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Police Charge Three Juveniles With Arson

Charges against the young suspects include second-degree Arson, second-degree Burglary, Reckless Burning and second-degree Trespass.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Three West Salem juveniles face charges in connection with an arson fire Sunday that resulted in no injuries, but did lead to the loss of a turn of the century area home.

Oregon Double Murder Suspect Arrested in Mexico

This arrest potentially clears the only open City of Independence homicide case in 22 years.

(INDEPENDENCE, Ore.) - Police in Independence have experienced a significant victory in a Double Homicide investigation dating back to 1995, thanks to the help of a retired sheriff and police in Mexico.

Chief Vernon Wells with Independence Police, says the recent arrest of 38-year old Antonio Carrillo-Vera, brings to a close the only unresolved homicide in the City of Independence since 1986.

FBI Seeks Missing Girl From Dallas 14 Years After Disappearance

FBI and Father of Ashlyn Wilson Mark Her 14th Birthday.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Thursday, November 20th 2008, marks Ashlyn Wilson’s 14th birthday. She has been missing since she was an infant. The FBI holds a federal fugitive warrant for her mother, Tara Suzanne Wilson, and agents are still, despite the years, actively pursuing this case.

To this end, the FBI is featuring this case in the fugitive section of its national web site at fbi.gov/wanted.htm and on its local home page at fbi.gov today.

The FBI's Beth Anne Steele in Portland, says Ashlyn was born in Dallas, Oregon. After her birth, her father, Dan Wilson fought for legal custody. (Although Dan and Tara Wilson share the same last name, they were never married.) Tara Wilson failed to appear at a series of legal hearings in 1994, and she fled with Ashlyn 1995. Although the courts later awarded full custody to Dan Wilson, he has never seen his daughter.

Two Missing Anglers Prompt Search in Polk County

Fishing equipment was recovered from the banks of the fast moving river, but the two anglers remain missing.

(INDEPENDENCE, Ore.) - Two brothers dropped off for a day of fishing at Riverview Park in Independence have been missing since Sunday evening.

Independence Police say 20-year old Alvin Troub, and his brother 8-year old Michael Runyon, were dropped off at Riverview Park in Independence to go fishing. When family members returned to the park two hours later at 4:00 PM ,the two could not be found.

A search was initiated after information about the missing men was reported to the Independence Police Department. The search quickly included Independence Police Officers, Polk County Fire District #1, and the Polk County Sheriff's Office - including their patrol division, river patrol, and search and rescue unit.

Single Vehicle Fatal Crash Near Willamina

Police remind drivers that accidents can happen any time, but holiday weekends bring increased risk for a variety of reasons.

(McMINNVILLE, Ore.) - A Grand Ronde-area man died Sunday morning after losing control of his car and crashing on the Highway 18 business loop about 1.5 miles east of Willamina.

Police Say Father and Son Shot Each Other During Family Argument

Alcohol reportedly drove the fight between the men that led to the shooting.

(GRANDE RONDE, Ore.) - Polk County deputies were called to the scene of a shooting with multiple victims Friday night at 8:40 PM.

While enroute, they were advised of a report that two people were shot at a residence on Andy Riggs Road in Grand Ronde.

Oregon Guard Helicopter Crew Rescues Injured Logger

The UH-60 helicopter reached the victim quickly and had him delivered to Oregon Health and Sciences University at 11:40 AM.

(SALEM, Ore.) - An Oregon National Guard UH-60 Helicopter crew assisted in a rescue this morning, when a logger fell off a cliff in Polk County.

Oregon Guard Spokesman Major Mike Braibish says the incident happened about nine miles west of Black Rock and Mainline Road, which is about 45 miles outside of Salem, Oregon.

Independence Students` Race for Hope Will Benefit Medical Teams (VIDEO)

A positive and inspirational video story about Oregon youth from Salem-News.com reporter Tim King.

(INDEPENDENCE, Ore.) - Five high school students from Central High in Independence were inspired recently by a display they saw in Tigard, Oregon, from Medical Teams International called the Real. Life. Exhibit.

The five girls said they were highly impacted by the experience and now they are doing what they can to raise money for the medical teams.

Polk County Announces 2007 Flu Shot Clinics

Clinics will be held in West Salem, Dallas, Monmouth, and Grand Ronde.

(DALLAS, Ore. ) - The Polk County Health Department has announced it's 2007 flu shot clinics.

13 People Busted in Pre-Dawn Drug Raid

Police say the operation has been underway for five months.

(DALLAS, Ore.) - A pre-dawn drug raid has netted several methamphetamine suspects in Polk County.

Sheriff Bob Wolfe says the operation called "End Game," "is an excellent example of several agencies working together toward a common goal of dealing with the methamphetamine trafficking that is taking place in our communities."