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Second Suspect in Fatal Oregon Bank Explosion Faces New Charges

The suspect is now charged with Manufacture of a Destructive Device, Possession of Destructive Device, 1st degree Assault, 2nd degree Assault, Conspiracy to Commit Aggravated Murder, 2 counts of Attempted Aggravated Murder, and 6 counts of Aggravated Murder.

(SALEM, Ore.) - A second man in custody for Friday's fatal bank bombing in Woodburn, 57-year old Bruce Turnidge of rural Salem, now faces additional charges, according to Marion County District Attorney Courtland Geyer.

The explosion killed OSP Senior Trooper Bill Hakim and Woodburn Police Captain Tom Tennant. Woodburn Police Chief Scott Russell was seriously injured in the blast, and one bank employee was also injured.

Services For Local Police Killed in the Line of Duty (UPDATED)

The event honoring State Trooper Bill Hakim takes place Saturday. The event honoring Woodburn Captain takes place Friday.

(SALEM, Ore.) - The memorial service for Oregon State Police Senior Trooper Bill Hakim is scheduled for 11:00 AM, Saturday, December 20th at the Oregon State Fairgrounds Jackson Armory in Salem Oregon. The memorial procession to the Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training will follow the service.

The memorial service for Woodburn Police Captain Tom Tennant will be held at 1:00 PM, Friday, December 19th 2008 at the Salem Armory Auditorium located at the Oregon State Fairgrounds in Salem Oregon. Prior to the memorial service Friday, a procession will take place from the Woodburn Drag Strip located at 7730 Highway 219 in Woodburn to the Salem Armory at 2329 17th Street NE in Salem.

Police Identify Second Suspect in Woodburn Explosives Investigation

Investigators remain very interested in any information the public can provide.

(SALEM, Ore.) - 57-year old Bruce Turnidge of rural Salem, was arrested today at approximately 11:30 AM, as a second suspect in Friday's bank explosion in Woodburn that killed two police officer and injured a third severely, and also caused minor injuries to a bank employee.

Marion County Undersheriff Jason Myers says he is charged with the crimes of Conspiracy to Manufacture an Explosive Device and Conspiracy to Possess an Explosive Device.

Second Suspect Arrested in Bank Explosion

A second suspect is arrested in the bank explosion Friday that killed two police officers and injured a third, as well as one bank employee.

(SALEM, Ore.) - This morning investigators from the Marion County Sheriff's Office assisted by Federal, State, and local Law enforcement arrested a second male subject in connection to last Friday's deadly explosives incident in which two Police Officers were killed and another was seriously injured.

The Marion County District Attorney's Office will be releasing information on the latest suspect's name, age, charges, and future court dates later this afternoon.

Suspect in Deadly Bank Blast Identified

The explosion Friday at the Woodburn bank led to the death of Oregon State Police Senior Trooper William Hakim and Woodburn Police Captain Tom Tennant.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Oregon's NBC affiliate in Portland KGW is reporting the name of the person believed to be responsible for the deaths of two police officers during a bank explosion in Woodburn.

32-year old Joshua Turnidge, named as bomb suspect, was arrested Sunday night at his NE Salem home. He was reportedly deep in debt and had just completed a difficult divorce.

The TV station reports that he had moved into the rental earlier this month with his girlfriend and 2 kids.

Arrest Made in Bank Explosion that Killed Two Police Officers

"The arrest was the result of an intensive round-the-clock investigation by an interagency task force comprised of federal, state, county, and city public safety agencies"- Sheriff Russ Isham

(WOODBURN, Ore.) - A suspect wanted in connection with a deadly bomb blast Friday that killed two Oregon police officers and seriously injured a third, was arrested tonight. The incident in Woodburn, Oregon Friday also injured a bank employee.

Marion County Sheriff Russ Isham says the arrest was made Sunday evening. Some specifics will not be made available immediately Isham said, "Due to the need to protect the integrity of the investigation and the safety of officers continuing to investigate this crime, the Marion County District Attorney's Office has directed the suspect's name, investigative and arrest details withheld at this time."

The arrest happened Sunday evening. A source tells Salem-News.com that the person arrested was taken into custody by a SWAT Team in the Salem area.

Police Release Suspect Photos in Deadly Woodburn Explosion

A reward of $35,000 is offered for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for this crime.

(WOODBURN, Ore.) - The Marion County Sheriff's Office interagency investigation into the killings of two Oregon police officers and critical injury to a police chief, has led to the release of photographs of a person believed associated with key events.

Marion County Sheriff Russ Isham announced that the interagency investigation continues to ask the public to help identify the person or persons responsible for the events surrounding the December 12th deaths of Oregon State Police Senior Trooper William Hakim and Woodburn Police Captain Tom Tennant, and the critical injury to Woodburn Police Chief Scott Russell, as well as an injury to an employee of West Coast Bank.

The interagency task force is releasing some investigative details, photographs, and general information about offenders involved in the incident.

Woodburn Officers Were Some of Their Agency`s Most Experienced

Donations for reward offered in Woodburn Explosives investigation‏.

(WOODBURN, Ore.) - Oregon's law enforcement community suffered a serious loss Friday when an explosion ripped through a bank in the city of Woodburn, killing two experienced police officers and seriously injuring a third.

Woodburn Police Department Captain Tom Tennant, age 51, died as a result of the explosion. He was a 28-year veteran of Woodburn Police Department was hired on September 08, 1980 as a Woodburn Police Officer.

Tom Tennant was promoted to the rank of Captain on November 1st 2004. Captain Tennant served as the Administrative Captain, overseeing both the Investigation and Records Divisions. Captain Tennant has served as a Police Officer, Patrol Sergeant, and Detective Sergeant. Captain Tennant is a graduate of the FBI National Academy.

Oregon State Police Mourn Death of Senior Trooper Bill Hakim

Senior Trooper Hakim is the 28th Oregon State Police troopers to lose his life in the line of duty.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Oregon State Police Senior Trooper William ("Bill") Hakim, died from duty-related explosion injuries received while performing his duties as a Hazardous Devices Technician with the Oregon State Police on December 12, 2008 at age 51.

Senior Trooper Hakim was assisting Woodburn Police Department at an area bank inspecting a suspicious device when it detonated, killing Senior Trooper Hakim and Woodburn Police Captain Tom Tennant. Woodburn Police Chief Scott Russell was critically injured in the explosion.

Senior Trooper Hakim was hired with the Oregon State Police on July 1, 1997 and stationed at the Klamath Falls Area Command office in the Patrol Services Division. On March 1st 1999 he transferred to the Salem Area Command office as a detective in the Arson and Explosives Section.

Two Officers Killed by Bomb at Bank in Oregon

A $35,000 reward is offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the suspect(s) responsible for their tragic deaths and injuries.

(WOODBURN, Ore.) - An Oregon State Police Bomb Technician and Woodburn Police Officer were killed, and the Woodburn Chief of Police was critically injured Friday afternoon when an explosive device detonated at a Woodburn area bank.