Two Motorists Face Reckless Driving Charges

News Release from: Marion Co. Sheriff's Office

Posted: July 23rd, 2011 5:59 PM

 (Joshua Lawson)

(Micah Villarreal)

Two motorists are facing reckless driving charges following their arrests in separate incidents in Marion County.
Traffic Safety Deputy Ethan Griffith was patrolling on his motorcycle on Friday at 1:00pm. He spotted a black BMW sedan entering Interstate 5 from the Delaney Road bypass in Salem. The car was traveling at a high rate of speed, which was verified by radar at 105 miles per hour. The posted bypass speed limit is 55mph.
The driver, Micah Villarreal, is an 18-year old U.S. Air Force Cadet stationed in Colorado Springs. He was in Salem visiting relatives. He told Deputy Griffith he was just "merging into traffic". Villarreal was arrested and booked into the Marion County Jail on Reckless Driving charges. He was also cited for the speeding violation. His vehicle was impounded.

Mt. Angel Shooting

News Release from: Marion Co. District Attorney's Office

Posted: July 23rd, 2011 12:23 PM
On Saturday, July 23, 2011, Dr. Larry Lewman, Oregon State Deputy Medical Examiner performed an autopsy upon the body of Albert G. Hopkins. He determined that Mr. Hopkins died as a result of a homicide by firearm. This homicide occurred within the city limits of Mt. Angel, Oregon on July 22, 2011. Timothy D. Davis of Mt. Angel was arrested later that evening in regard to this homicide. He was lodged in the Marion County Jail on charges of 1st Degree Murder and 2nd Degree Assault. He is being held without bail until his first appearance on Monday July 25, 2011 at the Marion County Court Annex, 9000 Aumsville Highway, Salem, Oregon. The afternoon in custody arraignments are scheduled for 3 p.m.

OSP Fish & WIldlife Troopers Investigating Deer Poaching in Damascus (Photos)

News Release from: Oregon State Police
Posted: July 23rd, 2011 8:32 AM

Oregon State Police (OSP) Fish & Wildlife Division troopers are asking for the public's help to identify the suspect(s) responsible for illegally killing a 3x3 blacktail deer and leaving it to waste in a field in the Damascus area.

* UPDATE - Suspect Photo * - Mt. Angel Man Dies in Shooting

News Release from: Marion Co. Sheriff's Office

Posted: July 23rd, 2011 7:38 AM

(Suspect Timothy Davis)
A photo of suspect Timothy D. Davis is attached.
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Marion County Investigators, assisted by officers & detectives from several surrounding agencies, are working through the night on the shooting investigation in Mt. Angel.
The victim has been identified as Albert G. Hopkins, 54. Hopkins lived with his girlfriend and her son in their home on North Spruce Street, near the scene of the shooting. He suffered multiple gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene.

Oregon State Police - SAT 3:27am

Oregon State Police: Injury Traffic Crash - Highway 140 at Highway 39 just east of Klamath Falls has both roads temporarily blocked - Traffic updates www.tripcheck.com .

* UPDATE - Victim & Suspect Identified * - Mt. Angel Man Dies in Shooting

News Release from: Marion Co. Sheriff's Office
Posted: July 22nd, 2011 10:40 PM

Marion County Investigators, assisted by officers & detectives from several surrounding agencies, are working through the night on the shooting investigation in Mt. Angel.
The victim has been identified as Albert G. Hopkins, 54. Hopkins lived with his girlfriend and her son in their home on North Spruce Street, near the scene of the shooting. He suffered multiple gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene.

Mt. Angel Man Dies in Shooting

News Release from: Marion Co. Sheriff's Office

Posted: July 22nd, 2011 4:54 PM

Detectives from the Marion County Sheriff's Office are currently assisting the Mt. Angel Police Department with the investigation of a shooting that occurred earlier today.
At 12:40pm, Mt. Angel Officers received a call of shots being fired in the 800 block of North Spruce Street, in Mt. Angel.

Plea: State v Ramirez

News Release from: Marion Co. District Attorney's Office

Posted: July 22nd, 2011 2:51 PM
Photo/sound file: http://www.flashalertnewswire.net/images/news/2011-07/1416/46318/Plea__State_v_Ramirez.pdf
Please see attached document

Four Arrested Following Fight in Jefferson

News Release from: Marion Co. Sheriff's Office

Posted: July 22nd, 2011 10:31 AM

(George Bragg)
Two juveniles and two adults were arrested following a disturbance in Jefferson Thursday evening.
Marion County Deputies Andrew Derschon and Dale Huitt were called to the parking lot of the Jefferson Feed Store, 216 Church Street at about 6:30pm. The initial reports were that two juveniles were fighting and a crowd was gathering. One juvenile was reported to be armed with a hammer.
The crowd became unruly and began closing in on the deputies so additional assistance was requested. 4 Marion County Deputies and 2 Linn County Deputies responded to quiet the disturbance.
The two 16-year old juveniles involved in the original fight were arrested for Disorderly Conduct II. They were cited and released to the custody of their parents. Both were Jefferson residents. The reason for the initial fight is not known.

Hearing Re: State v Ramirez

News Release from: Marion Co. District Attorney's Office

Posted: July 21st, 2011 3:33 PM
Photo/sound file: http://www.flashalertnewswire.net/images/news/2011-07/1416/46302/Hearing_Re__State_v_Ramirez.pdf
The Marion County DA'a office is not handling this case. Because of the long standing relationship with Sheriff Raul Ramirez the Lane County DA has agreed to handle this matter. Questions should be directed toward the Deputy DA from Lane County who is handling this matter.

Two Defendants Plea to Murder, Assault and Robbery in Salem Case

News Release from: Marion Co. District Attorney's Office

Posted: July 21st, 2011 3:11 PM
Andy Huerta (DOB 4-15-92) entered guilty pleas today to three separate counts of Murder, Attempted Aggravated Murder and Robbery stemming from a crime spree in Salem on 8-29-10. Marion County Circuit Court Presiding Judge Jamese L. Rhoades entered the guilty pleas. Huerta was represented by attorneys Thomas Sermak and Jessica Kampfe, both of the Marion County Public Defenders Office.

Oregon State Police - THU 1:42pm

Oregon State Police: Injury Traffic Crash - Highway 47 about seven miles north of Vernonia near Big Eddy Park - Reported single vehicle - Highway closed both directions - No more information for release - Traffic updates www.tripcheck.com .

Dayton Man Arrested at Mountain Campsite

News Release from: Marion Co. Sheriff's Office

Posted: July 20th, 2011 10:04 AM

(Michael Williams)
Marion County Deputy Andrew Derschon arrested a Dayton man after he caused a family disturbance, assaulted his son, and threatened other family members at a camp site near Detroit Lake.
Michael J. Williams, 38, was arrested on charges of Assault IV, Menacing, and Supplying Alcohol to Minors at 12:25am, Wednesday morning. Deputy Derschon responded to a family member's call from a campsite on French Creek Road near Detroit. Williams and other family members were camping there and fishing in the river.

Gary Haugen Status Hearing Set for Thursday the 21st

News Release from: Marion Co. Sheriff's Office
GARY HAUGEN STATUS HEARING SET FOR THURSDAY THE 21ST
Posted: July 20th, 2011 8:40 AM
Photo/sound file: http://www.flashalertnewswire.net/images/news/2011-07/1294/46253/Haugen_Public_Access_Order.pdf ( )
A status hearing for convicted murder, Gary Haugen, is scheduled for Thursday, July 21st, at 9:00am.

Judge Jamese Rhoades will be presiding over the hearing in Judge Joseph Guimond's courtroom (Room #1440 at the Marion County Court, 100 High Street SE, Salem, OR.).
Judge Rhoades has appointed new counsel, Gregory Scholl, of the Metropolitan Public Defender's Office in Washington County. He will be present at the hearing on Thursday. They will likely be discussing evaluations for Mr. Haugen and time frames for future hearings.

DRIVER CITED FOLLOWING SERIOUS INJURY WRONG-WAY DRIVER CRASH - INTERSTATE 5 / WILSONVILLE

News Release from: Oregon State Police
Posted: July 20th, 2011 8:57 AM

Oregon State Police (OSP) troopers are continuing the investigation into Tuesday night's wrong-way single vehicle serious injury crash on Interstate 5 in the Wilsonville area that is leading to numerous charges for the car's driver.
According to Trooper Paul Geark, on July 19, 2011 at approximately 11:52 p.m. the OSP Northern Command Center dispatch received a report of a single vehicle traffic crash in the southbound lanes of Interstate 5 near milepost 283 north of Wilsonville Road. Prior to the reported crash, troopers were attempting to locate a vehicle that was the subject of multiple calls about a wrong way driver traveling at a high rate of speed northbound in the southbound lanes of Interstate 5 near milepost 282.

Lebanon House Fire

News Release from: Lebanon Fire Dist.

Posted: July 19th, 2011 10:57 AM
Monday evening at 17:53 LFD was dispatched to a house fire in the 1800 block of S. 7th street. Upon arrival, firefighters found a single family dwelling with smoke and flames showing from the front and rear of the house. Firefighters were able to extinguish the fire, but not before it had spread into the attic and through the roof. The house was occupied at the time of the fire. All occupants were able to safely evacuate the building and no injuries were reported. Damage to the structure was extensive although fire crews were able to salvage many of the occupants possessions.

BROTHER AND SISTER ARRIVE IN ASTORIA AFTER 4,800 MILE BIKE RIDE IN MEMORY OF DRUNK DRIVING CRASH VICTIMS

News Release from: Oregon State Police
BROTHER AND SISTER ARRIVE IN ASTORIA AFTER 4,800 MILE BIKE RIDE IN MEMORY OF DRUNK DRIVING CRASH VICTIMS (PHOTOS)
Posted: July 19th, 2011 8:54 AM

After nearly 3 months and 4,800 miles, a brother and sister arrived in Astoria, Oregon Monday afternoon completing their cross-country bicycle journey in memory of a daughter who was killed at age 5.

Carl and Sallie McDonald, a brother and sister team, rode bicycles from Florida to Oregon after leaving in late April from Amelia Island, Florida. Each day, their ride averaged 60 miles and was dedicated to those whose lives have been affected by drunk driving. Carl's only child, Carlie, was killed in a drunken driving collision in 1998 in Green River, Wyoming.

MEDIA ADVISORY: FATHER COMPLETING 4,800 MILE BIKE RIDE AT ASTORIA IN MEMORY OF DAUGHTER KILLED BY DRUNK DRIVER

News Release from: Oregon State Police
MEDIA ADVISORY: FATHER COMPLETING 4,800 MILE BIKE RIDE AT ASTORIA IN MEMORY OF DAUGHTER KILLED BY DRUNK DRIVER
Posted: July 18th, 2011 11:23 AM

After nearly three months of rides averaging 60 miles per day, Carl McDonald (from Texas) and his sister, Sallie McDonald (from Florida) are completing their cross-country bicycle journey in Astoria, Oregon at 2:00 p.m., Monday, July 18, 2011. The ride has been in memory of Carl's daughter, Carlie, who was killed in 1998 by a drunk driver - her own mother- at age 5.

Parole & Probation Division Honored at Luncheon

News Release from: Marion Co. Sheriff's Office
PAROLE & PROBATION DIVISION HONORED AT LUNCHEON
Posted: July 18th, 2011 11:08 AM

 (Parole and Probation Staff)

(Commander Jeffrey Wood)

By unanimous Board action, the Marion County Board of Commissioners has declared July 17-23, 2011 as Parole & Probation Officer Week. During this week, people across the United States and Canada will join together to recognize the work that probation, parole, and community supervision professionals do for our public safety.

Fatal Traffic Crash

Oregon State Police: Fatal Traffic Crash - Highway 38 near Highway 138 junction - Reportedly involving commercial truck and passenger vehicle - One confirmed fatality and Highway 38 blocked - No more information for release at this time - Traffic updates www.tripcheck.com .