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Marion and Polk county district attorneys say they re opposed to the early release of violent offenders who helped fight Oregon Wildfires last year.
The list of prison inmates under consideration by Gov. Kate Brown was released to district attorneys offices throughout the state Thursday.
The list includes those serving time for Ballot Measure 11 Mandatory Minimum offenses and other violent person crimes. The plan would allow the reduction of their sentences for up to one year, Marion County District Attorney officials said.
“I will be informing the Governor and the Department of Corrections of my objection to the early release of any felon who has perpetrated violence upon another person or unlawfully used firearms or weapons to commit their crimes, Marion County District Attorney Paige Clarkson said. While these people may have assisted during a crisis, there is an important distinction between these offenders and our first responders a
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Eugene man arrested in connection with Salem protest
The suspect was arrested in downtown Salem while he was participating in a protest near the Marion County District Attorney’s Office.
Posted: Jan 22, 2021 7:09 AM
Updated: Jan 22, 2021 10:02 AM
Posted By: Chiann Nobrega
SALEM, Ore. A Eugene man was arrested Thursday for his alleged role in the attack on officers during a protest at the Oregon State Capitol on Dec. 21, 2020.
Richard Braatz, 65, was arrested in downtown Salem while he was participating in a protest near the Marion County District Attorney’s Office. He was initially identified with the help of the public through the Salem Police Department Can You ID Me? page.