compact pick-up truck with downed Portland General Electric power lines.

Clackamas County Sheriff's Office Spokesman Jim Strovink says it is just the latest chapter in a story about meth addicts who are literally, dismantling our state.

Three Arrested on Meth Related Charges in Albany

Lebanon and Albany Police Departments assisted in serving the warrant.

(ALBANY, Ore.) - Linn County Sheriff detectives say they executed a search warrant at 1024 9th Ave SE Albany on March 19th at about 8:30 PM.

Three suspects were arrested and Methamphetamine, packaging materials, drug paraphernalia, scales and surveillance cameras inside the residence were seized, according to Sheriff Tim Mueller.

Pelosi Statement on Congresswoman Darlene Hooley`s Decision Not to Seek Re-Election

Pelosi says she salutes Congresswoman Hooley for her outstanding leadership and for her friendship.

(WASHINGTON, D.C.) - Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement today on Congresswoman Darlene Hooley of Oregon, who announced today that she would not seek re-election next year.

"Darlene Hooley has served the people of Oregon with great distinction and will be missed by all of us in Congress. Congresswoman Hooley first came to politics as a mother motivated to effect change for children. Over her three decades of public service, she has always maintained that perspective, knowing it is our fundamental responsibility to make our nation stronger for generations to come.

Meth Team Arrests Nine in SE Portland

OSP Meth Initiative Team investigation leads to nine arrests on a number of charges.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Oregon State Police an investigation by their Meth Initiative Team detectives led to the arrest of nine people this morning in SE Portland on multiple charges.

Lieutenant Gregg Hastings with the state police says the arrests stemmed from a joint investigation in Tillamook County earlier this month and included an arrest of a Pendleton-area woman wanted on an escape charge.