Police investigate Chemawa Road shooting but no victim found
Police responded to reports of shots fired Monday afternoon just east of the intersection of River and Chemawa Roads. By late afternoon, police had found no victim and no suspect.
Category PUBLIC SAFETY
Keizer man sent to prison for abuse of girls
Jury convicts man for abusing three girls and a state judge sends him to prison for 25 years.
Video captures burglary in progress at Keizer home
A burglary was caught in the act while stealing property from a Keizer home recently. The Keizer Police Department released home video showing the thief in action and is seeking the public's help to identify him.
Salem-Keizer business leaders voice concern over proposed bus service tax
In a tense meeting, Cherriots leaders drew concerns over a proposed new payroll tax for Salem and Keizer employers that would raise money to expand bus service hours, build two new transit centers and buy new buses. The tax would not affect wages for employees at taxed businesses.
UPDATE: Four juveniles accused of riot after incident at Claggett Creek Park
Keizer police say they have detained several juveniles after an early morning shooting on Tuesday, July 22, at Claggett Creek Park. The agency was releasing few details while they investigated but reported four juveniles have been lodged on charges relating to rioting.
UPDATE: Police investigate early morning shooting at Claggett Creek Park
Keizer police say they have detained several juveniles after an early morning shooting on Tuesday, July 22, at Claggett Creek Park. The agency was releasing few details while they investigated.
Keizer councilor advised officer of position, police connections during incident
Facing accusations of assault, Soraida Cross advised a poilce officer that she was a city councilor and that she talked to the Keizer police chief "all the time," according to a police video obtained by Keizertimes. Cross didn't respond to questions about the disclosures.
Keizer crews get early deployments for wildfires
Wildfire season has hit Oregon and Keizer crews have already been called to action. By July 1, the Keizer Fire District already deployed crews to assist on three wildfires in Oregon. The first was in early June, when two Keizer firefighters were sent to fight…
Keizer councilor won’t face prosecution after May dust-up
Prosecutors have decided not to press a case against Keizer City Councilor Soraida Cross. She was cited for harassment after a woman reported she was injured in a confrontation in May.