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Marion County Sheriff`S Office is Accepting Cadet Applications

(Salem, Oregon) - The Marion County Sheriff's Office Cadet Program was created to introduce young men and women to law enforcement and develop them as future leaders. Here's a chance to experience, first hand, what it takes to be a Patrol Deputy, Parole & Probation Deputy, or Corrections Deputy. Many former Cadets have used their experiences to start their career in law enforcement.

Marion County Traffic Safety Team Deputies Investigate Head-On Crash

UPDATE: Following the investigation by the MCSO Traffic Safety Team, Ian Beyers was charged with driving while Under the Influence of Intoxicants, Reckless Driving, and Assault 3.

(SALEM, Ore.) - A head-on motor vehicle crash sent one driver to the hospital by helicopter earlier this evening. Marion County Deputies responded to a call received at 5:07 p.m. and located the crash in the 18000 block of Fobert Road NE, between Hubbard and Aurora.

Santiam Bicycle, Venti`s Cafe to Host Cranksgiving Event

(SALEM, Oregon) - Avid bicyclist Cory Heintz is partnering with Santiam Bicycle and Venti’s Café to organize what may be Salem’s first Cranksgiving food drive on Saturday, Nov. 13. The event will benefit Marion-Polk Food Share.

“It’s a good time for a good cause,” said Heintz, who first participated in a Cranksgiving ride when he lived in Des Moines, Iowa. Apparently, the event originated in New York City in 1999.

Victim Identified and Suspect arrested in Shooting Near Drakes Crossing

(SALEM, Ore.) - Deputies have located the victim of the shooting reported earlier this afternoon.

Chemawa Indian School & Marion County Sign Agreement

(SALEM, Ore.) - At 129 years, the Chemawa Indian School is the oldest continuously operating boarding school in the United States. The 300-acre campus is located on Chemawa Road, about 5 miles north of downtown Salem, and serves approximately 320 Native American students in grades 9 through 12. Chemawa is a Bureau of Indian Education school and as such, its property is considered a federal enclave subject to exclusive federal jurisdiction.

In 2005, the Marion County Sheriff's Office signed a contract with Chemawa Indian School to provide law enforcement services to the school. To legally provide these services, the three deputies assigned to Chemawa are also sworn as Special US Marshals.

A Damp Week Ahead With Hazardous Wave Conditions on the Coast

(SALEM, Ore.) - A damp Halloween for the Willamette Valley with large breaking waves headed for the south Oregon Coast.

"Very Strong Storm Near The Gulf Of Alaska Is Generating Large Swells That Are Forecast To Arrive At The South Oregon Coast By Monday Night. The Surf Zone Will Become Hazardous With Large Breaking Waves Around 30 Feet Early Tuesday Morning Through Tuesday Night. Dangerous Waves Will Impact The Coastline Resulting In Deadly Rip Currents. West Facing Beaches Will Experience The Worst Conditions. The Surf Zone Will Become Less Hazardous By Wednesday Morning.

Motorcyclist Clocked at 125mph Crashes; Arrested for Reckless Driving

(SALEM, Ore.) - A 19-year old Tualatin man narrowly escaped injury or possibly death following a high-speed crash on Interstate 5 this afternoon.

Willamette Heritage Center in Salem Wins Prestigious Award

2010 Charles M. Redd Center for Western Studies Award for Exhibition Excellence

(SALEM, Ore.) - Willamette Heritage Center is the proud recipient of the 2010 Charles M. Redd Center for Western Studies Award for Exhibition Excellence for its Facing Statehood Exhibition.

This award is given annually and honors excellence for an exhibition that furthers the study and understanding of the American West.

Retirement Ends Chicco`s 9-year Canine Career

(SALEM, Ore.) - After nine years of public service and hundreds of "apprehensions", Marion County Sheriff's Canine, Chicco is retiring.

His last work day was earlier this month. Chicco is well-known in Marion County; he's on a first-name basis with many of the criminals who have crossed his path.

Suspect Sought for Salem Credit Union Robbery

Suspect last seen walking northbound on Lancaster Drive

(SALEM, Ore.) - A lone robber fled the MAPS Credit Union at 4001 Winema Place NE in Salem shortly after robbing a teller this afternoon. Marion County Deputies were dispatched to the robbery at 12:36pm. They were assisted by Agents from the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

Witnesses described the robber as a white male subject in his early 30's, 5'-8" to 6'-0", 185-195 pounds with light brown hair and an acne marked complexion. He was wearing dark sunglasses, a light blue/green baseball style hat with an emblem on the front and an adjustable strap on the back and a gray or tan sweatshirt with "Nike Athletics" written on the front. He also wore light-colored shirt, hanging out beneath the sweatshirt, blue jeans and light-colored tennis shoes.