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Man Arrested After Attempt to Elude in SE Salem

Troopers say they found a small amount of Hydrocodone and Oxycodone pills were also found in his clothing.

(SALEM) - A 35-year old Salem man was arrested early Thursday morning on multiple charges after reportedly attempting to elude state police troopers in SE Salem.

35-year old Anthony R. Segura was arrested, police say they found a loaded semi-automatic handgun in his car.

Mustang Parade Needs Your Help to Break a World Record!

Organizers say the goal with the parade is to break two World Records: One for the most Mustangs in a parade and one for the most Fords in a parade.

(WOODBURN) - This year marks the 50th Anniversary of one of the greatest of all American cars, The Ford Mustang.

An exciting historic automotive milestone will celebrate the Mustang with an extraordinary one-of-a-kind event planned for the Pacific Northwest at the Woodburn Dragstrip...

Salem Police Release More On Fatal Crash

26-year old Kelly Moore of McMinnville, died at the scene as did her 9-year old daughter Jasmine Moore.

(SALEM) - The Salem Police Department Traffic Control Unit is continuing its investigation into a crash that claimed the lives of one adult and one child on the evening of February 11 in southeast Salem.

Officers responded to the scene on Turner Rd SE, south of the intersection with Airway Dr. SE at approximately 6:17 pm.

BBB Offers Tips to Drivers Affected by Oregon Storm

In the wake of winter storms, be on the lookout for new potholes which can damage alignment or cause accidents.

(LAKE OSWEGO) - A late winter storm slammed the Pacific Northwest on Feb. 6, 2014, shutting down most of the region for several days and covering area roads with ice. Police, say nearly 600 accidents were reported across the state in the two days following the storm.

Better Business Bureau serving Alaska, Oregon and Western Washington offers tips to help drivers whose vehicles may have been affected.

Adult, Child Killed in Salem Crash, 3 More Suffer Life-Threatening Injuries (VIDEO)

Tragic head-on collision at Turner Rd SE and Airway Drive.

(SALEM) - UPDATED INFO: The Salem Police Department Traffic Control Unit is continuing its investigation into a crash that claimed the lives of one adult and one child on the evening of February 11 in southeast Salem.

The investigation revealed that a 1994 Ford Escort, driven by 28-year old Hannah Reitz of McMinnville, had been traveling northbound on Turner Rd when it crossed into the path of a southbound 1997 Ford F-150 pickup, driven by 32-year old Jason McMurphy of Turner, and was struck head on.

There were two adults and three children in the Ford Escort at the time of the crash. A passenger in the Ford Escort, 26-year old Kelly Moore of McMinnville, died at the scene as did her 9-year old daughter Jasmine Moore.

Injury Crash - Interstate 5 Southbound in Wilsonville Area

The cause of the crash remains under investigation.

(WILSONVILLE) - Oregon State Police and local emergency responders remain on scene investigating Tuesday morning's injury crash involving a commercial truck along the lanes of Interstate 5 near milepost 284 in the Wilsonville area.

A female inmate work crew member out of Multnomah County was injured and yaken to a local hospital for treatment.

Video Captures Dangerous Winter Driving Conditions in Oregon

Drivers had a challenge trying to keep their vehicles on the road as conditions became very icy and slick.

(SALEM) - Thursday was cold and dangerous in Oregon as snow swept through the Mid Willamette Valley, bringing residents of Oregon's capital city and surrounding areas a genuine winter wonderland.

Inches accumulated quickly and our Photojournalist, Jerry Freeman, was out and about as usual capturing the sights and sounds of the day, and what a day it was.

(NEW PHOTOS) Sheriff`s Office Seeks Tips in Jan 27 Kidnapping/Assault Case

At some point while the suspect was driving, the victim managed to escape the moving vehicle. She sustained additional injuries during the escape.

(CLACKAMAS) - Clackamas County Sheriff's Office detectives are investigating an aggressive kidnapping case that occurred in unincorporated Milwaukie on Monday, Jan. 27. The victim is safe in an area hospital.

The suspect -- an adult male around age 50, with gray hair, wire-rimmed glasses and a goatee or beard, wearing a dark navy-blue hooded jacket and driving a purple-colored minivan -- is still at large. Police are requesting the public's help to identify him.

Fatal Traffic Crash - Highway 223 south of Dallas in Polk County

The driver of the sport utility vehicle was pronounced deceased at the scene. His name will be released Friday morning.

(DALLAS) - Oregon State Police (OSP) is continuing the investigation of Thursday afternoon's fatal traffic crash involving a loaded log truck and sport utility vehicle on Highway 223 about three miles south of Dallas.

The highway reopened about 5:00 p.m. and the names of the occupants in the log truck are released in this update.

Deputies Arrest Two After Reported Thirty Six Minute Pursuit

Exact details of this evening's events are still not available as this is an active investigation and deputies are on scene and investigating.

(DONALD, OR) - Marion County Sheriff's Office Deputies arrested a male and a female after a thirty six minute pursuit.

What started as an investigation near Salem, labeled as a disturbance, quickly turned into a vehicle pursuit that ended on Ehlen Road NE near Interstate 5. There are no reported injuries as a result of the pursuit.