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Tests Indicate That Victims of Capsizing had Meth in Their Systems

(TILLAMOOK - AP) - The three men who died when a crabbing boat capsized near the mouth of Tillamook Bay last month had methamphetamine in their bodies.

According to the state medical examiner's office, the captain of the boat, 32-year-old Craig Larsen, of Hammond, had toxic levels of the drug in his system.

Citizen Tip Leads to Arrest in Road Rage Assault

Media reports brought quick tips to police who took the alleged assailant into custody

(Corvallis) - A tip from a citizen led to an arrest in a serious `road rage` assault that happened Wednesday.

Lt. Ron Noble with Corvallis Police says the incident started on Highway 20 between Albany and Corvallis.

Charles Lane is accused of beating a man after heated contact between the two drivers on the roadway. A woman and a small child, according to Noble, accompanied Lane.

Investigators say that Lane began assaulting the other driver after he stopped at his job site in the 1600 block of NW Garryanna Street. The woman passenger is alleged to have exited the vehicle, a late-model black Explorer, so she could watch.

Investigation Leads to Drug Arrests, Seized Children, and Recovered Stolen Property

(Keizer) - Officers in Keizer seized several children late Thursday night after investigators determined that they were left in a position where they could access drugs including methamphetamine. Two Keizer residents and two people listed as transients were arrested on drug charges and Endangering the Welfare of a Minor, from two separate locations.

Police say items seized included a child`s baby bottle that had been converted to a smoking device for drugs.

Former Oregon Lawmaker Becomes Target of Ethics Investigation

Commission investigators might have to issue a subpoena to compel Wirth to answer questions about the case

(Salem AP) - The state's ethics commission launched a formal investigation Friday into whether former state Rep. Kelley Wirth violated state law by spending her last weeks in office giving pay raises to her mother.

Wirth so far has not cooperated with state investigators who are trying to determine whether the Corvallis Democrat used her public office for private gain by giving her mother unwarranted pay raises, officials said.

Patrick Hearn, executive director of the Oregon Government Standards and Practices Commission, said Wirth has not responded to attempts to reach her by telephone or mail in recent weeks.

NO METH NOT IN WEST SALEM Community Forum Set

Groups involved include No Meth Not in my Neighborhood, City of Salem, Polk County, West Salem High School Student Leaders Club along with local businesses, civic organizations and churches

(West Salem) - State Representative Vicki Berger (R-Salem) and Salem City Councilor Dan Clem are hosting an anti-methamphetamine forum in West Salem. The forum will be held on March 14th from 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM at West Salem High School Commons.

West Salem Residents Need to Beware of Hypodermic Needles

(Salem) - 75 hypodermic needles found in a West Salem neighborhood early Saturday afternoon have alarmed fire officials in Salem who are asking residents to use extreme caution, even if they simply take a walk down the sidewalk.

Guest Opinion- Contrary to Popular Belief, Meth Addicts Can Recover

Study finds possible treatment for meth addicts.

(Salem) - Besides offering hope for a new weapon against addiction, that Page One headline in an Oregon newspaper unconsciously fueled a common misconception: "People don't recover from meth."

Winters Praised for Work on Meth and Justice Issues

(Salem) - Senator Jackie Winters (R-Salem) was recently honored for her work to curb the use of methamphetamine and her advocacy of Oregon`s justice system by the Oregon State Bar. The organization`s Board of Governors approved the resolution honoring Winters in December.

Marion County Public Safety Coordinating Council to Meet With Mexican Consulate to Discuss Meth

(Salem) - The Marion County Public Safety Coordinating Council will meet with the Mexican Consulate at the Loucks Auditorium at the Salem Library Tuesday, January 10th, at 4:00 PM. The plan is for both parties to discuss the methamphetamine issue from an international perspective, and to build a stronger relationship between the consulate and Marion County.