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METH-BUSTERS Strike Again in Stayton

Group gains victories by taking their complaints about meth supplies right to the source.

(STAYTON, Ore.) - Two convenience stores owned by Johal Sarbjit in Stayton, have been selling bongs, Hookahs, screens for pipes as well as pipes, scales and plastic bags which have been known to store, sell and distribute meth.

This is the second time METH-BUSTERS, a group of concerned citizens has confronted one of the stores.

Senate Reclassifies Methamphetamine, Increases Penalties for Delivery of Certain Drugs

The reclassification of methamphetamine as a Schedule I controlled substance means the drug is considered to have a high tendency of abuse and has no accepted medical use.

(SALEM, Ore.) - The Senate passed legislation this morning reclassifying meth to a higher schedule for controlled substances and increasing the penalty for manufacturing or delivering certain drugs when they play a role in a person’s death. Senate Bill 728 passed the Senate 26-2.

“Our caucus has a commitment to cracking down on drug-related crime,” said Deputy Senate Majority Leader Laurie Monnes Anderson (D-Gresham). “Drugs can destroy neighborhoods and families. We take this issue very seriously and will continue to fight against drug abuse.”

Cops Bust Suspected P2P Chemical Seizure (PHOTOS)

P2P style labs are very dangerous and considered rare because of the difficulty in obtaining the chemicals to complete the lab due to purchasing restrictions.

(CANBY, Ore.) - Police say a multi-agency investigation involving the Mid-Columbia Interagency Narcotics Task Force (MINT) and Canby Police Department led to the seizure of suspected methamphetamine-related chemicals and materials at a rural Wasco County home that would yield approximately $2.7 million of methamphetamine.

The eight-month investigation reportedly led detectives from MINT, Canby Police Department and Oregon State Police on February 4, 2009 to serve a search warrant at 365 NW 4th Street in Dufur.

Salem Police Bust Meth Lab at Wallace Marine Park‏

This outdoor lab and another located in a park are the first Salem PD has seen in 2008.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Salem Police located the makings of a methamphetamine laboratory at Wallace Marine Park Wednesday and they subsequently arrested a 49-year old transient for this incident as well as a similar incident at Minto Brown Island Park on October 16th.

Lt. Dave Okada with Salem Police says their Downtown Enforcement Team was conducting a sweep of the area around Wallace Marine Park on the afternoon of October 22nd when they encountered 49-year old Charles Best in a transient camp.

"Officer Scott Emmons made contact with Best at the scene and developed information that Best may have been involved in the methamphetamine laboratory that was located at Minto Brown Island Park during the previous week."

Truck Driver Arrested for Criminally Negligent Homicide and Meth

A truck driver was struck and killed by another truck about four miles north of the Oregon / California border of the Siskiyou Pass.

(ASHLAND, Ore.) - Oregon State Police arrested a California commercial truck driver Thursday night related to an ongoing fatal traffic crash investigation.

At about 3:38 PM Thursday, 52-year old Kelly Linhart, from Blodgett, had stopped his 2005 Volvo commercial truck and semi-trailer off the northbound shoulder of Interstate 5 near milepost 4 and was outside of his vehicle examining the truck and trailer.

As Linhart was walking toward the front of the truck, a northbound 1996 Freightliner truck driven by 54-year old Daniel Clarey struck the semi-trailer's left rear side and glanced along the side of the trailer and truck.

Lebanon Meth Bust Lands Three Behind Bars

Meth continues to be a scourge on our Oregon communities

(LEBANON, Ore.) - Three people were arrested after detectives executed a search warrant for narcotics at 491 Cleveland Street in Lebanon yesterday at about 5:30 PM, according to Linn County Sheriff Tim Mueller.

According to authorities, about 1/4 pound of methamphetamine was seized in the raid, with a wholesale street value of $4,000 to $5,000. They say that if broken down in smaller "user" amounts the value would increase to $11,000.

Woodburn Drag Strip Grandstand Theft is a Symptom of Meth Abuse and Ignorance

A scrap metal company in Salem worked with police to bust two men, but the meth problems generally behind this type of crime, are poorly addressed in this country.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Oregonians keep getting clobbered over the head with the stories of the meth freaks, but we must have a shorter attention span that I realized. In spite of all the methamphetamine horror stories, police, federal officials in particular, are spending your tax dollars like chumps, arresting people for marijuana while the crank fiends dismantle the very place we live in.

Meth addicts are human beings operating on a distinctly different level from all others. For the public, their own children and families, and in this case, an Oregon drag strip, they represent a hazard. Meth users are way more dangerous to society than other drug violators. The problem is not getting any better; we have our priorities extremely mixed up.

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.

Detective John Meister is with the Oregon State Police says that to this date, five people have been arrested and the public is being asked to help provide information.

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.