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Marion County Deputy Survives Head on Crash (PHOTOS)

A Salem woman and her son also survived the crash.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Marion County Deputy Mike Brewster was involved in a head-on vehicle crash while driving his marked patrol car on Quinaby Road NE and Clear Lake Road this morning at 10:07 a.m.

Lt. Sheila Lorance with the Sheriff's Office, says Brewster had to be extricated from the vehicle and was transported to Salem Hospital where he is in stable condition and will be held overnight for observation.

Halloween Masked Armed Robbery Suspects Hit Salem Pizza Parlor

Two suspects fled the area in an unknown direction.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Marion County Sheriff's deputies say a Halloween night armed robbery at Primetime Pizza on Rich Drive in Salem, involved suspects with Halloween masks.

One witness told Salem-News.com that two people were working, but the male employee had to leave to make a delivery. and a young woman was ultimately working alone when the suspects entered the building, demanding money.

Lebanon Woman Run Over After Leaping From Vehicle

No criminal charges or citations were issued.

(LEBANON, Ore.) - The Marion County Sheriff's Office responded to the report of a pedestrian verses vehicle crash at Duckflat Road near Pearson Road SE in Marion Sunday evening at 7:16 p.m.

When deputies arrived, a female, 30-year old Rose Ellison of Lebanon was being transported by Reach Helicopter to Salem Hospital for leg fractures and other injuries.

Fatal Weekend Crash Under Investigation

The driver of the Honda Prelude, 40-year old Reynaldo Velazquez-Celestino of Salem, was deceased at the scene and had to be extricated from the vehicle.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Deputies aren't sure why the driver of a 1985 Honda drove into the path of an oncoming vehicle early Saturday morning.

The Marion County Sheriff's Office responded to the vehicle crash at 5995 Hazelgreen Road NE just before 7:00 a.m. Saturday.

Sheriff`s Office Releases Photos in Salem Bank Robbery

The vehicle may have been seen in the South Salem area.

(SALEM, Ore.) - The Marion County Sheriff's Office and the FBI say they are continuing their investigation into the Robbery of Key Bank that occurred on 10-14-09.

Investigators have received additional information and photos regarding the suspect vehicle, a Mercury Grand Marquis, possibly a 1998-2002 model.

Bank Robbery Suspect Sought in Salem

It happened at the Key Bank, located at 750 Lancaster Drive NE. The suspect is described as a white male, between 50 and 60 years of age, with a gray hoodie over a gray button up shirt.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Deputies are searching for an Armed Robbery suspect in Salem who they say robbed the Key Bank in Salem today at 3:00 p.m.

Calls came in just after the incident and deputies from the Marion County Sheriff's Office showed up shortly after 3:00 to interview witnesses and take reports.

Salem Man Busted for Impersonating a Police Officer

A Salem man apparently thought he could convince a deputy he was about to become an officer, and therefore only deserved a warning.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Marion County Deputy Ethan Griffith says he was driving southbound on Lancaster Drive Satruday around 12:30 p.m., when he conducted a traffic stop on a driver who he observed operating an unsafe vehicle with a large crack in windshield.

He says that as he approached the driver, 29-year old David Hickman, the first thing Hickman said was "shouldn't I be the one giving the tickets?"

Elderly Man Seriously Injured Saturday Morning by Unknown Attacker

Detectives would like to hear from anyone who observed a white male, possibly in his 30's, riding a bicycle in the area of Santana Park, Shawnee Drive SE or Shenandoah Ave SE between 4:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m. on the morning of September 12, 2009.

(SALEM, Ore.) - The Marion County Sheriff's Office is asking the public to help identify a suspect who seriously injured an elderly man early Saturday morning.

Lieutenant Sheila Lorance with the Marion County Sheriff's Office, says deputies responded to the Salem Hospital Emergency room September 12th at 6:45 a.m. over a report of a 74-year old Salem man who had come in with significant injuries.

Sheriff`s Office Marine Patrol Volunteers Celebrate Another Successful Year

"I am convinced what you have done for the people on the lake is more than education, you have saved lives. Because of what you are doing to help insure the safety of everyone on the lake, you have saved lives" - Acting Sheriff Jason Myers

(SALEM, Ore.) - The Marion County Sheriff's Office Marine Patrol Volunteers ended the season with a barbecue and words of appreciation from Acting Sheriff Jason Myers and Operations Commander Kevin Schultz.

In addition to the Marine Patrol Deputies and Reserve Deputies there are eight dedicated volunteers who spend time on Detroit Lake from May through the Labor Day weekend.

Deputies Respond to Shots Fired Call at Salem Apartment Complex

Marion County detectives are continuing to investigate this incident.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Marion County Sheriff's deputies responded to the 4300 block of Falcon View Way Tuesday at 5:06 p.m. regarding shots fired in the area.

Lt. Sheila Lorance with the sheriff's office says deputies arriving on the scene were unable to locate the suspects however, witnesses described two vehicles involved and reported hearing at least 8 to 9 shots fired.