FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DATE: July 3, 2024
Arrest made in convenience store armed robbery
Additional suspect in custody
Update 07/03/2024 | 1:00 p.m.
A 15-year-old boy is in the custody of the Marion County Juvenile Department following his arrest today for his involvement in the June 24 armed robbery at the US Market on 12th Street in southeast Salem.
A Salem Police SWAT team apprehended the juvenile early this morning without incident at his residence in the 4300 block of Burlington LP NE.
The teenager faces charges of first-degree robbery, unlawful use of a weapon, unlawful possession of a firearm, menacing, and unlawful use of a motor vehicle.
With all suspects in this violent crime investigation apprehended, all further inquiries in the case should be directed to the Marion County District Attorney’s Office.
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Originally published: 06/26/2024 | 2:15 p.m.
Arrest made in convenience store armed robbery
Salem, Ore. — Salem Police Violent Crimes Unit detectives arrested two individuals yesterday afternoon for their involvement in the robbery of a local convenience store.
On June 24, patrol officers responded to the US Market in the 2900 block of 12th ST SE at approximately 10:00 p.m. on the call of an armed robbery. Employees reported they were robbed at gunpoint by two young men who demanded cash and merchandise. The duo then fled the scene in a car.
Using surveillance video of the incident, officers identified the involved vehicle and suspects. On Tuesday afternoon, June 25, the Salem Police SWAT team served a search warrant at an apartment in the 1200 block of Peace ST SE. Barry Johnson, age 23, and a 16-year-old male juvenile were taken into custody.
A search by officers and detectives resulted in the seizure of two semi-automatic rifles, ammunition, and some of the merchandise stolen in the robbery. Detectives also determined the car used to commit the crime was a stolen vehicle.
Johnson was booked into the Marion County Jail on the following charges:
- Robbery, first-degree
- Unlawful use of a motor vehicle
The 16-year-old suspect was lodged at the Marion County Juvenile Detention Center.
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