Oregon State Police - SAT 2:34pm

Oregon State Police: Disabled vehicle (commercial truck lost load of heavy equipment) blocking all lanes of Highway 101 about six miles north of Newport near milepost 135 - Traffic updates www.tripcheck.com .

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Oregon State Police - FRI 2:22pm

Oregon State Police: Injury Traffic Crash - Highway 203 near Union at approximately milepost 10 - Highway closed - No more info for release - Traffic updates www.tripcheck.com .

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Oregon State Police - WED 3:18pm

Oregon State Police: Non-injury crash involving a chip truck rollover has blocked northbound on ramp from Highway 213 to Interstate 205 - Some of the mulch load is spilling onto the on ramp - Unknown estimated time of closure - No more info for release - Traffic updates www.tripcheck.com .

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Gary Haugen Competency Hearing Set for September 27th

News Release from: Marion Co. Sheriff's Office
GARY HAUGEN COMPETENCY HEARING SET FOR SEPTEMBER 27TH
Posted: September 21st, 2011 2:38 PM
Photo/sound file: http://www.flashalertnewswire.net/images/news/2011-09/1294/47863/Psych_Evaluation_letter.pdf (Letter from Judge Guimond)
Photo/sound file: http://www.flashalertnewswire.net/images/news/2011-09/1294/47863/Haugen_Public_Access_Order.pdf (Public Access order)
The mental competency hearing for death-row inmate Gary Haugen is scheduled for Tuesday, September 27th at 9:00am.

Judge Joseph Guimond will preside over the hearing in his courtroom on the first floor of the Marion County Courthouse, 100 High Street, Salem.

The public access order signed by Judge Guimond on May 12, 2001, remains in effect (copy attached).

KATU 2 has tentatively agreed to provide the video feed for access by all media.

In response the media inquiries requesting release of the psychiatric report filed by Dr. Richard Hulteng, Judge Guimond has issued the attached response.
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Oregon State Police - WED 8:00am

Oregon State Police: Fatal Traffic Crash - Highway 238 south of Grants Pass near milepost 5 - Reported single vehicle off roadway - Emergency personnel on scene but traffic is getting through area - No more info for release until later today - Traffic updates www.tripcheck.com .

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Increase in burglaries in rural Polk County

News Release from: Polk Co. Sheriff's Office
INCREASE IN BURGLARIES IN RURAL POLK COUNTY
Posted: September 20th, 2011 4:43 PM

In the last few months, the Polk County Sheriff's Office has seen an increase in the number of reported residential burglaries. To better protect yourself from being a victim of a burglary, we want to point out some tips to make your home less attractive to a burglar. These tips include having good exterior lighting, locking all exterior doors and windows, and keeping valuable items out of sight. While on vacation, have someone pick up your newspapers and mail, so that they do not accumulate and alert burglars of your absence. Work together with your neighbors. Organize a Neighborhood Watch and let your neighbors know when you will be away for an extended period.

Keep jewelry and cash in safe places, such as safe deposit boxes. Make a list of your belongings (be sure to keep receipts, especially for expensive items like stereos, televisions, and computers). Be sure to update this list periodically, and include as much information as you can regarding each item such as brand, model number, serial number, and color, which might later assist investigators in recovering stolen items and apprehending suspects.

If you notice something that seems unusual, like a slow moving vehicle going up and down the street, please call the non emergency number for the Polk County Sheriff's Office at 503-623-9251. If you see what appears to be a crime in progress, call 911.

If you would like to be notified regarding current happenings within Polk County and the Sheriff's Office, please visit us at our Facebook page, Polk County Sheriff's Office. Once you are on the page, click the "Like" button and you will then automatically receive those updates, when posted.

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* UPDATE * - Cause of Death - Detectives Investigate Death of Salem Man

News Release from: Marion Co. Sheriff's Office
* UPDATE * - CAUSE OF DEATH - DETECTIVES INVESTIGATE DEATH OF SALEM MAN
Posted: September 20th, 2011 3:58 PM

4:00pm

An autopsy was conducted on Mathew Araki at 1:00pm. According to the Dr. Karen Gunson State Medical Examiner, Mr. Araki died of coronary heart disease.

The District Attorney's will review the completed investigation to determine if any charges will be filed on anyone involved in the dispute.

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At approximately 4:52am, Marion County Deputies were called to the scene of a disturbance in the parking lot of the Brittany Crossing Apartments in NE Salem.

Sr. Deputy Jerry Wollenschlaeger arrived at 433 Brittany Way NE within minutes and found a 38-year old male lying unconscious on the sidewalk. Wollenschlaeger immediately requested medics be dispatched to the scene and began providing CPR. In spite of his efforts, the victim was pronounced dead at the scene. He is identified as Mathew Araki. Araki's home address is not known; it is believed he was visiting friends at the apartment complex.

Marion County Detectives are being assisted by Detectives from the Keizer Police Department and the Oregon State Police. The preliminary investigation indicates that Araki was involved in some type of dispute with an acquaintance. Several witnesses are being questioned by detectives. No weapons were involved.

Representatives from the District Attorney's Office and the Medical Examiner's Office were at the scene to assist in the investigation.

An autopsy will be conducted on the victim to determine the cause and manner of his death. His family has been notified and is being assisted by their pastor. They are requesting privacy to deal with their emotions.

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