Hispanic community celebrates Night Out in Salem, Oregon

“One of those neighborhoods, Colonia Libertad, took part in the annual event by hosting a potluck for the residents of the 48-unit housing complex near Saddle Club Street and Lancaster Drive SE. The housing development opened in May 2005 and also hosted a Night Out last year.

“Our goal is to build a community,” Colonia Libertad community organizer Jaime Arredondo said. “As far as I know, it is not celebrated by the Latino community. It’s good to start up a tradition.”

Sgt. Russ Isham and community-relations analyst íngela Marí Hedrick, both of the Salem Police Department, and McGruff the Crime Dog stopped by the farmworker housing development to promote building relationships with neighbors and the police.”

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