News Release from: Salem Police Dept.SALEM POLICE RELEASE DRAWING OF ASSAULT SUSPECTPosted: February 6th, 2012 2:23 PMPhoto/sound file: http://www.flashalertnewswire.net/images/news/2012-02/1095/51472/comp_165.jpgOn January 15th, around 11:30 AM, a woman living in the 4000 block of Lidbeck Ct. SE was confronted by a suspect

Salem Police Dept.: TRAFFIC CRASH ON HWY 22 AT ROSEWOOD NW has been cleared. All traffic lanes are open and traffic is moving normally. UPDATEReplies to this message do not go back to the sender.Go to http://FlashAlert.net/login.html to change or delete these messages.

Salem Police Dept.: TRAFFIC CRASH ON HWY 22 AT ROSEWOOD NW. BOTH EAST & WESTBOUND TRAFFIC IS REDUCED TO ONE LANE IN EACH DIRECTION. Police & Fire units on scene conducting crash investigation. Normal traffic flow is expected to resume within one hour. Replies to this message do not go back to the sender.Go to http:/

News Release from: Salem Police Dept.SALEM POLICE TO PRESENT FREE TRAINING FOR BUSINESS OWNERS-SMALL BUSINESSES CAN LEARN HOW TO PREVENT CRIME IN AND AROUND THEIR BUSINESSPosted: February 2nd, 2012 12:23 PMThe Salem Police Department will be partnering with the Chemeketa Small Business Development Center in offering a free

The Art in Communication/100 Artist Show will open this evening at the Mary Lou Zeek Gallery. This year’s 100 Artists theme was inspired by a First Day Cover stamp art collection found by gallery owner Mary Lou Zeek at an estate sale.  All of the 1960’s first day of issue postage envelopes were addressed to Dennis Row

News Release from: Salem Police Dept.SALEM POLICE SEEK ARMED ROBBERPosted: January 31st, 2012 4:44 PMPhoto/sound file: http://www.flashalertnewswire.net/images/news/2012-01/1095/51321/Robbery.tifPhoto/sound file: http://www.flashalertnewswire.net/images/news/2012-01/1095/51321/robbery.JPGA man entered the Arco AM/PM at 5401

The February issue of Community Connection (in color) has now been posted on the web.    This issue contains information on upcoming Budget public meetings, Minto-Brown Park improvements, Neighborhood Partnerships, Library events, Art Association events, North Broadway Parking Plan plus Police, Fire and Public Work

News Release from: Salem Police Dept.SALEM STREET CLOSED AS A RESULT OF A MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT.Posted: January 29th, 2012 2:24 PMUPDATE:The investigation of this accident has concluded and Orchard Heights Road has been re-opened to all traffic. Information is as follows:At around 1 a.m. this morning Salem Police responde

News Release from: Salem Police Dept.SALEM STREET CLOSED AS A RESULT OF A MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT.Posted: January 29th, 2012 1:36 AMThe Salem Police Department is investigating a serious motor vehicle accident on Orchard Heights Road NW. As a result of the investigation Orchard Heights Road is closed to all traffic between

News Release from: Salem Police Dept.CITY OF SALEM RECOVERING FROM FLOODSPosted: January 27th, 2012 3:52 PMAs river and creek levels continue to drop in the area, the City of Salem is continuing to recover from the flood waters that caused hundreds to temporarily leave their homes and closed scores of streets in our area.Pr

News Release from: Salem Police Dept.SALEM POLICE REQUEST ASSISTANCE IN LOCATING MISSING ALZHEIMER'S PATIENTPosted: January 26th, 2012 7:22 PMPhoto/sound file: http://www.flashalertnewswire.net/images/news/2012-01/1095/51196/ballantyne.jpg.doc (Ballantyne)*** UPDATE ***Richard "Dick" Ballantyne has been locate

News Release from: Salem Police Dept.SALEM POLICE REQUEST ASSISTANCE IN LOCATING MISSING ALZHEIMER'S PATIENTPosted: January 26th, 2012 6:39 PMPhoto/sound file: http://www.flashalertnewswire.net/images/news/2012-01/1095/51196/ballantyne.jpg.doc (Ballantyne)The Salem Police Department would like to request assistance from the

News Release from: Salem Police Dept.SALEM POLICE REQUEST ASSISTANCE IN LOCATING MISSING ALZHEIMER'S PATIENTPosted: January 26th, 2012 6:32 PMThe Salem Police Department would like to request assistance from the public in locating an 84-year old male Alzheimer's patient who wandered away from a doctor's office in northeast

News Release from: Salem Police Dept.CITY OF SALEM FLOOD-HIGH WATER INFORMATIONPosted: January 20th, 2012 6:15 PM*** UPDATE January 20, 1810 hours ***The City of Salem is continuing to address and coordinate flood recovery and planning activities. The Emergency Operations Center suspended operations on the afternoon of

News Release from: Salem Police Dept.CITY OF SALEM FLOOD-HIGH WATER INFORMATIONPosted: January 20th, 2012 11:32 AM*** UPDATE January 20, 1125 hours ***The City of Salem Emergency Operations Center is continuing to coordinate flood recovery and safety planning activities throughout the City.The critical infrastructure o

News Release from: Salem Police Dept.FLOODING CLOSES SALEM HOUSING AUTHORITY OFFICEPosted: January 20th, 2012 8:01 AMThe Salem Housing Authority main office, located at 360 Church St SE, will be closed today due to flooding. ###Replies to this message do not go back to the sender.Go to

Salem Police Dept.: The City of Salem emergency operations will continue as long as needed. Emergency responders are scheduled for continuous response until the emergency abates. Except for the Willamette River, all local streams and the Santiam River are currently receding. The Willamette River at Salem is expected to cr

News Release from: Salem Police Dept.CITY OF SALEM FLOOD-HIGH WATER INFORMATIONPosted: January 19th, 2012 9:09 PM*** UPDATE January 19, 2105 hours ***The City of Salem will continue to operate throughout the night on January 19. City personnel will be working throughout the night monitoring water levels and flood condi

News Release from: Salem Police Dept.CITY OF SALEM FLOOD-HIGH WATER INFORMATIONPosted: January 19th, 2012 6:39 PM*** UPDATE January 19, 1835 hours ***The City of Salem is continuing to address public safety as water levels are projected to continue to rise. Despite the tremendous strain on resources because of this sit

News Release from: Salem Police Dept.STATEMENT FROM SALEM MAYOR PETERSONPosted: January 19th, 2012 3:27 PMPhoto/sound file: http://www.flashalertnewswire.net/images/news/2012-01/1095/50934/Mayor_Peterson.WMA (Statement from Mayor Peterson)Attached is an audio message from Salem Mayor Anna Peterson.The previous file would no

News Release from: Salem Police Dept.MESSAGE FROM SALEM MAYOR ANNA PETERSONPosted: January 19th, 2012 2:37 PMPhoto/sound file: http://www.flashalertnewswire.net/images/news/2012-01/1095/50931/Mayor_Peterson (Statement from Mayor Peterson)Attached is an audio message from Salem Mayor PetersonReplies to this message do not go

News Release from: Salem Police Dept.CITY OF SALEM FLOOD-HIGH WATER INFORMATIONPosted: January 19th, 2012 1:17 PM*** UPDATE January 19/1315 hours ***The City of Salem continues to coordinate response to the current high water and heavy rains in the area, which has been determined to be at least a 100 year event. The City

News Release from: Salem Police Dept.CITY OF SALEM FLOOD-HIGH WATER INFORMATIONPosted: January 19th, 2012 10:39 AMDue to high water throughout the area and the expected continued precipitation, the City of Salem has activated its Emergency Operations Center. There are numerous areas of flooding throughout the region, and t

News Release from: Salem Police Dept.WRAPIO MEETING SET FOR JANUARY 19TH IS CANCELLEDPosted: January 19th, 2012 8:28 AMDue to high water and flooding issues, the WRAPIO meeting scheduled for today is cancelled. We will be in touch to set a new meeting dateReplies to this message do not go back to the sender.Go to http://Fl

Salem Police Dept.: Due to high water, the following streets have been closed in Salem:Fairway Ave SE west of Commercial St SEAirway Dr SE between Turner Rd SE and Madrona Ave SEMcGilchrist St SE between 22nd St SE and Pringle Rd SE16th St SE between McGilchrist St SE and Oxford St SE13th Ave SE between Madras and Neahkhani

Salem Police Dept.: Due to high water, the following streets have been closed in Salem:Fairway Ave SE west of Commercial St SEAirway Dr SE between Turner Rd SE and Madrona Ave SEMcGilchrist St SE between 22nd St SE and Pringle Rd SE16th St SE between McGilchrist St SE and Oxford St SE13th Ave SE between Madras and Neahkhani

Salem Police Dept.: Due to high water, the following streets have been closed in Salem:Fairway Ave SE west of Commercial St SEAirway Dr SE between Turner Rd SE and Madrona Ave SEMcGilchrist St SE between 22nd St SE and Pringle Rd SE.We are closely monitoring Mill Creek for possible local flooding in the areas of the 2300 bl

News Release from: Salem Fire Dept.HEAVY WINDS FUEL FIRE, DISPLACING TWO FROM THEIR HOMEPosted: January 18th, 2012 8:47 AMPhoto/sound file: http://www.flashalertnewswire.net/images/news/2012-01/1061/50841/IMGP7080.JPGPhoto/sound file: http://www.flashalertnewswire.net/images/news/2012-01/1061/50841/IMGP7079.JPGPhoto/sound f

News Release from: Salem Police Dept.SALEM POLICE CREATES AN EMAIL TIP SYSTEM FOR ITS 'MOST WANTED' PROGRAMPosted: January 17th, 2012 3:39 PMPhoto/sound file: http://www.flashalertnewswire.net/images/news/2012-01/1095/50819/Top_Ten_Most_Wanted_Thank_You.jpgThe Salem Police Department's Top Ten Most Wanted program celebrated

News Release from: Salem Police Dept.SALEM POLICE TO TWEET FOR SAFETYPosted: January 17th, 2012 3:23 PMThe Salem Police Department is starting the New Year by making a resolution to increase communications to residents via the micro-messaging medium, Twitter. The Crime Prevention Unit, which is tasked with facilitating comm