Wednesday, July 20, 2011

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.

Tuesday, July 19, 2011

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.

Monday, July 18, 2011

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.

Sunday, July 17, 2011

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 .