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 .

DRIVER CITED ON MULTIPLE CHARGES FOLLOWING FIERY INJURY TRAFFIC CRASH - INTERSTATE 84 AT THE MULTNOMAH FALLS PARKING LOT

News Release from: Oregon State Police
DRIVER CITED ON MULTIPLE CHARGES FOLLOWING FIERY INJURY TRAFFIC CRASH - INTERSTATE 84 AT THE MULTNOMAH FALLS PARKING LOT (PHOTOS)
Posted: July 16th, 2011 7:27 AM

The driver of a car is facing multiple charges following a fiery traffic crash on Interstate 84 in the Multnomah Falls parking lot early Saturday morning. The driver and passenger are both being treated at a Legacy Emanuel Medical Center as Oregon State Police (OSP) troopers from the Portland Area Command office continue the investigation.

Suspect Enters No Contest Plea to Animal Neglect Charges

News Release from: Marion Co. Sheriff's Office
SUSPECT ENTERS NO CONTEST PLEA TO ANIMAL NEGLECT CHARGES
Posted: July 15th, 2011 11:19 AM

(Mikerra Lane)
Mikerra Lee Lane, 36, who was the owner of the horses and llamas seized from the farm on Towers Road SE on March 23, 2001, entered a plea of no contest to six charges Animal Neglect 2 in Judge John Wilson's court on July 7th.

OSP INVESTIGATING IMPROVISED EXPLOSIVE DEVICE DAMAGE TO RESIDENTIAL MAILBOX SOUTH OF SILVERTON

News Release from: Oregon State Police
OSP INVESTIGATING IMPROVISED EXPLOSIVE DEVICE DAMAGE TO RESIDENTIAL MAILBOX SOUTH OF SILVERTON (PHOTO)
Posted: July 14th, 2011 3:54 PM

Oregon State Police (OSP) Arson & Explosives Section is continuing the investigation into a Wednesday morning incident south of Silverton in which a mailbox was damaged by an explosive device. Three unknown suspects were seen leaving the area in a vehicle and OSP is asking for the public's help to identify them.
On July 13, 2011 at approximately 11:50 a.m. unidentified persons placed an improvised explosive device inside a mailbox in the 700 block of Deer Creek Road SE about five miles south of Silverton. The device exploded, causing approximately $100 damage.

THIEVES TARGET SALEM ANTIQUE STORE

News Release from: Salem Police Dept.
THIEVES TARGET SALEM ANTIQUE STORE
Posted: July 14th, 2011 4:28 PM

Last Sunday, two thieves stole jewelry from Engelberg Antiks located at 148 Liberty St NE, when the business opened at noon.  It was about three hours later that the store's owner discovered that two display cases containing coins and jewelry had been opened.  Video surveillance captured the couple working together to steal merchandise valued at several thousand dollars.

* UPDATE - Child Identified * - Salem Child Injured in Motorcycle Crash

News Release from: Marion Co. Sheriff's Office
* UPDATE - CHILD IDENTIFIED * - SALEM CHILD INJURED IN MOTORCYCLE CRASH
Posted: July 14th, 2011 12:51 PM
(Crash scene)The 7-year old motorcycle driver is identified as Casey Brooks.
He remains at the Oregon Health & Science University Hospital in stable condition. No further information is available as to his injuries.
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A 7-year old Salem boy is being treated at the Oregon Health & Science University Hospital in Portland following a motorcycle-vehicle crash this afternoon.
Marion County Deputy Justin Kinyon received the call of the crash at 5:55pm. Witnesses reported a young child drove a 2000 Yamaha 90cc dirt motorcycle onto the roadway from private property and was struck by a vehicle traveling eastbound on Lakeside Drive.
The child was transported to the Salem Hospital Emergency Room for treatment of serious injuries. He was later flown by helicopter to Portland where his condition is unknown. Consistent with HIPAA regulations, no further medical information will be released on his condition without the approval of his parent.
Deputy Kinyon's investigation revealed that the driver of a 1990 Toyota pick up truck was traveling at approximately 40mph when the crash occurred. The child had been riding his motorcycle on property next to the roadway when he suddenly drove into the roadway in front of the truck.
Independent witnesses and the driver of the truck told Kinyon there was no way for the driver to avoid hitting the child.
The driver of the truck is identified as Patrick Cauley, 46, of Gervais. There was no indication of driver impairment. Deputy Kinyon will not be charging Cauley with any violations.
Kinyon's investigation determined the child, who was wearing a helmet, was riding on dirt trails on his grandparent's property. His mother was present when the crash occurred. The child's identity is being withheld until all family members are contacted.