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Salem Police Traffic Team Investigating Vehicle Vs. Pedestrian Crash On Highway 22W (Photo) - 10/13/26

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DATE: October 13, 2026

 

Salem Police Traffic Team Investigating Vehicle vs. Pedestrian Crash on Highway 22W

 

SALEM, Ore. -- A 34-year-old Salem woman was seriously injured Tuesday afternoon after she was struck by two separate semi-trucks on Highway 22.

 

At approximately 12:11 p.m. on October 13, 2026, Salem Police patrol officers and the Traffic Team responded to the crash and determined the woman was struck by two separate semi-trucks while she was in the westbound lanes of Highway 22W near Rosewood Drive NW. Both drivers remained on scene and cooperated with the investigation.

 

The woman was transported by Salem Fire medics to Salem Hospital with serious injuries. 

 

Westbound Highway 22 was closed for approximately two and a half hours between the Marion Street Bridge and Stoneway Drive NW, with traffic diverted to West Salem. The Oregon Department of Transportation assisted with the road closure.

 

The investigation is ongoing.

 

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Salem Police Traffic Team Investigating Vehicle Vs. Pedestrian Crash On Highway 22W (Photo) - 10/13/26

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DATE: October 13, 2026

 

Salem Police Traffic Team Investigating Vehicle vs. Pedestrian Crash on Highway 22W

 

SALEM, Ore. -- A 34-year-old Salem woman was seriously injured Tuesday afternoon after she was struck by two separate semi-trucks on Highway 22.

 

At approximately 12:11 p.m. on October 13, 2026, Salem Police patrol officers and the Traffic Team responded to the crash and determined the woman was struck by two separate semi-trucks while she was in the westbound lanes of Highway 22W near Rosewood Drive NW. Both drivers remained on scene and cooperated with the investigation.

 

The woman was transported by Salem Fire medics to Salem Hospital with serious injuries. 

 

Westbound Highway 22 was closed for approximately two and a half hours between the Marion Street Bridge and Stoneway Drive NW, with traffic diverted to West Salem. The Oregon Department of Transportation assisted with the road closure.

 

The investigation is ongoing.

 

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Juvenile Arrested After Reported Assault Involving A Handgun In Southeast Salem (Photo) - 10/09/26

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DATE: October 9, 2026

Juvenile Arrested After Reported Assault Involving a Handgun in Southeast Salem

 

SALEM, Ore. -- Salem Police took a 16-year-old juvenile into custody Thursday afternoon following a report that a male displayed a handgun and struck another person in the head in southeast Salem.

 

At approximately 2:34 p.m. on October 8, 2026, officers responded to the area of Church Street SE and Bellevue Street SE after receiving a report that a male pulled a black handgun from a satchel and used it to hit another individual. Officers located a male matching the description in the area. When officers attempted to contact him, he ran.

 

After a foot pursuit, officers took the juvenile into custody near Pringle Creek with the assistance of Salem Police K-9 Andor. Officers located the satchel nearby. Detectives with the Strategic Investigations Unit responded and assisted with the investigation. Detectives secured a search warrant for the satchel, which resulted in the discovery of the handgun.

 

The juvenile was lodged at Marion County Juvenile on multiple charges including Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, Unlawful Use of a Weapon, Interfering with a Police Officer and Escape in the Third Degree. These charges are related to activity observed by officers after the initial incident.

 

As of this time the victim of the reported assault has not been identified. Detectives are asking anyone with information on their identity to contact at 503-588-6123 or report it online at salempd.info/online-reports and click on the link that says, “Update an Existing Report” Reference case number SMP26083328.

 

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

 

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Juvenile Arrested After Reported Assault Involving A Handgun In Southeast Salem (Photo) - 10/09/26

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DATE: October 9, 2026

Juvenile Arrested After Reported Assault Involving a Handgun in Southeast Salem

 

SALEM, Ore. -- Salem Police took a 16-year-old juvenile into custody Thursday afternoon following a report that a male displayed a handgun and struck another person in the head in southeast Salem.

 

At approximately 2:34 p.m. on October 8, 2026, officers responded to the area of Church Street SE and Bellevue Street SE after receiving a report that a male pulled a black handgun from a satchel and used it to hit another individual. Officers located a male matching the description in the area. When officers attempted to contact him, he ran.

 

After a foot pursuit, officers took the juvenile into custody near Pringle Creek with the assistance of Salem Police K-9 Andor. Officers located the satchel nearby. Detectives with the Strategic Investigations Unit responded and assisted with the investigation. Detectives secured a search warrant for the satchel, which resulted in the discovery of the handgun.

 

The juvenile was lodged at Marion County Juvenile on multiple charges including Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, Unlawful Use of a Weapon, Interfering with a Police Officer and Escape in the Third Degree. These charges are related to activity observed by officers after the initial incident.

 

As of this time the victim of the reported assault has not been identified. Detectives are asking anyone with information on their identity to contact at 503-588-6123 or report it online at salempd.info/online-reports and click on the link that says, “Update an Existing Report” Reference case number SMP26083328.

 

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

 

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Firearms Seized After Search Warrant In Northeast Salem (Photo) - 10/07/26

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DATE: October 7, 2026

 

Firearms Seized After Search Warrant in Northeast Salem

 

SALEM, Ore. -- Salem Police arrested Parker Burzio, 22, of Salem, today after serving a search warrant at a northeast Salem residence as part of an investigation into illegal firearms and firearm accessories.

 

At approximately 5:30 a.m. on October 7, 2026, the Salem Police SWAT Team served a search warrant at a home in the 3300 block of Fairhaven Avenue NE, where Burzio was taken into custody.

 

During the search, officers seized three handguns and multiple firearm parts and accessories.

Burzio was lodged at the Marion County Jail on multiple charges including Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, Unlawful Possession of a Short-Barreled Rifle and Unlawful Transport, Manufacture, Transfer, or Possession of a Rapid-Fire Activator.

 

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

 

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Firearms Seized After Search Warrant In Northeast Salem (Photo) - 10/07/26

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DATE: October 7, 2026

 

Firearms Seized After Search Warrant in Northeast Salem

 

SALEM, Ore. -- Salem Police arrested Parker Burzio, 22, of Salem, today after serving a search warrant at a northeast Salem residence as part of an investigation into illegal firearms and firearm accessories.

 

At approximately 5:30 a.m. on October 7, 2026, the Salem Police SWAT Team served a search warrant at a home in the 3300 block of Fairhaven Avenue NE, where Burzio was taken into custody.

 

During the search, officers seized three handguns and multiple firearm parts and accessories.

Burzio was lodged at the Marion County Jail on multiple charges including Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, Unlawful Possession of a Short-Barreled Rifle and Unlawful Transport, Manufacture, Transfer, or Possession of a Rapid-Fire Activator.

 

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

 

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Driver Arrested After Hit-and-Run Involving Salem-Keizer School Bus In Northeast Salem - 10/05/26

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DATE: October 5, 2026 

 

Driver Arrested After Hit-and-Run Involving Salem-Keizer School Bus in Northeast Salem

 

SALEM, Ore. -- Salem Police cited Lisa Cimino, 66, of Salem, following a hit-and-run crash involving a Salem-Keizer school bus in northeast Salem.

 

At approximately 3:15 p.m. on October 1, 2026, Salem Police responded to a report of a hit-and-run near Pine Street NE and Myrtle Avenue NE. Video provided to officers showed a white sedan driving on the sidewalk and sideswiping a Salem-Keizer school bus before leaving the area. Video of the incident has been posted and shared on social media by parties unrelated to the Salem Police Department.

 

On October 3, 2026, at approximately 3:20 p.m., officers contacted Cimino at her residence while conducting follow-up in the investigation and issued her a criminal citation for Failure to Perform the Duties of a Driver When Property Is Damaged and Reckless Driving.

 

There were no injuries reported as a result of the crash. The investigation is ongoing, and further inquiries should be directed to the Marion County District Attorney's Office.

 

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Driver Arrested After Hit-and-Run Involving Salem-Keizer School Bus In Northeast Salem - 10/05/26

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DATE: October 5, 2026 

 

Driver Arrested After Hit-and-Run Involving Salem-Keizer School Bus in Northeast Salem

 

SALEM, Ore. -- Salem Police cited Lisa Cimino, 66, of Salem, following a hit-and-run crash involving a Salem-Keizer school bus in northeast Salem.

 

At approximately 3:15 p.m. on October 1, 2026, Salem Police responded to a report of a hit-and-run near Pine Street NE and Myrtle Avenue NE. Video provided to officers showed a white sedan driving on the sidewalk and sideswiping a Salem-Keizer school bus before leaving the area. Video of the incident has been posted and shared on social media by parties unrelated to the Salem Police Department.

 

On October 3, 2026, at approximately 3:20 p.m., officers contacted Cimino at her residence while conducting follow-up in the investigation and issued her a criminal citation for Failure to Perform the Duties of a Driver When Property Is Damaged and Reckless Driving.

 

There were no injuries reported as a result of the crash. The investigation is ongoing, and further inquiries should be directed to the Marion County District Attorney's Office.

 

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Man Arrested After Reported Domestic Violence Kidnapping - 10/02/26

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DATE: October 2, 2026

 

Man Arrested After Reported Domestic Violence Kidnapping

 

SALEM, Ore. -- Salem Police arrested Jayden William Baptiste, 20, of Keizer, Thursday afternoon following a report of a physical domestic disturbance in northeast Salem.

 

At approximately 4:52 p.m. on October 1, 2026, officers responded to the report in the 4000 block of Salem Industrial Drive NE, discovering the vehicle had left the area before officers arrived, but a witness reported seeing a 19-year-old woman being forced into a vehicle. Officers searched for the vehicle and shared information with surrounding agencies. Keizer Police located and stopped the vehicle a short time later.

 

Salem, Keizer and Oregon State Police coordinated their response to ensure the suspect was taken into custody while maintaining safety for the victim. Domestic Violence Response Team officers responded to further the investigation.

 

Baptiste was taken into custody without incident and lodged at the Marion County Jail on charges of Kidnapping in the Second Degree (Domestic Violence) and Assault in the Fourth Degree (Domestic Violence). The investigation is ongoing. Any further questions should be directed to the Marion County District Attorney’s Office.

 

As October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, we would like to recognize the quick actions of the witness who reported this incident, as well as the courage and strength the victim displayed. If you see someone in immediate danger, call 911.

 

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Man Arrested After Reported Domestic Violence Kidnapping - 10/02/26

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DATE: October 2, 2026

 

Man Arrested After Reported Domestic Violence Kidnapping

 

SALEM, Ore. -- Salem Police arrested Jayden William Baptiste, 20, of Keizer, Thursday afternoon following a report of a physical domestic disturbance in northeast Salem.

 

At approximately 4:52 p.m. on October 1, 2026, officers responded to the report in the 4000 block of Salem Industrial Drive NE, discovering the vehicle had left the area before officers arrived, but a witness reported seeing a 19-year-old woman being forced into a vehicle. Officers searched for the vehicle and shared information with surrounding agencies. Keizer Police located and stopped the vehicle a short time later.

 

Salem, Keizer and Oregon State Police coordinated their response to ensure the suspect was taken into custody while maintaining safety for the victim. Domestic Violence Response Team officers responded to further the investigation.

 

Baptiste was taken into custody without incident and lodged at the Marion County Jail on charges of Kidnapping in the Second Degree (Domestic Violence) and Assault in the Fourth Degree (Domestic Violence). The investigation is ongoing. Any further questions should be directed to the Marion County District Attorney’s Office.

 

As October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, we would like to recognize the quick actions of the witness who reported this incident, as well as the courage and strength the victim displayed. If you see someone in immediate danger, call 911.

 

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Woman Arrested After Apartment Fire In Northeast Salem (Photo) - 09/30/26

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DATE: September 30, 2026

 

Woman Arrested After Apartment Fire in Northeast Salem

 

SALEM, Ore. -- Salem Police arrested Saydee Villalpando, 27, of Salem, following an apartment fire Tuesday afternoon in the 700 block of Winter Street NE.

 

On September 29, 2026, at approximately 12:32 p.m., Salem Fire Department responded to a structure fire at Capital Mall Apartments. The fire was suppressed before it spread to neighboring units, but the apartment sustained extensive damage.

 

Salem Police Felony Crimes Unit detectives responded as part of the ongoing investigation. Detectives worked with Salem Fire Department deputy fire marshals to determine the cause of the fire. As a result of the investigation, Villalpando, a resident of the apartment, was taken into custody without incident and was later lodged at the Marion County Jail on charges of Arson in the First Degree and Recklessly Endangering Another Person.

 

No injuries were reported because of the fire. The investigation is ongoing. For questions regarding prosecution, please contact the Marion County District Attorney’s Office.

 

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Woman Arrested After Apartment Fire In Northeast Salem (Photo) - 09/30/26

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DATE: September 30, 2026

 

Woman Arrested After Apartment Fire in Northeast Salem

 

SALEM, Ore. -- Salem Police arrested Saydee Villalpando, 27, of Salem, following an apartment fire Tuesday afternoon in the 700 block of Winter Street NE.

 

On September 29, 2026, at approximately 12:32 p.m., Salem Fire Department responded to a structure fire at Capital Mall Apartments. The fire was suppressed before it spread to neighboring units, but the apartment sustained extensive damage.

 

Salem Police Felony Crimes Unit detectives responded as part of the ongoing investigation. Detectives worked with Salem Fire Department deputy fire marshals to determine the cause of the fire. As a result of the investigation, Villalpando, a resident of the apartment, was taken into custody without incident and was later lodged at the Marion County Jail on charges of Arson in the First Degree and Recklessly Endangering Another Person.

 

No injuries were reported because of the fire. The investigation is ongoing. For questions regarding prosecution, please contact the Marion County District Attorney’s Office.

 

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Man Arrested On Arson Charge After Fire At Hallman Elementary School In Northeast Salem - 09/18/26

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DATE: Sept. 18, 2026

 

Man Arrested on Arson Charge After Fire at Hallman Elementary School in Northeast Salem

 

SALEM, Ore. -- Shayd Pursifull, 32, of Keizer, was arrested on arson-related charges early Friday morning after a fire at Hallman Elementary School in northeast Salem caused significant damage to the building.

 

On Thursday, September 17, 2026, at approximately 10:06 p.m., Salem Fire Department responded to a structure fire at the school in the 4000 block of Deerhaven Drive NE. A school employee was inside the building at the time and initial information indicated a person had been seen at the location and on the roof prior to the fire.

 

Multiple Salem Police patrol officers responded and established a perimeter, and a drone was used to try to locate the suspect. It was later determined the suspect had left the scene prior to officers being dispatched. The drone was also used to assist firefighters on scene and ensure there were no other people near or around the fire.

 

Patrol officers immediately contacted Salem-Keizer Public Schools security, who assisted detectives with the Felony Crimes Unit in identifying the suspect. At approximately 1:37 a.m. Friday, Keizer Police located and detained Pursifull before turning him over to Salem Police detectives working the case.

 

Pursifull was lodged at the Marion County Jail on multiple charges including Arson in the First Degree, Criminal Mischief in the First Degree and Recklessly Endangering Another Person, as well as an unrelated Criminal Arrest Warrant.

 

Damage is initially estimated at $500,000. The investigation is ongoing. There were no reported injuries as a result of the fire. 

 

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Man Arrested On Arson Charge After Fire At Hallman Elementary School In Northeast Salem - 09/18/26

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DATE: Sept. 18, 2026

 

Man Arrested on Arson Charge After Fire at Hallman Elementary School in Northeast Salem

 

SALEM, Ore. -- Shayd Pursifull, 32, of Keizer, was arrested on arson-related charges early Friday morning after a fire at Hallman Elementary School in northeast Salem caused significant damage to the building.

 

On Thursday, September 17, 2026, at approximately 10:06 p.m., Salem Fire Department responded to a structure fire at the school in the 4000 block of Deerhaven Drive NE. A school employee was inside the building at the time and initial information indicated a person had been seen at the location and on the roof prior to the fire.

 

Multiple Salem Police patrol officers responded and established a perimeter, and a drone was used to try to locate the suspect. It was later determined the suspect had left the scene prior to officers being dispatched. The drone was also used to assist firefighters on scene and ensure there were no other people near or around the fire.

 

Patrol officers immediately contacted Salem-Keizer Public Schools security, who assisted detectives with the Felony Crimes Unit in identifying the suspect. At approximately 1:37 a.m. Friday, Keizer Police located and detained Pursifull before turning him over to Salem Police detectives working the case.

 

Pursifull was lodged at the Marion County Jail on multiple charges including Arson in the First Degree, Criminal Mischief in the First Degree and Recklessly Endangering Another Person, as well as an unrelated Criminal Arrest Warrant.

 

Damage is initially estimated at $500,000. The investigation is ongoing. There were no reported injuries as a result of the fire. 

 

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