FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 
DATE: April 2, 2026 

Proactive Police Work Leads to Arrest in Vehicle Elude and Seizure of Drugs, Money and Firearm 

SALEM, Ore. -- On April 2, 2026, at approximately 1:51 a.m., officers arrested Jeremiah Boast, 25, of Salem, following an attempted traffic stop that turned into a vehicle elude, resulting in the seizure of drugs, cash, and a firearm. 

Officers attempted a traffic stop on a red Mercedes at the intersection of Sunnyview Road and Fisher Road NE. The vehicle eluded officers traveling westbound on Sunnyview Road NE. Officers later deployed spike strips at Sunnyview Road and Fairgrounds Road NE, successfully disabling the vehicle. 

The vehicle was ultimately located at the intersection of Church Street and 5th Street NE. The driver fled the scene, while the female passenger remained with the vehicle. Officers utilized drones to search for Boast. Officers were able to locate and arrest Boast attempting to hide inside a local bar. 

Officers obtained a judicial warrant to search the vehicle and located $3,630 in cash, 25.8 grams of suspected methamphetamine, and a firearm during the search. 

Boast was transported to Marion County Jail on multiple charges, including Fleeing or Attempting to Elude Police, Felon in Possession of a Weapon, Unlawful Possession and Delivery of Methamphetamine. 

The Salem Police Department remains committed to the Community Violence Reduction Initiative (CVRI) and is dedicated to reducing violent crime through proactive police work, seizing firearms that are illegally used or possessed, and holding individuals accountable for their actions in our community. 

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

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