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Salem SWAT And Strategic Investigations Unit Arrest Suspect And Seize Drugs And Firearms (Photo) - 08/07/26

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DATE: August 7, 2026

 

Salem SWAT and Strategic Investigations Unit Arrest Suspect and Seize Drugs and Firearms

 

SALEM, Ore. -- On August 6, 2026, at approximately 4:59 a.m., officers from the Salem Police SWAT team served a search warrant in the 5000 block of Coloma Court SE, resulting in the arrest of Tyler Alvis, 35, of Salem, on multiple drug and firearm charges.

 

As part of an ongoing investigation, Strategic Investigations Unit detectives obtained a search warrant for the residence. During the search of the residence, officers located two .22 caliber handguns, approximately $1,740 in cash, drugs packaged for sale, scales, and packaging materials.

 

Alvis was lodged at Marion County Jail for Delivery of a Controlled Substance and Possession of a Controlled Substance (Fentanyl), as well as Felon in Possession of a Weapon.

 

The investigation is ongoing, and inquiries should be directed to the Marion County District Attorney's Office.

 

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Attached Media Files: SMP26064919-15-SMP25088478.png,

Salem SWAT And Strategic Investigations Unit Arrest Suspect And Seize Drugs And Firearms (Photo) - 08/07/26

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DATE: August 7, 2026

 

Salem SWAT and Strategic Investigations Unit Arrest Suspect and Seize Drugs and Firearms

 

SALEM, Ore. -- On August 6, 2026, at approximately 4:59 a.m., officers from the Salem Police SWAT team served a search warrant in the 5000 block of Coloma Court SE, resulting in the arrest of Tyler Alvis, 35, of Salem, on multiple drug and firearm charges.

 

As part of an ongoing investigation, Strategic Investigations Unit detectives obtained a search warrant for the residence. During the search of the residence, officers located two .22 caliber handguns, approximately $1,740 in cash, drugs packaged for sale, scales, and packaging materials.

 

Alvis was lodged at Marion County Jail for Delivery of a Controlled Substance and Possession of a Controlled Substance (Fentanyl), as well as Felon in Possession of a Weapon.

 

The investigation is ongoing, and inquiries should be directed to the Marion County District Attorney's Office.

 

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Attached Media Files: SMP26064919-15-SMP25088478.png,

Serial Robbery Suspect Sentenced To 14 Years - 08/07/26

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 
DATE: August 7, 2026 

 

Serial Robbery Suspect Sentenced to 14 Years

 

SALEM, Ore. -- On July 29, 2026, James K. Lucas, 58, of Salem, was sentenced to 168 months in the Oregon Department of Corrections after pleading guilty to five separate robberies committed in 2024 across the Salem area. His convictions include multiple counts with firearm-related enhancements.

 

The robberies occurred at five separate locations in northeast Salem between June and December in 2024.

 

We extend special thanks to the victims for their patience and cooperation as detectives from the Violent Crimes Unit worked diligently to resolve these cases. We also thank Marion County District Attorney Paige Clarkson and her staff for their continued partnership and commitment to ensuring offenders are held accountable.

 

The Salem Police Department remains committed to addressing robbery and violent crime and to enhance safety throughout our community.

 

For additional information, please contact the Marion County District Attorney's Office.

 

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Serial Robbery Suspect Sentenced To 14 Years - 08/07/26

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 
DATE: August 7, 2026 

 

Serial Robbery Suspect Sentenced to 14 Years

 

SALEM, Ore. -- On July 29, 2026, James K. Lucas, 58, of Salem, was sentenced to 168 months in the Oregon Department of Corrections after pleading guilty to five separate robberies committed in 2024 across the Salem area. His convictions include multiple counts with firearm-related enhancements.

 

The robberies occurred at five separate locations in northeast Salem between June and December in 2024.

 

We extend special thanks to the victims for their patience and cooperation as detectives from the Violent Crimes Unit worked diligently to resolve these cases. We also thank Marion County District Attorney Paige Clarkson and her staff for their continued partnership and commitment to ensuring offenders are held accountable.

 

The Salem Police Department remains committed to addressing robbery and violent crime and to enhance safety throughout our community.

 

For additional information, please contact the Marion County District Attorney's Office.

 

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Salem Police Investigate Vehicle Vs. Pedestrian Crash - 08/05/26

Correction: Please note the victim's age in the update has been corrected to 32 years of age. 

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

UPDATE: August 5, 2026

CONTACT: Salem Police Communications Office | spdmedia@cityofsalem.net

 

Update: Victim Succumbs to Injuries in Vehicle vs. Pedestrian Incident

 

SALEM, Ore. -- At 10:20 a.m. today, Alexis McDonald, 32, of Salem, succumbed to injuries she sustained in a vehicle-pedestrian collision that occurred on August 3, 2026.

 

McDonald was one of the pedestrians involved in the incident that took place at approximately 9:30 p.m. on 17th Street NE. She was transported to Salem Hospital with serious injuries after the collision.

 

The Salem Police Department expresses its deepest condolences to the family of Alexis McDonald during this difficult time.

 

The Salem Police Traffic Team is leading the ongoing investigation.

 

In 2026, the Salem Police Department has responded to five fatal crashes resulting in five fatalities.

 

Further inquiries should be directed to the Marion County District Attorney's Office.

 

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 
DATE: August 4, 2026

 

Salem Police Investigate Vehicle vs. Pedestrian Crash

 

SALEM, Ore. — On August 3, 2026, at approximately 9:30 p.m., officers arrested Tristen Glen Wilson, 28, of Salem, following a vehicle versus pedestrian crash in the 400 block of 17th Street NE.

 

Upon arrival, officers discovered two victims: a 45-year-old man, of Salem, who remained on scene with minor injuries, and a 32-year-old woman, of Salem, who was transported to the Salem Hospital with significant injuries.

 

Witnesses told officers the victims were on the sidewalk when they were hit by the involved vehicle. The vehicle reportedly did not stop and continued driving away from the scene. Officers searched the area and located the vehicle and driver a few blocks from the scene. Wilson was arrested for multiple offenses related to the incident, including:

 

  • Assault in the Second Degree

  • Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants

  • Reckless Driving

  • Driving While Suspended- Revoked Misdemeanor, and

  • Failure to Perform Duties of a Driver to Injured Persons

 

Salem Police Traffic Team investigators were consulted during the investigation.

 

At this time, the woman is still being treated for her injuries.

 

The investigation is ongoing, and further inquiries should be directed to the Marion County District Attorney's Office.

 

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Salem Police Investigate Vehicle Vs. Pedestrian Crash - 08/05/26

Correction: Please note the victim's age in the update has been corrected to 32 years of age. 

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

UPDATE: August 5, 2026

CONTACT: Salem Police Communications Office | spdmedia@cityofsalem.net

 

Update: Victim Succumbs to Injuries in Vehicle vs. Pedestrian Incident

 

SALEM, Ore. -- At 10:20 a.m. today, Alexis McDonald, 32, of Salem, succumbed to injuries she sustained in a vehicle-pedestrian collision that occurred on August 3, 2026.

 

McDonald was one of the pedestrians involved in the incident that took place at approximately 9:30 p.m. on 17th Street NE. She was transported to Salem Hospital with serious injuries after the collision.

 

The Salem Police Department expresses its deepest condolences to the family of Alexis McDonald during this difficult time.

 

The Salem Police Traffic Team is leading the ongoing investigation.

 

In 2026, the Salem Police Department has responded to five fatal crashes resulting in five fatalities.

 

Further inquiries should be directed to the Marion County District Attorney's Office.

 

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+++ Original Release +++

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 
DATE: August 4, 2026

 

Salem Police Investigate Vehicle vs. Pedestrian Crash

 

SALEM, Ore. — On August 3, 2026, at approximately 9:30 p.m., officers arrested Tristen Glen Wilson, 28, of Salem, following a vehicle versus pedestrian crash in the 400 block of 17th Street NE.

 

Upon arrival, officers discovered two victims: a 45-year-old man, of Salem, who remained on scene with minor injuries, and a 32-year-old woman, of Salem, who was transported to the Salem Hospital with significant injuries.

 

Witnesses told officers the victims were on the sidewalk when they were hit by the involved vehicle. The vehicle reportedly did not stop and continued driving away from the scene. Officers searched the area and located the vehicle and driver a few blocks from the scene. Wilson was arrested for multiple offenses related to the incident, including:

 

  • Assault in the Second Degree

  • Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants

  • Reckless Driving

  • Driving While Suspended- Revoked Misdemeanor, and

  • Failure to Perform Duties of a Driver to Injured Persons

 

Salem Police Traffic Team investigators were consulted during the investigation.

 

At this time, the woman is still being treated for her injuries.

 

The investigation is ongoing, and further inquiries should be directed to the Marion County District Attorney's Office.

 

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Bat-Wielding Suspect Arrested After Vandalizing Vehicles - 07/31/26

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 
DATE: July 31, 2026 

 

Bat-Wielding Suspect Arrested After Vandalizing Vehicles

 

SALEM, Ore. -- On July 31, 2026, at approximately 9:35 a.m., officers arrested Zachary Graham, 25, of Salem, following a report of criminal mischief at Winco Foods located at 1240 Lancaster Drive SE.

 

Multiple calls were received regarding a male walking through the Winco parking lot, hitting vehicle windows with a bat. Witnesses reported seeing the suspect run into a nearby neighborhood and jump a fence in the 4600 block of Arabian Avenue SE.

 

Officers located Graham on Raffon Court SE. He was taken into custody without incident and lodged at Marion County Jail on multiple charges of Criminal Mischief in the First Degree. Several vehicles were found with cracked and/or shattered windows in the Winco parking lot.

 

Community members who experienced damage to their vehicles during this incident are encouraged to report it online at salempd.info/onlinereports. Community members should reference case number SMP26063232 and scroll down to the section: Update an Existing Report.

 

The investigation is ongoing, and further inquiries about the criminal prosecution should be directed to the Marion County District Attorney's Office.

 

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Bat-Wielding Suspect Arrested After Vandalizing Vehicles - 07/31/26

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 
DATE: July 31, 2026 

 

Bat-Wielding Suspect Arrested After Vandalizing Vehicles

 

SALEM, Ore. -- On July 31, 2026, at approximately 9:35 a.m., officers arrested Zachary Graham, 25, of Salem, following a report of criminal mischief at Winco Foods located at 1240 Lancaster Drive SE.

 

Multiple calls were received regarding a male walking through the Winco parking lot, hitting vehicle windows with a bat. Witnesses reported seeing the suspect run into a nearby neighborhood and jump a fence in the 4600 block of Arabian Avenue SE.

 

Officers located Graham on Raffon Court SE. He was taken into custody without incident and lodged at Marion County Jail on multiple charges of Criminal Mischief in the First Degree. Several vehicles were found with cracked and/or shattered windows in the Winco parking lot.

 

Community members who experienced damage to their vehicles during this incident are encouraged to report it online at salempd.info/onlinereports. Community members should reference case number SMP26063232 and scroll down to the section: Update an Existing Report.

 

The investigation is ongoing, and further inquiries about the criminal prosecution should be directed to the Marion County District Attorney's Office.

 

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Salem Police Seize Drugs And Arrest Two Following Traffic Stop (Photo) - 07/27/26

UPDATE/CORRECTION:

 

Note: Correction per the arresting officer, 78.7 grams or 2.77 ounces of fentanyl (pictured) and 24 grams of methaphetamine (not pictured) was seized.

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 
DATE: July 27, 2026 

 

Salem Police Seize Drugs and Arrest Two Following Traffic Stop 

 

SALEM, Ore. -- On July 25, 2026, at approximately 12:18 a.m., officers arrested Shatemra Rowles, 44 and Rylee Obert, 29, both of whom are from Salem, on drug-related crimes following a traffic stop near the intersection of Market Street and Hawthorne Avenue NE. 

 

During the traffic stop, officers discovered that Rowles was driving with a felony level suspended license and both she and Obert had outstanding felony warrants for their arrest. During the subsequent investigation, approximately 64.1 grams of methamphetamine and 14.6 grams of fentanyl were located and seized from the vehicle. 

 

Rowles was lodged at Marion County Jail for Driving While Suspended (Felony) and a Criminal Arrest Warrant. Obert was lodged at Marion County Jail for multiple charges, including a Criminal Arrest Warrant, Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine, and Unlawful Possession of Fentanyl. 

 

The investigation is ongoing, and further inquiries should be directed to the Marion County District Attorney's Office. 

 

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Attached Media Files: SMP26061343-13-SMP26058640.png,

Salem Police Seize Drugs And Arrest Two Following Traffic Stop (Photo) - 07/27/26

UPDATE/CORRECTION:

 

Note: Correction per the arresting officer, 78.7 grams or 2.77 ounces of fentanyl (pictured) and 24 grams of methaphetamine (not pictured) was seized.

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 
DATE: July 27, 2026 

 

Salem Police Seize Drugs and Arrest Two Following Traffic Stop 

 

SALEM, Ore. -- On July 25, 2026, at approximately 12:18 a.m., officers arrested Shatemra Rowles, 44 and Rylee Obert, 29, both of whom are from Salem, on drug-related crimes following a traffic stop near the intersection of Market Street and Hawthorne Avenue NE. 

 

During the traffic stop, officers discovered that Rowles was driving with a felony level suspended license and both she and Obert had outstanding felony warrants for their arrest. During the subsequent investigation, approximately 64.1 grams of methamphetamine and 14.6 grams of fentanyl were located and seized from the vehicle. 

 

Rowles was lodged at Marion County Jail for Driving While Suspended (Felony) and a Criminal Arrest Warrant. Obert was lodged at Marion County Jail for multiple charges, including a Criminal Arrest Warrant, Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine, and Unlawful Possession of Fentanyl. 

 

The investigation is ongoing, and further inquiries should be directed to the Marion County District Attorney's Office. 

 

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Attached Media Files: SMP26061343-13-SMP26058640.png,

Man Arrested After Drug Exchange; Fentanyl Seized (Photo) - 07/17/26

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 
DATE: July 17, 2026 

 

Man Arrested After Drug Exchange; Fentanyl Seized  

 

SALEM, Ore. -- On July 16, 2026, at approximately 4:35 p.m., officers arrested Cleo O. Andrews, 54, of Salem, following a drug offense investigation in the area of Lancaster Drive NE and Sunnyview Drive NE. 

 

While working in the area as part of the ongoing Intelligence, Communication, and Planning (ICAP) initiative, detectives from the Special Investigations Unit saw Andrews selling drugs to an individual. Andrews attempted to hide a bag under a nearby truck as detectives and Patrol officers moved to arrest him. 

 

Detectives obtained a search warrant for the bag and located approximately one ounce of fentanyl as well as a small amount of cash. 

 

The investigation is ongoing, and further inquiries should be directed to the Marion County District Attorney's Office. 

 

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Attached Media Files: SMP26058786-15-SMP25088478.png,

Man Arrested After Drug Exchange; Fentanyl Seized (Photo) - 07/17/26

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 
DATE: July 17, 2026 

 

Man Arrested After Drug Exchange; Fentanyl Seized  

 

SALEM, Ore. -- On July 16, 2026, at approximately 4:35 p.m., officers arrested Cleo O. Andrews, 54, of Salem, following a drug offense investigation in the area of Lancaster Drive NE and Sunnyview Drive NE. 

 

While working in the area as part of the ongoing Intelligence, Communication, and Planning (ICAP) initiative, detectives from the Special Investigations Unit saw Andrews selling drugs to an individual. Andrews attempted to hide a bag under a nearby truck as detectives and Patrol officers moved to arrest him. 

 

Detectives obtained a search warrant for the bag and located approximately one ounce of fentanyl as well as a small amount of cash. 

 

The investigation is ongoing, and further inquiries should be directed to the Marion County District Attorney's Office. 

 

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Attached Media Files: SMP26058786-15-SMP25088478.png,

Traffic Stop Leads To Arrest And Discovery Of 100 Grams Of Methamphetamine (Photo) - 07/16/26

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 
DATE: July 16, 2026 

 

Traffic Stop Leads to Arrest and Discovery of 100 Grams of Methamphetamine 

 

SALEM, Ore. — On July 16, 2026, at approximately 2:19 a.m., officers arrested Joshua Walker, 43, of Salem, following a traffic stop in the 600 block of Greencrest Street NE. 

 

During the stop, officers discovered that Walker had three outstanding criminal arrest warrants and took him into custody. A small amount of fentanyl was located on Walker, and a subsequent search of his vehicle revealed a restricted weapon and larger quantity of methamphetamine, totaling approximately 100 grams. 

 

Walker was lodged at Marion County Jail on multiple charges, including the three confirmed warrants, Unlawful Delivery and Possession of Methamphetamine, and Unlawful Possession of Fentanyl. 

 

The investigation is ongoing, and further inquiries should be directed to the Marion County District Attorney's Office. 

 

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Attached Media Files: SMP26055509-13-SMP26058640.png,

Traffic Stop Leads To Arrest And Discovery Of 100 Grams Of Methamphetamine (Photo) - 07/16/26

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 
DATE: July 16, 2026 

 

Traffic Stop Leads to Arrest and Discovery of 100 Grams of Methamphetamine 

 

SALEM, Ore. — On July 16, 2026, at approximately 2:19 a.m., officers arrested Joshua Walker, 43, of Salem, following a traffic stop in the 600 block of Greencrest Street NE. 

 

During the stop, officers discovered that Walker had three outstanding criminal arrest warrants and took him into custody. A small amount of fentanyl was located on Walker, and a subsequent search of his vehicle revealed a restricted weapon and larger quantity of methamphetamine, totaling approximately 100 grams. 

 

Walker was lodged at Marion County Jail on multiple charges, including the three confirmed warrants, Unlawful Delivery and Possession of Methamphetamine, and Unlawful Possession of Fentanyl. 

 

The investigation is ongoing, and further inquiries should be directed to the Marion County District Attorney's Office. 

 

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Attached Media Files: SMP26055509-13-SMP26058640.png,