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Albany Man Sentenced To 7 Years In West Salem Attempted Robbery, Meth And Stolen Gun Case. - 11/18/25

DALLAS (OR) – Ruben Robert Navarro-Herrera, 31, has been sentenced to serve 85 months (7 years, 1 month) in prison for attempting to rob a West Salem man outside of his residence. After fleeing the scene, Navarro-Herrera was quickly located and apprehended by Salem Police officers with the assistance of alert citizens. Upon investigation, it was determined Navarro-Herrera was in possession of a loaded stolen firearm and commercial level quantities of methamphetamine and fentanyl.

 

Navarro-Herrera, of Albany, was sentenced by Polk County Circuit Judge Rafael Caso, after pleading guilty to Attempted Robbery in the First Degree, Possession of a Controlled Substance (Commercial Drug Offense), and Felon in Possession of a Firearm. After Navarro-Herrera leaves prison, he will be required to serve a 35 month term of Post-Prison Supervision.

 

The case was investigated by the Salem Police Department. It was prosecuted by Polk County Deputy District Attorney Garrett Lewellen.

 

 

Albany Man Sentenced To 7 Years In West Salem Attempted Robbery, Meth And Stolen Gun Case. - 11/18/25

DALLAS (OR) – Ruben Robert Navarro-Herrera, 31, has been sentenced to serve 85 months (7 years, 1 month) in prison for attempting to rob a West Salem man outside of his residence. After fleeing the scene, Navarro-Herrera was quickly located and apprehended by Salem Police officers with the assistance of alert citizens. Upon investigation, it was determined Navarro-Herrera was in possession of a loaded stolen firearm and commercial level quantities of methamphetamine and fentanyl.

 

Navarro-Herrera, of Albany, was sentenced by Polk County Circuit Judge Rafael Caso, after pleading guilty to Attempted Robbery in the First Degree, Possession of a Controlled Substance (Commercial Drug Offense), and Felon in Possession of a Firearm. After Navarro-Herrera leaves prison, he will be required to serve a 35 month term of Post-Prison Supervision.

 

The case was investigated by the Salem Police Department. It was prosecuted by Polk County Deputy District Attorney Garrett Lewellen.