Legal Matters
Arrest for alleged firearm threat An Aumsville man has been charged after allegedly threatening to shoot a Stayton woman. Daniel John Nelson, 32, was charged Feb. 26 in Marion County Circuit Court with unlawful use […]
Former Regis student sues school, alleging racial harassment
A former student has sued Regis St. Mary Catholic School for alleged racial harassment, claiming the school failed to prevent verbal and physical abuse by classmates. The student, represented by guardian ad litem Stephanie Pileggi, […]
Wheels turn – Court dates set, bail bonds applied, judgment requested
Webb ‘indigent,’ gets new trial date The trial of Eric Raymond Webb, an Aumsville man accused of vehicular manslaughter, has again been delayed after he could no longer afford a private attorney. On Feb. 13, […]
Webb hit-and-run trial continued to May
An Aumsville man accused of killing a pedestrian after a hit-and-run DUII collision has had his January trial postponed following a substitution of defense attorneys. Eric Raymond Webb, 50, was scheduled to stand trial Jan. […]
Domestic abuse case charges dismissed
A Stayton has been found not guilty of rape and domestic assault. His charges have been dismissed. After a bench trial Nov. 30, 2023, in Marion County Circuit Court, Mark Dean Graham, 65, was found […]
Stayton woman charged with knife threat
A Stayton teenager is facing felony charges after allegedly threatening a man with a knife during a domestic dispute in December. Eida Santiago-Ambrosio, 19, was charged Dec. 18, 2023, in Marion County Circuit Court with […]
Aumsville man arrested after Silverton standoff
An Aumsville man with a pending kidnapping case was arrested in Silverton Oct. 25 after a high-speed chase that ended with the suspect allegedly hiding in a resident’s basement. Steele James Davidson, 30, was pursued […]
Dates, deals, decisions
Fatal hit-and-run trial set A January trial has been set for an Aumsville man accused of killing a Salem woman in a DUII hit-and-run collision. Eric Raymond Webb, 49, is scheduled to stand trial Jan. […]
Legal Matters
Vet takes deal in animal neglect case A Scio veterinarian will be allowed to continue his practice while on probation after accepting a plea deal in an animal neglect case. Brian James Dietrich, 43, owner […]
Willamette Valley Vineyards sues PacifiCorp
Willamette Valley Vineyards has sued PacifiCorp for $8.2 million after the 2020 wildfires allegedly caused irreversible damage to the quality of wine grapes throughout the region. The Turner-based business filed suit in Marion County Circuit […]