An arson fire caught on a security camera damaged the West Salem offices of Lighthouse Financial Enterprises, Inc., owned by Keizer resident Phillip Gerstner.
CRIME
Police offer updates on Mayfield Place shooting
Keizer Police have provided the public with updates to the shooting death of Aaron Gage at a Mayfield Place residence Sept. 4. Gage was shot and killed by the single owner and occupant of the home, and police now say it was an attempted burglary. Keizer Police Lt. Trevor Wenning[Read More…]
Keizer man arraigned for assault, other charges in Cherry Ave. stabbing incident
Early in the morning on Sept. 20, Keizer Police responded to the report of a stabbing in the 3000 block of Cherry Avenue N. Investigators report that a male and female got into an argument, which led to another female attempting to intervene in order to protect the first[Read More…]
Two Keizer women facing federal drug charges
A Keizer mother and daughter are facing charges involving their alleged participation in an India-based illegal drug distribution ring. Jennifer McConnon, 48, was arraigned in federal court Friday, July 29. She pled not guilty in her hearing before U.S. Magistrate Judge Jeffrey Armistead, and was released pending a five-day jury[Read More…]
Keizer man’s murder conviction overturned again
On July 20, an Oregon appellate court overturned Keizer resident Peter Zielinsky’s murder conviction for the second time. In 2013, the former Kroc Center employee was convicted of murdering his wife, Lisa as they were both getting ready for work. Testimony in the trial revealed his wife had been having[Read More…]
Man charged for rampage through Keizer; pedestrian killed is identified
Police on Thursday, July 29, process evidence at the scene of shooting between the driver of a stolen vehicle and Keizer police officers. The driver sped off, struck and killed a pedestrian and then exchanged gunfire with police in northeast Salem before surrendering. (Keizertimes photo) A 47-year-old Silverton man is[Read More…]
Traffic Court
NO LICENSE Victor Fernando Escobar, $245; Mikia Breyanne Short, $342; Kobe Alan Vadillo, $342. SPEEDING Justin Zackery Silva, $135; Sergio Gonzalez Chipres, $145; Timothy Anthony Proctor, $135; Daryl Lamar Pedersen, $165; Angel Austin Cardona, $292; Shannon Lee Blake, $235; Carren Renae Pratt, $145; Justis W Waddoups, $135; Daniel Lee Boone,[Read More…]
Police calls: July 26 – August 2
Sunday, July 26 6:16 a.m. – Vandalism in the 1000 block of Candlewood Drive NE. 6:20 p.m. – Theft from motor vehicle in the 5000 block of Ridge Drive NE. 7:21 p.m. – Fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer at the intersection of Alder Drive NE and Pleasant[Read More…]
Local duo arrested for charges from bank robbery, chase, shooting
M. Buswell and C. Maughan A 36-year-old man from the Salem-Keizer area and a 34-year-old woman from Keizer were arrested Friday, March 22, on charges related to an armed bank robbery in Cloverdale that ended with a crash into a police vehicle and exchange of gunfire. On March 21, 2019[Read More…]
Police Scanner
Friday, March 1 • 12:01 a.m. – Theft from vehicle, unlawful entry vehicle with intent to commit theft on 4100 block Arnold Street NE. • 3 p.m. – Theft by deception on 6400 block Keizer Station Blvd NE. • 3:01 p.m. – Scam by internet on 5300 block Jeffrey Court[Read More…]
