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Suspected Thief Giving Chase Jumps off Bridge Before Surrendering

The suspect used all of his options to evade capture.

(LYONS, Ore.) - The suspect leapt about 30 feet into the Santiam River where he floated down river for several hundred yards, then swam to shore and fled on foot.

K9 teams from Marion County Sheriff's Office and the Salem Police Department tracked the suspect. Due to the heavily wooded and steep terrain, the Sheriff's Office SWAT Team was called in to search the area.

No Charges Against Teen in Death of Jeffery Holly

The intoxicated man had a long history of domestic abuse, and threatened multiple times that he was going to kill the teen.

(KEIZER, Ore.) - The Keizer Police department conducted an extensive investigation, and after a thorough review the Marion County District Attorney's office has decided that the involved 16-year-old was justified in using deadly physical force against Holly.

No criminal charges will be filed in connection with Holly's death.

$50,000 Reward to Help the FBI Catch the East Area Rapist

Cold Case Killer: investigators are anxious to solve the case.

(LOS ANGELES) - Between 1976 and 1986, the violent and elusive individual known as the East Area Rapist, and later as the Original Night Stalker and the Golden State Killer, committed 12 homicides, 45 rapes, and more than 120 residential burglaries in multiple California communities.

His victims ranged in age from 13 to 41 and included women home alone, women at home with their children, and husbands and wives.

American Muslim and Arab-American Communities in Portland and SW Washington Condemn Orlando Shooting

"Let us join others here and throughout our state, nation and world -- to call for an end to terrorism, hate, and violence."

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Islam prohibits violence and killing and emphasizes time and time again the sanctity of human life. According to the Quran [5:32], the likeness of one who murders a soul is as one who has transgressed and murdered all of humanity, and the likeness of one who brings life to a soul is as one who has given life and hope to all of humanity.

Stranger Danger Alert in Southeast Portland After Several Incidents Involving School Children

If any residents in the area of these incidents have surveillance cameras, investigators are asking them to check for any possible images of the suspect(s).

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - The Portland Police Bureau is asking the community to be aware of several reported incidents where strangers are approaching school children in Southeast Portland.

In the past five days, Youth Services Division officers have taken reports of strangers approaching school children in the areas of Creston School, Ron Russell Middle School, and, Hosford Middle School.

10 Pounds of Heroin, 14 Pounds of Meth Seized in Huge Drug Bust

Salem Police Conclude Major Drug Investigation

(SALEM, Ore.) - A nearly two month long drug investigation had a turning point Tuesday evening with the arrest of seven individuals and the service of seven search warrants.

The Salem Police Department seized over ten pounds of heroin, over 14 pounds of methamphetamine, and in excess of two pounds of cocaine. In addition, over $466,000 and six vehicles were seized.

FBI Says Threat from Pedophiles Online is Vast and Extensive

Child Sexual Exploitation is an increasing problem.

(WASHINGTON D.C.) - The case of a Tennessee man sentenced last month to 21 years in prison on child pornography charges serves as an important reminder to parents and children about the dangers of an online world where things are not always as they appear and pedophiles may be lurking around many virtual corners.

The pedophiles tricked their young victims by creating fake profiles on social networking sites, where they posed as teenagers to lure children to their websites.

Murderer Robert Davis Sentenced to Life in Prison

The deadly shooting was related to a gang dispute.

(SALEM, Ore.) - To reach the 35-year sentence, which is greater than the 25-year minimum, the judge found that the defendant was persistently involved in similar crimes based on his previous convictions for Unlawful Use of a Weapon, Assault IV, Attempt Assault IV, Menacing, Resisting Arrest, Attempt Assault of a Public Safety Officer, and Strangulation.

This murder charge stemmed from a shooting on May 29, 2015 at 3184 Surfwood Dr NE, Salem, that caused the death of 24-year-old Jose Garcia-Roldan.

STRANGER DANGER: Child Predator at Large in Salem Area

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call the Salem Police Department Youth Services Unit at 503-588-6257.

(SALEM, Ore.) - A 9-year old child was walking from his residence to a bus stop near the intersection of Stellars Eagle St NW and Bald Eagle NW at about 8:30 am this morning when he was approached by an unknown male adult who grabbed his arm.

The child was able to pull away from the suspect, who then pushed the child to the ground. The child was able to get up and run away as the suspect followed in his vehicle.

Property Dispute Turns Into Dog-Napping Near Turner

The dog "Isis" is still missing and Ms Kempton will not reveal it's location.

(TURNER, Ore.) - Brooke Kempton went to her now ex-tenant's father's house, in the 4700 block of Marion Road SE the morning of April 26.

Ms. Kempton confronted 61-year old Kevin Taylor stating that his daughter, Kate Taylor stole two saddles and she was taking Ms. Taylor's dog until she got her saddles back.