FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DATE: September 13, 2024 CONTACT: Salem Police Communications Office | [email protected] Suspected kidnapper shot and injured by police Salem, Ore. — A suspect was injured early Friday morning after being shot by Salem Police officers. At approximately 4:30 a.m., September 13, Salem Police officers responded to the call of a woman reporting she was being kidnapped. Officers located the suspect vehicle with the woman insi
On September 9, 2023, at approximately 5:40 PM, the Marion County Sheriff’s Office responded to a motor vehicle crash at the intersection of McKay Road NE and Case Road NE near St. Paul. The crash involved a Buick sedan and a refrigerated commercial box truck. The initial investigation showed the Buick was traveling eastbound on McKay Road NE and the box truck was traveling westbound when the box truck left its lane and the two vehicles collided. The driver of the Buick, Lisa Rohrer-Boylan of
Marion County Sheriff’s Office is releasing the following information pursuant to ORS163A.215, which authorizes Community Corrections to inform the public when the release of information will enhance public safety and protection.The individual who appears on this notification has been convicted of a sex offense that requires registration with the Oregon State Police. Additionally, this person’s criminal history places them in a classification level which reflects the potential to re-offend. Th
Salem, Ore. — The City of Salem is informing drivers who use High Street SE that the northbound lane will be closed beginning Wednesday, September 11, 2024, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. to allow access for vendors of the Salem Art Fair in Bush’s Pasture Park. The closure will continue Thursday, September 12, 2024, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and again on Sunday, September 15, 2024, from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. The Salem Art Fair is a three-day outdoor event from September 13 to 15. The event is open to the public
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DATE: September 9, 2024Man struck and killed by passing trainSalem, Ore. — A man who was struck by a passing freight train last week has died from his injuries.Emergency responders were called to the Union-Pacific Railroad tracks at Center and 12th STS NE at 6:40 a.m. on Wednesday, September 4.Witnesses reported a man was on a bicycle with the tires near the tracks. As the train approached, the bells and horns were sounded, and the rider backed the bike tow
Salem, Ore. – On Tuesday, September 10, the City of Salem is launching a poll where we will ask questions about community service priorities and preferences for possible future funding. Residents may receive a text or call to invite their participation. Selection in this survey will be among likely voters.Survey results will be reported to the Salem City Council at a work session on October 21.# # #
Salem, Ore. — The City of Salem is warning drivers who use Front Street NE that the road will be closed in both directions between Market Street NE and Hood Street NE for the removal of the sky bridge over Front Street starting Saturday, September 7, 2024, to Sunday, September 8, 2024. Location: Front Street NE closed to traffic between Market Street NE and Hood Street NE, Salem, OR.Date and Time: Saturday, September 7, to Sunday, September 8, 2024.Affected Areas: The Front Street NE closure wil
Commercial Street SE speed limits will be reduced from 40 mph to 35 mph starting in September.The speed limit reduction includes 1.3 miles of Commercial Street SE from Browning Avenue SE to Barnes Avenue SE.Access a map of the area by clicking on the provided link.Salem, Ore. — Beginning in September, the speed limit will be reduced on Commercial Street SE between Browning Avenue SE and Barnes Avenue SE. The speed limit for the 1.3-mile section of Commercial Street SE will be lowered from 40 mph
Boot Scoot & Brew supports Center 50+ efforts to enrich and meet the needs and interest of our senior populationThis is the annual fundraiser’s first time at the Gerry Frank | Salem Rotary Amphitheater Salem, Ore. – Pull on your dancing boots and scoot over to Riverfront Park on Friday, September 6, for rollicking good time at the Center 50+ Boot Scoot & Brew. “It’s super important to us that the community understands that this is a community event,” said Marilyn Daily, Director of Cente
Salem, Oregon – The City of Salem is pleased to announce the appointment of David Gerboth as the 43rd Fire Chief of the Salem Fire Department. Chief Gerboth bringsover 30 years of experience in fire service and emergency management to this vital role.Chief Gerboth was selected after an extensive and rigorous hiring process that spannedseveral months. The process includedmultiple days of interviewpanels with city officials, fire department leaders, and community stakeholders. In addition to inter
US Department of Agriculture has confirmed the presence of the invasive Emerald Ash Borer in four counties, including Marion County A permanent quarantine is in effect related to the affected species Learn What You Can Do to protect your treesSalem, Ore. – City of Salem staff is moving quickly to implement Emerald ash borer management plans after the US Department of Agriculture (ODA) confirmed detection of the Emerald ash borer in Marion, Yamhill and Clackamas Counties on August 28, 2024. “We a
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DATE: August 28, 2024One killed in motorcycle crash on Salem-Dallas HighwaySalem, Ore. — A portion of eastbound Salem-Dallas Highway was closed Tuesday afternoon, August 27, for a single‑vehicle motorcycle collision. At approximately 2:20 p.m., Salem Police officers and emergency personnel responded to the crash west of the Rosemont AV on-ramp. The collision involved a man riding a converted trike motorcycle that struck a concrete barrier. There were no wit
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DATE: Aug. 26, 2024Passing train strikes, kills man on tracks Salem, Ore. — At approximately 4:50 p.m. this afternoon, Salem Police officers responded to 1200 block of D Street NE on the report of a man struck by a passing freight train. The railroad crew traveling northbound on the Union Pacific line reported the collision occurred on the tracks just south of D Street. Witnesses stated the man was standing near the tracks and laid down across them just bef
The WOW Van serves as a mobile senior center approaching wellness in creative and energetic ways.Four events are planned while Center 50+ is closed for annual maintenance. Salem, Ore. – Where is the WOW Van popping up next? The award-winning WOW (Wellness on Wheels) Van will be appearing at four locations through the next few days, while Center 50+ is closed for annual maintenance through Labor Day. Don’t miss the chance to enjoy arts and crafts, dance, Tai Chi – even race a zucchini or two!Reco
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DATE: August 20, 2024Police investigate stabbing incident as a homicideSalem, Ore. — The Salem Police Violent Crimes Unit is investigating a stabbing incident that occurred in late July at Wallace Marine Park in west Salem.At about 2:15 a.m. on July 27, patrol officers responded to the call of a victim with a stab wound who was in the south end of the park. Officers found a young adult with multiple stab wounds and provided emergency medical aid. Paramedics
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DATE: August 18, 2024Person dies days after being struck by a vehicle in northeast SalemSalem, Ore. — A Salem woman fell victim to a vehicle collision on Wednesday morning.At 11:40 a.m. on August 14, callers reported a pedestrian was struck at the intersection of Lancaster DR and Wolverine ST NE by a sports utility vehicle (SUV). The preliminary investigation done by the Salem Police Traffic Team determined the SUV driver was in the dedicated left turn lane
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DATE: August 17, 2024Man on rail tracks killed by moving trainSalem, Ore. — At about 7:30 p.m. on Friday, August 16, emergency responders were called to the area of Blossom DR and Niles AV NE due to a collision involving a train and a person on the railway.An Amtrak crew traveling southbound on the Union Pacific rail line reported a man standing on the tracks facing the oncoming train. The rail crew sounded the horn multiple times and used emergency measure
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDATE: August 16, 2024Divers recover the body of a man in the Willamette RiverSalem, Ore. — A volunteer dive team today located the body of a man in the Willamette River.The divers were searching the waters for a Salem man presumed accidentally drowned on Monday, August 12. Just before 11:00 p.m. that night, emergency personnel responded to Wallace Marine Park after callers reported a woman had jumped into the river from the Union Street Pedestrian Bridge and was struggling t
A full slate of Center 50+ events is planned in SeptemberJoin the Welcome Back Breakfast on Tuesday, September 3, 8:30-11:30 a.m.Salem, Ore. – Salem’s Center 50+ is planning a wide range of activities in September to celebrate National Senior Center Month.The theme of this year’s celebration is “Powering Connections.”“Today’s senior centers are a vibrant, action-packed combination of health programming, lifelong learning and volunteerism,” said Marilyn Daily-Blair, Center 50+ Director. “During N
Dear Media Contacts:Join us on September 3rd 8:30-11:30 a.m. for our Welcome Back Breakfast and Activity Fair or on September 20th at noon for our Age-Friendly Community Partner Luncheon to experience what a senior center means for today’s older adult, and how the center is a community nexus where older adults find friendship, meaning, and purpose.I would be happy to talk with you about our programs and services or put you in touch with some older adults who have benefited from them. You can rea