ALBANY, Ore. — Albany police are investigating a fire at a triplex on the 2500 block of Sherman Street. It happened at 3 a.m. on Wednesday. When firefighters arrived, the streetside unit was engulfed in flames. “There were a lot of flames flying out the windows because the window exploded…you could see the heat coming out … Continue reading »
Police Crack Down on Squatters
ALBANY, Ore. — Desperate times call for desperate measures, and with a recent squatting bust, the City of Albany is seeing just that. Police arrested a man and a woman for squatting in a home on Thurston Street. It’s a situation that’s not unusual. “It’s been more of a visible problem over the last few … Continue reading »
Preparing for the “Big One”
ALBANY, Ore. — Geologists say more than 1,000 school buildings in Oregon are at risk of a collapse during a major earthquake. Central Elementary School in Albany is one of them. But thanks to a $1.5 million makeover, the school is a lot safer now. Students participated in an earthquake drill. Many of them have … Continue reading »
Teen Reunited With Stolen Trike
ALBANY, Ore. — A special needs teen was reunited with her beloved tricycle thanks to a good Samaritan and the efforts of the Albany Police Department. Lexi Olivos-Stansberry was all smiles while riding her tricycle. “Thank you. It makes me happy when I ride my bike around the apartment,” she said. But on March 1, … Continue reading »
Jury Backs Deputy In Deadly Shooting
ALBANY, Ore. — Just two hours after closing arguments, A jury found Deputy David Francis justified in the 2010 shooting death of an Albany man. Undersheriff Bruce Riley says Deputy David Francis feels very relieved. But in November 2010, he feared for his life. “The vehicle was coming straight at him and he thought he … Continue reading »
Man Arrested in Sex Abuse Investigation
ALBANY, Ore. — Detectives arrested a Sweet Home man Friday in connection with a sexual abuse investigation. James Butler, 57, was taken into custody around 2:30 p.m. and lodged at the Linn County Jail. He faces charges of Sex Abuse, two counts of Sodomy and Using a Child in Display of Sexually Explicit Conduct. Police … Continue reading »
Businesses Raise Money for Local Family
SPRINGFIELD, Ore. — Local Springfield businesses are teaming up to raise money for the Guzman Family. The family lost their 8-year-old son, Yonic, in a car crash in Albany in early January. Both stores and restaurants in the Paramount Center strip mall are raffling off a variety of prizes including gift certificates, flowers, and pedicures. … Continue reading »
OSP Responds to 50 Crashes
Oregon State Police responded to about 50 crashes Friday morning, all within a four-hour period. Troopers blame icy roads and fog. “It was just basically one crash after the other,” said Trooper Tiffany Lynn. Lynn and her shift-mates were busy Friday morning, she says, thanks to black ice, fog, and low visibility. Albany troopers responded to … Continue reading »
Man Hospitalized After Police Standoff
ALBANY, Ore. — A suspected burglar is in the hospital after Albany Police said he shot himself during a stand-off Sunday morning. Part of the Santiam Highway was closed for nearly four hours. Albany police said it took just one minute for them to arrive on scene after the Ace Buyers burglary alarm sounded around … Continue reading »
Everyone Safe After House Fire
ALBANY, Ore. — The Albany Fire Department responded to a fire Thursday evening at a two-story home on Umatilla Street. Firefighters reported smoke coming from the second floor windows after arriving on scene. The fire was confined to a bedroom on the second floor and contained within minutes. The bedroom suffered significant fire damage and heavy … Continue reading »
