Deputies Involved In Use Of Deadly Force Incident Following Domestic Disturbance Near Aumsville (Photo) - 03/30/26

On March 29th at approximately 7:08 p.m., deputies with the Marion County Sheriff’s Office responded to a domestic disturbance in the 12000 block of West Stayton Rd near Aumsville. During the response, deputies were involved in a use-of-deadly-force incident.

In accordance with Marion County’s SB 111 protocols, the Salem Police Department will lead the investigation, as they were not involved in the initial response. They are assisted by Silverton, Oregon State Police, and other agencies.

No deputies were injured during the incident.

All future updates regarding this case will be released by the Salem Police Department or the Marion County District Attorney’s Office.

Federal Arrest At Marion County Courthouse (Photo) - 03/26/26

On March 26, 2026, at shortly after 8:00 am, agents from the Department of Homeland Security contacted front desk staff at our Administrative Office to notify the Marion County Sheriff’s Office Judicial Security Unit (JSU) they were in the Marion County Courthouse to locate and arrest two people.

DHS agents provided the JSU supervisor with a copy of a US District Court arrest warrant signed by a U.S. Magistrate Judge commanding the arrest of Daniel Lopez-Mojica, a 39-year-old male. Mr. Lopez-Mojica was scheduled for a court appearance earlier today for a felony criminal proceeding. JSU deputies independently confirmed the arrest warrant was valid and serviceable by local law enforcement.

DHS agents advised the second subject they were seeking had an administrative warrant for their arrest and did not request assistance from JSU deputies in serving the warrant. JSU deputies were advised the subject had previously been uncooperative and was likely to resist arrest.

The JSU supervisor showed Sheriff Hunter the signed federal arrest warrant and notified him DHS agents were in the courthouse. JSU was instructed to take Mr. Lopez-Mojica into custody for the confirmed federal arrest warrant, consistent with Oregon law.

JSU deputies were present when DHS agents contacted the subject with the administrative warrant in a public area outside of a courtroom. JSU deputies did not participate in the arrest, but were in the immediate vicinity where the arrest occurred to ensure the safety of patrons and staff in the courthouse. JSU deputies witnessed the suspect resist arrest as DHS agents attempted to take him into custody. DHS agents were able to restrain the subject without JSU intervention. After the subject was taken into custody by DHS agents, a JSU deputy was assigned to escort DHS agents through publicly accessible areas as they removed the disorderly arrestee from the courthouse to ensure there were no further disruptions to court operations.

After the disturbance, JSU deputies took Mr. Lopez-Mojica, who was seated nearby, into custody without incident, pursuant to the US District Court arrest warrant. JSU deputies walked Mr. Lopez-Mojica out of the courthouse where he was turned over to federal authorities.

Sheriff Hunter stated, “Our Judicial Security team acted professionally, remaining focused on their mission, providing safety and security to everyone in the courthouse consistent with state and federal law.”

Deputies Involved In Use Of Deadly Force Incident Following 911 Call In Salem (Photo) - 03/17/26

This morning, at 6:54 a.m., deputies with the Marion County Sheriff’s Office responded to a 911 hang-up call in the 4700 block of State Street. The caller reported they were being held hostage. During the response, deputies were involved in a use of deadly force incident. The suspect was transported to a local hospital.

Pursuant to SB 111 protocols, the Oregon State Police will lead the investigation. No deputies were injured during the incident.

All future releases regarding this incident will come from the Oregon State Police or the Marion County District Attorney's Office pursuant to SB 111 protocols.

**** Updated Located ***** Marion County Sheriff’s Office Seeks Public’s Help In Locating Missing Juvenile (Photo) - 03/13/26

The Marion County Sheriff’s Office previously requested assistance in locating Albina Kosar, a missing and endangered juvenile.

Albina was located by law enforcement this morning and is safe.

This case remains ongoing, and no further information is available at this time.

The Marion County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank the community and our law enforcement partners for their assistance and vigilance.

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The Marion County Sheriff’s Office is requesting assistance in locating Albina Kosar, a missing and endangered juvenile.

Albina was last seen on Friday, March 6, 2026, at approximately 12:00 p.m. at her home in Aurora, Oregon. She was wearing black pants, a black shirt, white socks, and carrying a black purse.

Albina may be accompanied by an adult male and is possibly headed to Eugene, Oregon.

Description:

• Date of Birth: 12/02/2009
• Height: 5’05”
• Weight: 90–100 lbs
• Hair: Brown
• Eyes: Blue/Hazel
• Clothing: Black shirt, black pants, white socks, black purse

Anyone with information regarding Albina’s whereabouts is urged to contact Marion County Sheriff’s Office Dispatch immediately at 503-588-5032.