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Drunken Teen Found Passed Out in Stolen Police Car

The suspect reportedly stole a Marion County Mustang patrol car.

(SALEM, Ore.) - An Oregon State Police trooper arrested an 18-year old Silverton-area teenager Saturday night found passed out in what was later determined-to-be a stolen Marion County Sheriff's Office patrol car north of Mt. Angel.

Accidental Death Investigation - Silver Falls State Park

The victim is a recent graduate from the campus and his parents live in Israel.

(SILVERTON, Ore.) - Officials are continuing the investigation into an apparent accidental death of a 22-year old man from Vancouver, Washington who fell Saturday afternoon from an edge overlooking the Drake Falls area at Silver Falls State Park.

Man Arrested in February Silverton Homicide

Charges include 1st degree Manslaughter, two counts of Pointing a Firearm at Another, and one count of Recklessly Endangering Another Person.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Investigators with the Marion County Sheriff's Office and the Silverton Police Department have arrested 18-year old Bo Dean Todd in relation to the February 27, 2010 shooting death of 22-year old Mark Patrick Berry, according to Deputy District Attorney Paige Clarkson.

Police Say Car Crash Survivors Were Combative Toward Emergency Responders

Four Silverton residents involved in crash that police say was alcohol-related.‏

(SALEM, Ore.) - Marion County deputies responded to a single-vehicle crash Monday night just before 8:30 p.m. in the 7900 block of Hazelgreen Road NE.

According to witnesses and the Marion County Crash Team, a silver 4-door 2009 Kia was traveling westbound on Hazelgreen Road NE when it left the roadway.

Ad Hoc Parade in Downtown Silverton, Oregon Just Weeks Away

If you're driving a convertible, you get to be Grand Marshall! Bring the whole family!

(SILVERTON, Ore.) - The Second Annual International AdHoc Parade is scheduled for Saturday August 1st at 2:00 p.m. in Silverton, Oregon. Silverton Mayor Stu Rassmussen, says it will be a fun and exciting afternoon event for the whole family.

"There is no entry fee, no application, just show up and you're in the parade!" Rassmussen said.

Salem Police Arrest Teacher for Sex Abuse

Anyone with information concerning this investigation is asked to contact Salem Police.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Salem Police detectives arrested a Silverton teacher yesterday in connection with an investigation into allegations of sexual abuse with a child.

Lt. Steve Birr with Salem Police says 46-year old Susan Christina Alderson, a 6th grade teacher at Robert Frost Elementary School in Silverton, was arrested Tuesday after a search warrant was served at her home in the 2100 block of Robins Lane SE in Salem at about 10:30 a.m. "Alderson is alleged to have had an ongoing sexual relationship between 2002 and 2006 with a boy who was 13 years of age when it began. The victim was not one of her students," Birr said.

13-Year Old Silverton Boy Shot in Neck While Hunting

In spite of the gunshot wound, the boys then walked approximately 1/2 mile to the victims house.

(SILVERTON, Ore.) - A Silverton teen will recover after being shot in the neck during a hunting accident today at 5:30 p.m.

Lt. Sheila Lorance with the Marion County Sheriff's Office says one boy shot the other accidentally in the 7500 block of Meridian Road in Mt. Angel.

Silver Falls Bank Second Oregon Bank to Fail

Silver Falls Bank of Silverton, Oregon, was closed today by the Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services.

(Salem) - To protect the depositors, the FDIC entered into a purchase and assumption agreement with Citizens Bank of Corvallis, to assume all of the deposits of Silver Falls Bank.

As of February 9, 2009, Silver Falls Bank had total assets of approximately $131.4 million and total deposits of $116.3 million. Citizens Bank did not pay a premium to acquire the deposits of Silver Falls Bank.

Governor Lays Out Wrong Strategy for Tackling the Revenue Shortfall

Statement by OCPP executive director Charles Sheketoff.

(SILVERTON, Ore.) - Governor Ted Kulongoski's "three year fiscal strategy" announced today threatens to aggravate the recession and the state's fiscal condition as it undermines President Barack Obama's effort to maintain state government spending.

We respectfully call on the Governor to reconsider the strategy he outlined today and make good on his comments from two years ago.

Sheriff`s Deputies Investigate Fatal Collision on Silverton Road

One of the drivers, Victor Hoffer of Salem, was transported to the Salem Hospital where he died of injuries sustained in the crash.

(SILVERTON, Ore.) - Sheriff's Deputies responded to a two car collision on Silverton Road near 64th Place today at 1:00 PM.