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Multiple Successful Prosecutions Reflect Ongoing Efforts To Keep Children In Marion County Safe - 04/03/26

Multiple Convictions Reflect Ongoing Efforts to Keep Children in Marion County Safe

Salem, OR – April 2, 2026 – This week, the Marion County District Attorney’s Office secured multiple convictions in cases involving crimes affecting youth in our community.  These cases reflect the District Attorney Clarkson's ongoing commitment to prioritizing violent offenses, and particularly those involving children.  

 

State v. Arce, Elijah Galaviz, case 25CR43807 – A Marion County jury issued a unanimous guilty verdict in the case of Elijah Arce, age 49.  He was convicted of Kidnapping in the First Degree, Kidnapping in the Second Degree, Sexual Abuse in the First Degree, Attempted Rape in the First Degree, and Attempted Unlawful Delivery of Methamphetamine. The incident occurred in Northeast Salem where Arce lured the victim away from her home. Her parents reported her missing and officers from Salem Police found her with the help of a bloodhound. Sentencing is scheduled in Marion County Circuit Court for April 17,2026.

 

State v. Rieben, David Lewis, case 24CR66847 – After a seven day trial, a Marion County jury found David Lewis Rieben, age 58, guilty of five counts of Sexual Abuse in the First Degree, Unlawful Sexual Penetration in the Second Degree, two counts of Sexual Abuse in the Second Degree, three counts of Sexual Abuse in the Third Degree, Sodomy in the Third Degree, and Incest. The abuse occurred over a period of several years and involved victims residing within his household. Sentencing is scheduled in a Marion County Circuit Court for April 13, 2026.

 

State v. Kammerer, Leroy cases 24CR27217 & 25CR67365 – Leroy Kammerer, age 50, plead guilty to Harassment, Assault in the Fourth Degree, and Disorderly Conduct in the Second Degree.  The charges stem from two incidents: one in which the defendant assaulted the victim in the presence of his children, and another for harassing a separate underage victim on school grounds.

 

State v. Smith, Richard, case 25CR33559 – Richard Smith, age 78, received a guilty verdict from a Marion County Jury on one count of Harassment. His conviction arises from a parking lot incident that occurred in the presence of the victim’s daughter who witnessed the altercation.

 

“Cases involving underage victims, particularly those involving sexual abuse, are among the most serious and impactful we handle,” said Chief Deputy DA Brendan Murphy. “I am proud of the work of this office and our investigatory partners. Our office works closely with law enforcement and child advocacy partners to hold offenders accountable and support victims.”

 

These cases were prosecuted by multiple deputy district attorneys across the office.  Additional information will be provided after the sentencing proceedings in case 25CR43807 and case 24CR66847.  

 

The Marion County DA’s Office wishes to thank all partners involved for their continued work to keep children in our community safe.

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Multiple Successful Prosecutions Reflect Ongoing Efforts To Keep Children In Marion County Safe - 04/03/26

Multiple Convictions Reflect Ongoing Efforts to Keep Children in Marion County Safe

Salem, OR – April 2, 2026 – This week, the Marion County District Attorney’s Office secured multiple convictions in cases involving crimes affecting youth in our community.  These cases reflect the District Attorney Clarkson's ongoing commitment to prioritizing violent offenses, and particularly those involving children.  

 

State v. Arce, Elijah Galaviz, case 25CR43807 – A Marion County jury issued a unanimous guilty verdict in the case of Elijah Arce, age 49.  He was convicted of Kidnapping in the First Degree, Kidnapping in the Second Degree, Sexual Abuse in the First Degree, Attempted Rape in the First Degree, and Attempted Unlawful Delivery of Methamphetamine. The incident occurred in Northeast Salem where Arce lured the victim away from her home. Her parents reported her missing and officers from Salem Police found her with the help of a bloodhound. Sentencing is scheduled in Marion County Circuit Court for April 17,2026.

 

State v. Rieben, David Lewis, case 24CR66847 – After a seven day trial, a Marion County jury found David Lewis Rieben, age 58, guilty of five counts of Sexual Abuse in the First Degree, Unlawful Sexual Penetration in the Second Degree, two counts of Sexual Abuse in the Second Degree, three counts of Sexual Abuse in the Third Degree, Sodomy in the Third Degree, and Incest. The abuse occurred over a period of several years and involved victims residing within his household. Sentencing is scheduled in a Marion County Circuit Court for April 13, 2026.

 

State v. Kammerer, Leroy cases 24CR27217 & 25CR67365 – Leroy Kammerer, age 50, plead guilty to Harassment, Assault in the Fourth Degree, and Disorderly Conduct in the Second Degree.  The charges stem from two incidents: one in which the defendant assaulted the victim in the presence of his children, and another for harassing a separate underage victim on school grounds.

 

State v. Smith, Richard, case 25CR33559 – Richard Smith, age 78, received a guilty verdict from a Marion County Jury on one count of Harassment. His conviction arises from a parking lot incident that occurred in the presence of the victim’s daughter who witnessed the altercation.

 

“Cases involving underage victims, particularly those involving sexual abuse, are among the most serious and impactful we handle,” said Chief Deputy DA Brendan Murphy. “I am proud of the work of this office and our investigatory partners. Our office works closely with law enforcement and child advocacy partners to hold offenders accountable and support victims.”

 

These cases were prosecuted by multiple deputy district attorneys across the office.  Additional information will be provided after the sentencing proceedings in case 25CR43807 and case 24CR66847.  

 

The Marion County DA’s Office wishes to thank all partners involved for their continued work to keep children in our community safe.

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