Suspicious Package Shuts Down Salem Transit Center

SALEM, Ore. — A suspicious package at the Cherriots transit center in downtown Salem shut down bus service for more than three hours on Friday morning.

The all clear was given around noon.

Police have not released any other details.

ALERT: The Downtown Transit Center is being evacuated due to a suspicious package. We are setting up a temporary transit center on Mission Street in the Bush Park parking lot. Please expect significant delays for all routes serving the downtown area. pic.twitter.com/jsHVl2BB0H

— Cherriots (@Cherriots) May 7, 2021