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FBI Releases Photo in Salem Bank Robbery

Witnesses describe the suspect as a white male in his 50's.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - The FBI is releasing a clear photo of the man they say is responsible for a bank robbery at the Marion and Polk County Schools Credit Union on Friday, June 8th

FBI Spokesperson Beth Anne Steele says investigators are hoping that someone will recognize him and call with information.

Polk Deputies Get Shaved to Help Little Girl With Cancer

Madisyn Jenkins was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) January 27th of this year. Since then, she has been undergoing treatment for Leukemia at Doernbecher's.

(DALLAS, Ore.) - Deputies in Polk County are coming together to raise money for a little girl who is undergoing treatment for Leukemia.

Polk County Deputy Survives Multiple Rollover Crash

Deputy Williams had a little luck of the Irish with him today.

(DALLAS, Ore. ) - A Polk county deputy sheriff was injured at 8:20 AM after his patrol vehicle rolled several times into a field after he took evasive action to avoid another vehicle on Hwy 99W near Orrs Corner Road, 2 miles south of Rickreall in Polk County.

Deputy John Williams, 42 years, was responding to a report of a reckless driver several miles ahead of him.

The deputy was dispatched to a report of a silver jeep Cherokee that reportedly was crossing the center line numerous times and had nearly hit a car head-on.

Former Bookkeeper Gets Year in Jail for Stealing Student Body Funds

Marcelina Cedillo used the student body funds to gamble at the Spirit Mountain Casino.

(DALLAS) - On Friday, Monmouth resident 51-year-old Marcelina Cedillo, appeared in Polk County Circuit Court and was sentenced on a charge of Aggravated Theft in the First Degree by Judge Horner.

Between August of 2005 and April of 2006 she embezzled more than $40,000 from student accounts.

The theft was discovered when school district audit procedures revealed discrepancies between receipts and deposits.

Polk Inmate Walks Away From Work Program

The inmate is not considered dangerous to the public.

(DALLAS) - A sentenced inmate escaped from custody in Polk County this morning at approximately 8:00 AM. 19-year old Vencen Emerald Page ran on foot after being released from the jail facility and transferred to the inmate work release supervisor.

Page was serving 120 days on a probation violation for the manufacture and delivery of a controlled substance. He was scheduled for release on 04/09/2007.

Three Children Taken Into Protective Custody After Drug Bust

(MONMOUTH) - The Polk County Interagency Narcotics Team and the Department of Human Services – Child Welfare Unit responded to a residence in the 300 block of Echols St. in Monmouth on Thursday, after a complaint was made of possible drug activity in the home as well as concern for children that lived at the residence.

When the deputies arrived, one of the occupants of the home, 30-year-old Danielle J. Smallwood answered the door and consented in letting the deputies enter and search the home

Inside Job Determined in Ag West Burglary

Two of the suspects had been fired within the last month, the third quit on Saturday

(RICKREALL) - When the operators of Ag West showed up for work on Monday morning, November 6th, they found the business was burglarized sometime over night. The Polk County Sheriffs’ Office was immediately notified and began investigating the burglary as a possible “inside” job as a business key was used to unlock the door and the alarm had been turned off with the correct code.

During the investigation, the detectives interviewed current and past employees and ended up arresting four male suspects in connection to this burglary.

Three of the suspects were ex-employees of Ag West.

Burn Ban in Polk, Linn, Benton, And Lincoln Counties Extended

This fire season to date, 779 human-caused wildfires have occurred on the 16 million acres of forestland protected by the Department of Forestry, well above the 10-year average of 632 fires.

(SALEM) - Continued dry forest conditions and warm weather prompted the Oregon Department of Forestry and local fire districts to extend the current prohibition on open burning in Linn, Benton, Polk and Lincoln counties.

New Website Encouragse a Permanent Solution to the Loss of Federal Timber Lands Funding

Polk County, Oregon launched a new website urging lawmakers to find a permanent solution for the loss of Federal Timber Lands funding. Without this funding, the citizens of Polk stand to lose 2.4 million annually in services including teachers, patrol deputies, and human services programs.

(DALLAS) - Polk County, Oregon recently launched a new website http://www.co.polk.or.us/OC/default.asp urging lawmakers to find a permanent solution for the loss of federal timber dollars.


The site also provides ways for local citizens to become involved in this effort, as well as background information on the O & C Lands, a photo gallery depicting historic logging in Polk County, and downloadable flyers, petitions, and related documents.

Polk County Youth Program Seeking Foster Parents

To become a foster parent, or for more information call the Polk County Youth Program at (503) 623-2042.

(DALLAS) - The Polk County Youth Program is seeking dedicated people who want to become foster parents for at-risk youth.

Caring homes are needed for youths ages 12-18 who have emotional and behavioral issues.

Youths who are part of the Polk County Youth program have progressed through the system, have a criminal record, or are on parole from the Oregon Youth Authority.

The program, however does not accept youths who are considered a danger to the community such as fire setters, and un-treated sex offenders.