Marion County CRASH Team Investigating Pedestrian Fatality In Salem (Photo) -06/09/25

On June 8, 2025, just before 10:00 p.m., 911 callers reported that a pedestrian had been struck by a vehicle near the 6000 block of Silverton Road NE in Salem.

 

Deputies and emergency medical personnel responded to the scene. Tragically, the pedestrian was pronounced deceased at the scene.

 

Silverton Road was closed for approximately three and a half hours while members of the Marion County CRASH Team investigated the incident.

 

The driver of the involved vehicle, a 58-year-old female, remained at the scene and is cooperating fully with the investigation. At this time, no citations or arrests have been made.

 

The pedestrian has been identified as Michael Martinez (52), of Salem. We extend our deepest condolences to his family and all those affected by this tragic event.

 

The Marion County Sheriff’s Office was assisted at the scene by the Marion County District Attorney’s Office, Marion County Fire District, Marion County Public Works, and the Marion County Medical Examiner’s Office.

Motorcyclist Killed In Crash On Lancaster Dr SE (Photo) ***Age Corrected*** -06/06/25

On Thursday, June 5, 2025, just before 10:00 p.m., 911 callers reported a serious motor vehicle crash on Lancaster Dr SE at Glenwood Dr SE in Salem.

 

Emergency responders arrived on scene and discovered a collision involving a vehicle and a motorcycle.

 

The motorcyclist, identified as 33-year-old Jesse Wadley of Salem, was transported to Salem Hospital but later passed away from his injuries.

 

The driver of the vehicle remained at the scene and was cooperative with investigators. A passenger in the vehicle was transported to the hospital with injuries.

 

Investigators from the Marion County CRASH Team responded to conduct a thorough investigation. Preliminary findings indicate the motorcycle was traveling north on Lancaster Dr SE at a high rate of speed prior to the crash.

 

At this time, no arrests have been made in connection with the incident.

 

We extend our deepest condolences to the families affected by this tragic crash.

 

The Marion County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by the Marion County Fire District, Marion County District Attorney’s Office, Marion County Public Works, and Willamette Valley Communications Center during the response.

Keizer Woman Arrested For NE Salem Shooting (Photo) *** Corrected *** -05/15/25

*The original release indicated a typo for charges*

 

On Thursday, May 15, 2025, shortly before 10:00 a.m., law enforcement personnel from the Marion County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to the 3100 block of Tierra Dr NE in Salem after a 911 caller reported hearing gunshots.

 

Within minutes, deputies arrived on scene and located a 48-year-old male who had sustained gunshot wounds. He was transported to Salem Hospital, where he remains in critical condition.

 

Marion County Sheriff’s Office detectives have arrested Emily Smith (27), of Keizer, as the suspect in this investigation. She has been charged with Attempted Murder, along with additional charges. Smith is scheduled to be arraigned on Friday, May 16, 2025, at 2:30 p.m. at the Marion County Court Annex.

 

The Marion County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank the Oregon State Police for their assistance and all deputies and detectives involved for their dedicated investigative work.

 

All further inquiries will be handled by the Marion County District Attorney's Office.