FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 
DATE: March 13, 2026  

Salem Police partner with U.S. Marshals, Seize Guns and Address Community Safety 

SALEM, Ore. -- On March 12, 2026, at approximately 12:30 p.m., Strategic Investigations Unit detectives executed a search warrant at a residence in the 2700 block of Front Street NE after the United States Marshals Service made arrests. 

The U.S. Marshals were in Salem yesterday to apprehend individuals wanted in connection with various cases. The primary targets of their operation were Christopher Fought, 44, and Ila Huff, 45, both of whom had outstanding parole violation warrants out of Deschutes County. 

U.S. Marshals also located three additional wanted persons: Christopher Snyder, 33, who had a parole violation warrant out of Douglas County, and Victoria Hernandez, 21, who had a Failure to Appear warrant for Felon in Possession of a Firearm out of Linn County, along with Kayla Rose, 39, who was arrested on a Failure to Appear warrant for Assault in the Fourth Degree out of Benton County. All five were taken into custody without incident and will be returned to the counties where their warrants originated. 

While at the residence, U.S. Marshals discovered firearms and drug paraphernalia, prompting them to call the Special Investigations Unit and request assistance. Salem detectives assisted with transporting those in custody and obtaining a search warrant for the residence. This search resulted in the seizure of a small amount of suspected methamphetamine and fentanyl, as well as three firearms, body armor, and various ammunition and accessories. 

Additional charges are expected to be filed with the Marion County District Attorney’s Office as the investigation continues. For further inquiries, please contact the Marion County District Attorney's Office. 

The United States Marshals Service primarily tracks down and arrests wanted fugitives, especially those who have crossed state lines or are avoiding capture. They also work with state and local law enforcement through joint fugitive task forces to help locate and arrest dangerous offenders wanted on federal, state, or local warrants. 

The Salem Police Department appreciates the efforts of our partners in the U.S. Marshals Office, to assist in reducing crime and holding offenders accountable in the city of Salem. 

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