Fentanyl overdose deaths on the rise
In late September a Silverton father got a call he hoped he would never get, that his 16-year-old daughter had just overdosed on fentanyl and was being rushed to the hospital. “I didn’t expect it […]
Sublimity man’s death remains unsolved
Authorities are seeking the public’s help in the unsolved death of a Sublimity man, with a reward being offered for information that leads to an arrest. Richard Champion, 59, was reported missing to the Marion […]
Pet ducks shot, missing
Someone allegedly attacked and stole a flock of Muscovy ducks at a Mehama family’s property and the owner is offering a $1,000 reward for suspect information. Randy Dixon Rivera announced on Facebook Oct. 23 he […]
DA declines horse abuse case due to absent witness
The Marion County District Attorney’s Office has declined to file charges against an Aumsville woman accused of horse abuse after a key witness allegedly refused to cooperate. Geneva Marie Boston, 28, was scheduled to appear […]
Aumsville woman arrested for alleged horse abuse
An Aumsville woman has been arrested for allegedly beating a horse with a whip. Authorities are seeking information regarding similar instances of alleged abuse. Geneva Marie Boston, 28, was arrested by the Marion County Sheriff’s […]
Deputies find plenty of speeders in Canyon patrol
Marion County deputies conducted saturation patrols Sunday, July 16 on Highway 22 in the Santiam Canyon. The deputies, assisted by the Oregon State Police, made 80 traffic stops and issued a total of 101 tickets […]
Community aids authorities in suspected arson fire in Detroit
About 6:11 p.m. Monday, July 3 the Marion County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a female subject who had started a fire near Britenbush Road and Front Street in Detroit. After an extensive […]
MCSO Lt. Hunter chosen to succeed Kast
Marion County Commissioners have selected Marion County Sheriff’s Office Lt. Nicholas Hunter to succeed retiring Sheriff Joe Kast. Hunter was chosen June 7, after commissioners interviewed six applicants from local law enforcement agencies. Commissioners expect […]
Lebanon man dies in tanker crash
A Lebanon man is dead following the crash of a tanker truck near Lyons May 23 that resulted in fire damage to two abandoned homes and a hazmat response for spilled fuel. According to the […]
Two snowmobilers rescued Sunday near Breitenbush
Two snowmobilers are safe and sound and back with their families after being rescued Sunday in the Breitenbush area, Marion County Sheriff’s Office officials said Wednesday. Search and rescue crews were dispatched Sunday night when […]
