FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 
DATE: January 22, 2026 
CONTACT: Salem Police Communications Office | spdmedia@cityofsalem.net 

Salem Police Respond to Train vs. Pedestrian Incident 

SALEM, Ore. — At 7:52 p.m. on January 21, 2026, officers were dispatched to a train versus pedestrian incident near the tracks at Rural Avenue SE and 13th Street SE. 

Officers arrived on scene quickly and located the victim, a 31-year-old woman from Salem, who had suffered significant injuries. She was transported to Salem Hospital by Salem Fire medics, where she is receiving continuing care for her injuries. 

Union Pacific Police have been notified of the incident and will be taking over the investigation. All further inquiries should be directed to them. 

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 
DATE: January 8, 2026 

Suspect Arrested Following Menacing Incident; Firearms Seized 

SALEM, Ore. -  On January 8, 2026, the Salem Police Special Investigations Unit arrested a man related to a menacing incident that occurred on December 29, 2025, on Knox Avenue near Edina Lane NE in the North East Salem Community Association neighborhood. 

The victim, a 48-year-old man of Salem, reported that a man pulled up next to him in a red Kia Altima with no license plates while he was walking. During the encounter, the suspect allegedly pointed a firearm at the victim and stated he was affiliated with a gang. The victim described the firearm as a Glock-style handgun. 

Patrol officers were able to identify Erickson Bossy, 23, of Salem, as a person of interest. The case was assigned to the Strategic Investigations Unit for follow-up. Detectives confirmed Bossy was the suspect and were granted a warrant. 

On January 8, 2026, at approximately 12:30 PM, Salem SWAT served the warrant in the 400 block of 23rd St NE, Salem, OR. Bossy was taken into custody without incident. During the search, investigators located three firearms, including one rifle and two handguns. Additionally, multiple items consistent with Norteño gang affiliation were seized. 

The Salem Police Department remains committed to the Community Violence Reduction Initiative (CVRI) and is dedicated to reducing violent crime and holding individuals accountable for their actions. 

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

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 
DATE: January 8, 2026 
CONTACT: Salem Police Communications Office | spdmedia@cityofsalem.net 

Suspect Arrested in Stabbing Incident; Victim in Stable Condition 

SALEM, Ore. - Salem Police officers arrested a man on January 7, 2026, following a stabbing incident that occurred in the 4500 block of Commercial Street SE, in the parking lot of the former Rite Aid. 

The incident took place at approximately 3:06 p.m., when officers responded to reports of a stabbing. Officers found a 48-year-old man, of Salem, standing with a group of individuals who had come to his aid. 

The man had sustained two apparent stab wounds, one of which was to his abdomen. He was transported by Salem Fire medics to Salem Hospital, where he underwent surgery. The injuries are not believed to be life-threatening. 

Witnesses identified Jonathon Loren Jones, 58, of Salem, as the suspect and directed officers to his tent near the front of the building, where Jones was located and arrested. During an interview with detectives from the Violent Crimes Unit, Jones admitted to the stabbing. 

A search warrant was obtained for Jones' tent and property, where detectives located evidence believed to be related to the attack. 

Jones was transported to the Marion County Jail, where he was lodged on charges of Assault in the First Degree and Unlawful Use of a Weapon. 

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

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 
DATE: December 27, 2025 

Driver Arrested for DUII in Fatal Crash on Lancaster Drive NE 

SALEM, Ore. — A woman was arrested following a crash early Saturday morning on Lancaster Drive NE that resulted in the death of her passenger. 

The crash occurred on December 27, 2025, at approximately 1:43 a.m., in the 1800 block of Lancaster Drive NE. A vehicle driven by Karlie Dolan, 33, of Salem, was traveling northbound on Lancaster Drive NE when it collided with the rear of a tow truck. 

The tow truck was stopped on the right-hand shoulder, loading an unrelated vehicle when it was struck. 

Dolan was transported to the hospital for evaluation. Her passenger, Trisha Hopkins, 51, of Salem, was pronounced deceased at the scene. 

Officers determined Dolan was under the influence of alcohol, and preliminary tests indicated her blood alcohol content (BAC) was more than three times the legal limit of 0.08%. She was placed under arrest and later lodged at the Marion County Jail on charges of Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants, Reckless Driving, Reckless Endangering, and Manslaughter in the Second Degree. 

The Salem Police Traffic Team is leading the investigation. Northbound Lancaster Drive NE was closed between Market Street and Sunnyview Road for several hours during the investigation. Hopkins’ next of kin was notified by officers. 

This is the 11th fatal crash in Salem in 2025, resulting in 11 fatalities. 

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