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Salem Police Arrest Suspect In Connection With Multiple Burglaries - 03/13/26

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 
DATE: March 13, 2026  

 

Salem Police Arrest Suspect in Connection with Multiple Burglaries 

 

SALEM, Ore. -- On March 12, 2026, Paul Harter, 39, of Salem, was arrested in connection with a series of burglaries at the 76-gas station located in the 2800 block of 12th Street SE. 

 

Detectives from the Felony Crimes Unit were able to identify Harter as the suspect in three separate burglaries that occurred over a four-month period at the gas station.  

 

While working a focused enforcement project, detectives located and arrested Harter. Harter was detained without incident and lodged at Marion County Jail on multiple charges, including Burglary in the Second Degree, Theft in the Second Degree, Criminal Mischief in the First Degree, and a Parole Violation warrant. 

 

Harter is currently on supervision for previous business burglaries, including a notable incident at Rudy's Steakhouse, where hundreds of pounds of premium steaks were stolen. 

 

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

 

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Salem Police Arrest Suspect In Connection With Multiple Burglaries - 03/13/26

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 
DATE: March 13, 2026  

 

Salem Police Arrest Suspect in Connection with Multiple Burglaries 

 

SALEM, Ore. -- On March 12, 2026, Paul Harter, 39, of Salem, was arrested in connection with a series of burglaries at the 76-gas station located in the 2800 block of 12th Street SE. 

 

Detectives from the Felony Crimes Unit were able to identify Harter as the suspect in three separate burglaries that occurred over a four-month period at the gas station.  

 

While working a focused enforcement project, detectives located and arrested Harter. Harter was detained without incident and lodged at Marion County Jail on multiple charges, including Burglary in the Second Degree, Theft in the Second Degree, Criminal Mischief in the First Degree, and a Parole Violation warrant. 

 

Harter is currently on supervision for previous business burglaries, including a notable incident at Rudy's Steakhouse, where hundreds of pounds of premium steaks were stolen. 

 

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

 

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