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Dead Body Found at South Salem Park

Video by Salem-News.com's Jerry Freeman. UPDATE: The Park is now OPEN to the public. There is no word yet on what the cause of death was.

(SALEM, Ore. ) - Salem Police are on scene of a body found at a popular park in south Salem.

Salem-News.com was there at Woodmansee Park, located off Sunnyview Road, as police and detectives searched for clues as to what may have happened. The body was found in the parks popular 9-hole disc golf course, which is a located in a heavily wooded area.

Salem Police Plan Extra Patrols Over July 4th Holiday

Remember: When in doubt, get a ride!

(SALEM, Ore. ) - Salem Police Officers will be participating in a statewide traffic enforcement and safety campaign throughout the July 4 holiday weekend to focus on motorists driving under the influence of intoxicants.

The goal of the statewide campaign is to reduce the number of motor vehicle related deaths and injuries by increasing public awareness of driving under the influence of intoxicants.

UPDATE: Missing 9-Year-Old Child in West Salem Found Safe

Salem-News.com will have more on this story as soon as it becomes available.

(Salem, Ore. ) - Salem-News.com has learned that a young child as been found safe in West Salem.

The child, William Cruz, was last seen walking southbound on Patterson St NW in West Salem from Walker Middle School at about 3:15 p.m. Friday.