Unintentional Self-Inflicted Gunshot Injures Homeowner Investigating a Prowler
At approximately 4:00am, Tuesday morning, Marion County Deputies were called to the Emergency Room of the Salem Hospital to investigate a possible shooting. Deputy Jeremy Landers contacted the victim...
View ArticleMCSO Boater Safety Class Offered on Saturday, June 8th
A boater safety class, sponsored by the Marion County Sheriff's Office and the Oregon State Marine Board is being offered to anyone in need of an Oregon boater safety card. The class is scheduled for...
View ArticlePublic Invited to Attend Review of Marion County Deadly Force Protocols
Marion County Sheriff Jason Myers and District Attorney Walt Beglau extend an invitation to the public to attend the biennial review of the Marion County Use of Deadly Force protocol established with...
View ArticleSwimmers Rescued After Near-Drowning in the Willamette River
At approximately 6:00pm this evening, two swimmers were rescued from the banks of the Willamette River in Keizer after they were stranded following a near-tragic river crossing. Sherwin Schnell of...
View ArticleSalem Man Facing Sex Abuse Charges
A 20-year old Salem man is in the Marion County Jail facing sexual abuse charges following his arrest on Thursday afternoon. Sr. Deputy Todd Bay arrested Mathew Jacob Gwyn at a home in the 1500 block...
View ArticleTraffic Safety Team Participates in "Click It or Ticket" Campaign
The Marion County Sheriff's Office Traffic Safety Team (TST) will be joining law enforcement agencies throughout the state in the "Click It or Ticket" campaign conducted May 20th through June 2nd....
View ArticleBurglary & Assault Suspect Arrested Following Canine Search
At approximately 11:30pm, Monday night, Marion County Deputies were called to a disturbance at a residence in the 100 block of Main Street, Idanha. A neighbor had observed a male subject entering the...
View ArticleMCSO Employee Charged with Official Misconduct
A civilian employee of the Marion County Jail was arraigned in the Marion Circuit Court this morning following an investigation into alleged inappropriate interactions with female inmates at the Marion...
View ArticleMCSO Parole & Probation Deputy Recognized with Statewide Award for...
Marion County Sheriff's Office Parole & Probation Deputy Anna Whitlock was recently recognized by the Oregon Department of Corrections for her dedication and outstanding service in the filed of...
View ArticleMiddle School Student Designs MCSO Uniform Patch for the City of Jefferson
Students, school officials and law enforcement personnel attended the Jefferson Middle School assembly this afternoon to witness the selection of the Marion County Sheriff's Office Jefferson Patrol...
View ArticleMCSO PIO Coverage
PIO Don Thomson is going to be out of the office from now until Friday evening. Sergeant Chris Baldridge will be handling the MCSO PIO duties during that time. He can be reached at 503.991.6389 or...
View ArticleMCSO PIO Coverage
PIO Don Thomson is handling the MCSO PIO duty, effective immediately.
View Article* UPDATE - Suspect Arrested * Sheriff's Office Seeking The Public's Help In...
06/15/13: The suspect in this investigation, John Lee Wyngarden, was arrested Saturday evening after Salem Police received a call reporting he was at a residence on Skyline Road South in Salem. Salem...
View ArticleFamily Statement & Funeral Services for Cascade Graduate Lindsey Magnusson
The family of Lindsey Magnusson has requested that we issue the attached family statement on their behalf. Lindsey's funeral service will be held Saturday, June 22, 2013 in the main gym located in the...
View ArticleKids "Limit Out" in 31st Annual Junior Police Fishing Derby
Approximately 40 excited kids between the ages of 8 & 12 years of age participated in the 31st annual Junior Police Fishing Derby at Detroit Lake today. The kids came from single-parent families in...
View ArticleFive Arrested in Assault & Robbery at Plaid Pantry
Four adults and a juvenile are in police custody following an assault & robbery that occurred in front of a Plaid Pantry store Thursday night. Marion County Deputies were called to the store at...
View Article* UPDATE 3rd SUSPECT ARRESTED * - Marion County Sheriff's Office Seeks The...
06/25/13: Salem Police Officers arrested the third suspect in the burglary of the Marion County Justice on Monday morning. Nico Ann Reyes was arrested for a parole violation by Salem officers at...
View ArticleSpecial Olympics Torch Run Slated for July 12th
Thirteen Marion County Sheriff's Office employees will don running shoes and workout clothes to participate in the annual Law Enforcement Special Olympics Torch Run, scheduled for Friday, July 12th....
View Article* UPDATE * - Dead Sheep Discovered in Turner Pasture
07/03/13: Veterinary officials are continuing their investigation into the cause of death for the 39 sheep found on the Etzel farm Sunday morning. Necropsies on two of the dead sheep were conducted at...
View ArticleTeen critically injured after falling out of the bed of a truck.
On 07-04-13 at 1144 a.m. Marion County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a motor vehicle crash in the 1500 block of Talbot Road SE. When deputies arrived they found a 17 year male from Salem lying on the...
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