***UPDATE *** DEPUTIES ARE CURRENTLY SEARCHING FOR A MISSING 36-YEAR-OLD VULNERABLE FEMALE. (Photo) -06/14/25

***Donna was located this morning around 5 a.m.*** 

 

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Deputies with the Marion County Search and Rescue team are assisting the Salem Police department in locating 36 year old Donna Marie. Donna was last seen today at approximately 5:30 p.m. from the Lancaster Drive Walmart store. Donna Marie is developmentally disabled and autistic and unable to care for herself. Donna is described as 5' 10" tall with sandy blonde hair. She was last seen wearing a blue hooded sweat shirt,dark shorts,black and white sneakers,and was carrying a gray back pack. If you see Donna Marie, please call 911. 

Marion County CRASH Team Investigating Pedestrian Fatality In Salem (Photo) -06/09/25

On June 8, 2025, just before 10:00 p.m., 911 callers reported that a pedestrian had been struck by a vehicle near the 6000 block of Silverton Road NE in Salem.

 

Deputies and emergency medical personnel responded to the scene. Tragically, the pedestrian was pronounced deceased at the scene.

 

Silverton Road was closed for approximately three and a half hours while members of the Marion County CRASH Team investigated the incident.

 

The driver of the involved vehicle, a 58-year-old female, remained at the scene and is cooperating fully with the investigation. At this time, no citations or arrests have been made.

 

The pedestrian has been identified as Michael Martinez (52), of Salem. We extend our deepest condolences to his family and all those affected by this tragic event.

 

The Marion County Sheriff’s Office was assisted at the scene by the Marion County District Attorney’s Office, Marion County Fire District, Marion County Public Works, and the Marion County Medical Examiner’s Office.

Motorcyclist Killed In Crash On Lancaster Dr SE (Photo) ***Age Corrected*** -06/06/25

On Thursday, June 5, 2025, just before 10:00 p.m., 911 callers reported a serious motor vehicle crash on Lancaster Dr SE at Glenwood Dr SE in Salem.

 

Emergency responders arrived on scene and discovered a collision involving a vehicle and a motorcycle.

 

The motorcyclist, identified as 33-year-old Jesse Wadley of Salem, was transported to Salem Hospital but later passed away from his injuries.

 

The driver of the vehicle remained at the scene and was cooperative with investigators. A passenger in the vehicle was transported to the hospital with injuries.

 

Investigators from the Marion County CRASH Team responded to conduct a thorough investigation. Preliminary findings indicate the motorcycle was traveling north on Lancaster Dr SE at a high rate of speed prior to the crash.

 

At this time, no arrests have been made in connection with the incident.

 

We extend our deepest condolences to the families affected by this tragic crash.

 

The Marion County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by the Marion County Fire District, Marion County District Attorney’s Office, Marion County Public Works, and Willamette Valley Communications Center during the response.