Jury Finds Woman Guilty Of Burglary And Assault In 2025 West Salem Incident. (Photo)
- 04/16/26
DALLAS (OR) – Maria Michelle Miller, of Salem, has been found guilty on all counts by a 12-person jury after a trial concluded in Polk County Circuit Court. The charges arose out of a June, 2025 incident in which Miller forced her way into the West Salem home of her ex-husband and physically assaulted a woman inside the home.
After a two-day trial, Miller, 60, was convicted of Burglary in the First Degree, Assault in the Fourth Degree, Harassment, and Trespassing. She was sentenced by Circuit Judge pro tem Timothy R. Park to serve 120 days in jail, five years of probation, and to get mental health treatment. At sentencing, the District Attorney’s Office argued for a longer sentence due to Miller’s prior felony convictions.
The case was investigated by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office and prosecuted by Polk County Deputy District Attorney Garrett Lewellen.
Jury Finds Woman Guilty Of Burglary And Assault In 2025 West Salem Incident. (Photo)
- 04/16/26
DALLAS (OR) – Maria Michelle Miller, of Salem, has been found guilty on all counts by a 12-person jury after a trial concluded in Polk County Circuit Court. The charges arose out of a June, 2025 incident in which Miller forced her way into the West Salem home of her ex-husband and physically assaulted a woman inside the home.
After a two-day trial, Miller, 60, was convicted of Burglary in the First Degree, Assault in the Fourth Degree, Harassment, and Trespassing. She was sentenced by Circuit Judge pro tem Timothy R. Park to serve 120 days in jail, five years of probation, and to get mental health treatment. At sentencing, the District Attorney’s Office argued for a longer sentence due to Miller’s prior felony convictions.
The case was investigated by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office and prosecuted by Polk County Deputy District Attorney Garrett Lewellen.