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Elderly Man Seriously Injured Saturday Morning by Unknown Attacker

Detectives would like to hear from anyone who observed a white male, possibly in his 30's, riding a bicycle in the area of Santana Park, Shawnee Drive SE or Shenandoah Ave SE between 4:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m. on the morning of September 12, 2009.

(SALEM, Ore.) - The Marion County Sheriff's Office is asking the public to help identify a suspect who seriously injured an elderly man early Saturday morning.

Sheriff`s Office Marine Patrol Volunteers Celebrate Another Successful Year

"I am convinced what you have done for the people on the lake is more than education, you have saved lives. Because of what you are doing to help insure the safety of everyone on the lake, you have saved lives" - Acting Sheriff Jason Myers

(SALEM, Ore.) - The Marion County Sheriff's Office Marine Patrol Volunteers ended the season with a barbecue and words of appreciation from Acting Sheriff Jason Myers and Operations Commander Kevin Schultz.

In addition to the Marine Patrol Deputies and Reserve Deputies there are eight dedicated volunteers who spend time on Detroit Lake from May through the Labor Day weekend.

Deputies Respond to Shots Fired Call at Salem Apartment Complex

Marion County detectives are continuing to investigate this incident.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Marion County Sheriff's deputies responded to the 4300 block of Falcon View Way Tuesday at 5:06 p.m. regarding shots fired in the area.

Lt. Sheila Lorance with the sheriff's office says deputies arriving on the scene were unable to locate the suspects however, witnesses described two vehicles involved and reported hearing at least 8 to 9 shots fired.

Police Arrest Salem Man Arrested on Multiple Assault and Sex Abuse Charges

Officials say this is an ongoing investigation and there may be additional charges filed.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Marion County Sheriff's deputies arrested a man on multiple Sex abuse and assault charges Tuesday night after arriving at a residence where an alleged sexual assault was taking place.

Marion & Polk County Law Enforcement Leaders:
Invest in Early Education or Foot Bigger Prison Bill Later

D.A., police chief, sheriff support early learning to cut crime, prison expenses.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Currently in Oregon, there are nearly 22,000 incarcerated adults in jails and state prisons, with corrections costs exceeding $731 million every year.

Isham Resigns as Marion County Sheriff (UPDATE)

"Effective 8/24/09, at 5:00 pm I will resign my position as Marion County Sheriff" - Sheriff Russ Isham

(SALEM, Ore.) - Marion County Sheriff Russ Isham is resigning his office amid controversy. The Sheriff is a former Salem Police officer who was elected after the resignation of Marion County Sheriff Raul Ramirez.

Local Deputies Extremely Outnumbered During Riot in Jefferson

A bar crowd got out of control after deputies tazed a man who they say resisted arrest.

(JEFFERSON, Ore.) - Marion County Deputies responded to the Plantation Inn on 2nd Street in Jefferson Saturday at 1:30 a.m. over a report of a disorderly subject.

Head on Crash Kills Rider and Critically Injures Passenger

Investigators say it appears that speed may have been a factor in the collision.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Deputies in Marion County say a Gervais motorcyclist was fatally injured in a crash Saturday at 11:22 a.m. Marion County Sheriff's deputies responded to a vehicle collision at 1665 South Boones Ferry Road in North Marion County.

A motorcycle driven by 23-year old Sonny John Munkel of Gervais, collided with a Chrysler minivan driven by 23-year old Miguel Angel Ramirez of Salem.

Two Adults Arrested in Salem on Multiple Counts of Child Abuse

They are accused of crimes against their 7 children, by the children themselves.

(SALEM, Ore.) - A mother and father accused of child abuse by their own kids, were arrested Sunday in Salem.

Lt. Sheila Lorance with the Marion County Sheriff's Office, says it began with deputy response to a 9-1-1 call from Pet Smart on Lancaster Drive regarding a report of child abuse.

Coos Bay Man Arrested for Slashing Throat of Oregon Auctioneer

Deputies located the suspect in a trailer park just over one mile from the auction.

(WOODBURN, Ore.) - A Coos Bay man is under arrest today for taking out a boxcutter and attacking an Oregon Auctioneer at the Woodburn Auction on Highway 99, South of Woodburn.

About 80 people were in attendance at 11:50 a.m. when 22-year old Jeremiah Thomasson reportedly attacked Chuck Boyce over a two dollar bid. Boyce is an Oregon native and a longtime auctioneer. Friends describe him as an intelligent and considerate individual and express outrage over the attack.