FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  

DATE: October 9, 2025  

Ballistics, Teamwork, and Tenacity: Salem PD Brings Closure to Road Rage Cases 

Salem, Ore. — On October 8, 2025, patrol officers and detectives from the Salem Police Department arrested Dane Steven Joseph Lacey, 31, of Salem. He was taken into custody in connection to multiple road rage shooting incidents. 

Forensic evidence through use of the Integrated Ballistics Identification System (IBIS) and the National Integrated Ballistic Information Network (NIBIN), along with other physical evidence, led Violent Crimes Unit detectives to Lacey for his actions during two Salem road rage shooting incidents that occurred in September 2023 and February 2024. Neither shooting resulted in any reported injuries. 

Yesterday, patrol officers and investigators responded to Lacey’s residence to arrest Lacey. Lacey attempted to flee out the back of the residence but was confronted by officers. After failing to comply with commands, he was tased and taken into custody. 

Lacey was booked on charges including menacing and unlawful use of a weapon. Detectives will be reaching out to agencies in the area to see if there are any additional cases with similar circumstances. 

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