Friday, October 7, 2011

POINT gets a pound of Heroin

News Release from: Polk Co. Sheriff's Office
POINT GETS A POUND OF HEROIN
Posted: October 7th, 2011 1:11 PM
Photo/sound file: http://www.flashalertnewswire.net/images/news/2011-10/1292/48323/IMGA0008.JPG (430 grams Heroin $3300 cash)
Photo/sound file: http://www.flashalertnewswire.net/images/news/2011-10/1292/48323/KOCH.JPG (Ramona Koch)
Photo/sound file: http://www.flashalertnewswire.net/images/news/2011-10/1292/48323/DELGADO.JPG (Luis Delgado-Flores)
Photo/sound file: http://www.flashalertnewswire.net/images/news/2011-10/1292/48323/COTA.JPG (Perla Cota)

On 10-6-2011 members of POINT assisted by the Polk County SRT team conducted an investigation into the illegal sales of Heroin in the West Salem area. Detectives arrested three (3) subjects as a result of a three (3) month long investigation. Ramona Koch was taken into custody in the parking lot of the Kmart store at the corner of Mission and 25th Street SE in Salem. Ms. Koch faces charges of Unlawful Possession and Distribution of Methamphetamine and Heroin and Conspiracy.

Perla Cota and Luis Delgado-Flores were taken into custody in the parking lot of the West Salem Courthouse athletic club. Ms. Cota faces charges of Unlawful Possession and Delivery of Heroin. Both Ms. Cota and Mr. Delgado also face charges of Conspiracy.

Investigators seized over a pound of Heroin, packaging materials, scales, drug records and over $3,300.00 in cash as a result of the investigation.

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POINT gets a pound of Heroin

News Release from: Polk Co. Sheriff's Office
POINT GETS A POUND OF HEROIN
Posted: October 7th, 2011 12:55 PM
Photo/sound file: http://www.flashalertnewswire.net/images/news/2011-10/1292/48323/IMGA0008.JPG (430 grams Heroin $3300 cash)
Photo/sound file: http://www.flashalertnewswire.net/images/news/2011-10/1292/48323/KOCH.JPG (Ramona Koch)
Photo/sound file: http://www.flashalertnewswire.net/images/news/2011-10/1292/48323/DELGADO.JPG (Luis Delgado-Flores)
Photo/sound file: http://www.flashalertnewswire.net/images/news/2011-10/1292/48323/COTA.JPG (Perla Cota)

On 10-6-2011 members of POINT assisted by the Polk County SRT team conducted an investigation into the illegal sales of Heroin in the West Salem area. Detectives arrested three (3) subjects as a result of a three (3) month long investigation. Ramona Koch was taken into custody in the parking lot of the Kmart store at the corner of Market and 25th Street SE in Salem. Ms. Koch faces charges of Unlawful Possession and Distribution of Methamphetamine and Heroin and Conspiracy.

Perla Cota and Luis Delgado-Flores were taken into custody in the parking lot of the West Salem Courthouse athletic club. Ms. Cota faces charges of Unlawful Possession and Delivery of Heroin. Both Ms. Cota and Mr. Delgado also face charges of Conspiracy.

Investigators seized over a pound of Heroin, packaging materials, scales, drug records and over $3,300.00 in cash as a result of the investigation.

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Polk County Vehicle Pursuit - Need Public Assistance

News Release from: Polk Co. Sheriff's Office
POLK COUNTY VEHICLE PURSUIT - NEED PUBLIC ASSISTANCE
Posted: October 7th, 2011 12:09 PM

Polk County Vehicle Pursuit - Need Public Assistance

On October 6th at approximately 7:00pm, the Polk County Sheriff's Office was notified by the Benton County dispatch center of a call on a vehicle that was reported weaving in and out of traffic and passing unsafely that was heading northbound on Hwy 99 near the Polk/Benton County line. At that time, the Benton County Sheriff's Office was attempting to catch up to the vehicle and Polk County responded to the area to assist with locating the vehicle.

When Polk County entered into the Monmouth area on Hwy 99, Deputy Todd Fenk located the vehicle and the Benton County Deputy who at that time was in pursuit of the vehicle at speeds of 80+ mph.

As the vehicle continued north on Hwy 99, the speed of the fleeing vehicle exceeded 100 mph and the driver began taking aggressive actions by driving head-on into the oncoming traffic forcing several vehicles to swerve to avoid being hit head on.

Oregon State Police joined the pursuit as it headed into Amity where the fleeing vehicle finally pulled over and the driver arrested. The driver who was identified at the scene as Stringham, Christopher (51 yrs) from Corvallis, Oregon was transported to the Polk County Jail on several charges. Those charges include Felony Elude, Reckless Endangering and Reckless Driving. The incident is currently under investigation by the Polk County Sheriff's Office.

At this time, the Polk County Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's help to identify any victims that may have had to swerve or take evasive measures to avoid being hit by Mr. Stringham during the pursuit on Hwy 99. If you or someone you know was involved, we are asking you to please call Deputy Todd Fenk at the Polk County Sheriff's Office. The Sheriff's Office phone number is 503-623-9251.

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Thursday, October 6, 2011

Salem Fire Department Hosts Ready to Learn - Ready to Work

News Release from: Salem Fire Dept.
SALEM FIRE DEPARTMENT HOSTS READY TO LEARN - READY TO WORK
Posted: October 6th, 2011 4:45 PM

In partnership with the Salem Chamber of Commerce, the Salem Fire Department will provide a one day hands-on training academy to area high school students as part of the Ready to Learn - Ready to Work program. The program, which began in 2004, partners the local chamber of commerce, Salem-Keizer School District, and area businesses in learning experiences for local students.

The work-based learning experience at Salem Fire will include overviews of fire service careers, facility tours, skill stations, and hands-on events to introduce students to the challenges and rewards of a career in the fire service and emergency medical professions. Students will learn first-hand how and why the things they study in school are connected to jobs, careers, and further education. The program is also designed to help students better understand the importance of workforce skills and attitudes and help them develop and refine a vision of their future. Twenty five high-school students from the local area were selected through a competitive process to attend the Salem Fire Department program.

This year's Ready to Learn - Ready to Work academy will be held on Friday, October 7, 2011 at the airport fire station/training facility, which is located at 2742 25th Street SE in Salem, Oregon.

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Salem Fire Department - 2011 Open House

News Release from: Salem Fire Dept.
SALEM FIRE DEPARTMENT - 2011 OPEN HOUSE
Posted: October 6th, 2011 3:48 PM

In conjunction with National Fire Prevention Week, the Salem Fire Department will once again host its annual Fire Department Open House on Wednesday, October 12, from 5:00 to 8:00 pm, at the airport fire station/training facility located at 2740 25th Street SE in Salem, Oregon.

The annual event, which is focused on connecting with the community we serve, will include several learning opportunities for adults and children in the area of risk reduction, emergency preparedness, and fire safety. Fire department apparatus displays and demonstrations will take place during the event, including a technical rescue and vehicle extrication drill. Hands-on activities for kids include the popular Junior Firefighter Challenge and Life-Safety House.

Community partners such as the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), American Red Cross, Willamette Valley SAFE Kids, and the 9-1-1 center will provide valuable information related to safety and preparedness. The Salem Public Library will also be on hand for library card registration.

The event is free and light refreshments will be available. Event parking is graciously provided by Hertz Car Sales, which is located adjacent to the fire department training facility.

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Parents charged in toddler shooting

News Release from: Polk County Dist. Att. Office
PARENTS CHARGED IN TODDLER SHOOTING
Posted: October 6th, 2011 11:31 AM

Today, Polk County District Attorney, Stan Butterfield, announced that the parents of a toddler who was the victim of an accidental gunshot wound have each been charged in connection with the case. The children's father Charles Andrew Flow, Sr. and mother, Johnnie Jean Williams of Dallas, Oregon were each charged with two counts of Recklessly Endangering Another Person.

The couple is alleged to have engaged in reckless conduct by leaving a loaded handgun in an area where the children were playing during the September 23, 2011 incident.
Authorities believe the two year old boy was accidentally shot by his three year old brother as the two boys were playing in the living room of the family residence.

The boys' parents are scheduled to be arraigned on October 13, 2011 at 9:00 a.m. in Courtroom 4, of the Polk County Courthouse.

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Pets perish in two alarm fire in Keizer

News Release from: Keizer Fire Dist.
PETS PERISH IN TWO ALARM FIRE IN KEIZER
Posted: October 6th, 2011 10:30 AM
Photo/sound file: http://www.flashalertnewswire.net/images/news/2011-10/1800/48275/DSCF0082.JPG (The rear of the home where one person escaped with injuries and three animals died.)
Photo/sound file: http://www.flashalertnewswire.net/images/news/2011-10/1800/48275/DSCF0077.JPG (A single family home located at 565 Hornet St N in Keizer was severly damaged by fire this morning)

The Keizer Fire District responded to the report of a house fire shortly after 2:00 am on Thursday, October 6, 2011. When units arrived on scene they observed heavy smoke and flames coming from the front and rear of the single family residence.

The call was received at 2:17 am for a fire at 565 Hornet Dr N in Keizer. Arriving fire crews found fire burning in the garage and kitchen area of the residence. The flames had traveled into the attic space and were spreading through the residence.

Firefighters were able to make a good aggressive stop of the fire. It was stopped from extending further from the garage and kitchen to the rest of the home stated Fire Chief Jeff Cowan.

Fire was found in the attic and under the house in the crawl space, it was difficult to extinguish the fire and created a very dangerous environment for firefighters to work in.

The home sustained substantial fire and smoke damage. Damage to the residence was estimated at $165,000 and damage to the contents was estimated to be $75,000. One vehicle that was parked in the garage was also damaged in the fire; its estimated loss is $3,000.

The home is owned and occupied by Ray and Donna Wilson. The Wilsons were out of town during the fire and had a house sitter to care for their four animals and the home.

The house sitter had gone to bed around 1:30 am and awoke 30 minutes later to the smell of smoke. Upon investigation she found the garage on fire. The house sitter then attempted to rescue the two dogs and two cats in the home before exiting herself. There were no working smoke alarms in the home.

Five engines, three medics, one duty officer vehicle, one air rig, one ladder truck, one fire investigation vehicle and 25 firefighters responded to the incident. No human injuries were reported: however one dog and two cats perished in the fire. Marion County Fire District One and Salem Fire Department responded as mutual aid to the call. One person was transported to the hospital with injuries.

Fire officials would like to remind residents to check your smoke alarms to ensure they are in working order. There should be at least one smoke alarm in every home, placed outside of sleeping areas. For two story homes a smoke alarm should be placed on each floor.

Keizer Fire recommends a smoke alarm on each floor, one in each bedroom and a smoke alarm outside the sleeping areas. This helps to ensure quick notification in case of a fire. If there is a fire in your home, exit immediately and do not return back into the home for anything.

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Wednesday, October 5, 2011

Hearing Set for Death-Row Inmate Gary Haugen

News Release from: Marion Co. Sheriff's Office
HEARING SET FOR DEATH-ROW INMATE GARY HAUGEN
Posted: October 5th, 2011 2:52 PM
Photo/sound file: http://www.flashalertnewswire.net/images/news/2011-10/1294/48257/Haugen_Public_Access_order.pdf

Judge Joseph Guimond has announced that a hearing for death-row inmate Gary Haugen will be held on Friday, October 7th at 9:00am, in courtroom #1B at the Marion County Courthouse, 100 High Street, Salem.

Originally, this hearing date was set for an in-chamber status conference, but at the request of defense attorneys, Judge Guimond is planning to enter into a colloquy with Mr. Haugen to determine his mental competency to waive further appeals of his death sentence. This process will include asking Mr. Haugen a series of questions defined by statute.

KATU 2 will connect a live video feed to the courtroom. Consistent with the prior public access order (which remains in effect for this hearing), there will be no live broadcasting of the proceedings.

Contact Gino Corridori from KATU 2 (503.231.4264) for assistance connecting to the feed.

A copy of the public access order, signed by Judge Guimond on May 12, 2011, is attached to this release. Please be sure that all reporters sent to cover the hearing are familiar with the order.

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Monday, October 3, 2011

Oregon State Police - MON 3:07pm

Oregon State Police: Serious Injury Traffic Crash - Highway 26 about seven miles east of Elsie near milepost 24 - Reported vehicle off roadway and partial blockage - No more info to be released at this time - Traffic updates www.tripcheck.com .

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Oregon State Police - MON 2:16am

Oregon State Police: Non-Injury Traffic Crash blocking Highway 221 near milepost 12 in the area of Hopewell Road - Vehicle struck power pole & power company enroute - Traffic updates www.tripcheck.com .

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