Man gets 11 years for 1998 homicide — A man charged in the killing of an Oregon teenager 20 years ago has been sentenced to 11 years in prison after pleading guilty to manslaughter. Authorities say Alfredo Lopez-Nabor, 16, was fatally shot May 9, 1998, during a gang-related fight outside a Salem convenience store. Investigators developed probable cause to arrest Fernando Cortez, but the suspect who was 19 at the time fled to Mexico. A Salem police detective reopened the investigation a decade later as a cold case. He discovered that Cortez had returned to the U.S., and was possibly living under a false name. Cortez was arrested in California last year and extradited to Oregon. Court records show he pleaded guilty Monday in Marion County Circuit Court.

Medford considers adding to police force — The Medford City Council will consider adding three new police officers as part of a “Livability Team” that would deal directly with problems in neighborhoods. City officials say homelessness, bad behavior and disruptive neighbors have led to intimidation and bullying. Police are also dealing with people living in recreational vehicles or broken-down vehicles in driveways. Councilor Dick Gordon says he’s alarmed at the number of complaints, and believes the current police force is insufficient for a place the size of Medford. To pay for the team, city officials have suggested to the council that it increase the public safety fee on utility bills. In addition, the city might qualify for a federal grant of $125,000 per year for three years. The council will look at those and other options at a Thursday meeting.