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DATE: December 4, 2025 

 Woodburn Man Arrested for October Shooting at Local Pub  

SALEM, Ore. — A 21-year-old Woodburn man was taken into custody early Thursday morning following the service of a search warrant related to an October shooting incident. 

On October 11, 2025, Salem Police patrol officers responded to a report of a non-injury shooting at Lucky’s Pub at 3195 Liberty Road S. Officers determined that an earlier disturbance at the pub led to the suspect returning and firing multiple rounds, missing two intended victims.  

Detectives with the Strategic Investigations Unit were assigned the case and they identified the suspect as Isaac Gallegos, 21, of Woodburn. 

A warrant was obtained for Gallegos’ residence located in the 1000 block of Park Avenue in Woodburn. Early this morning, Salem SWAT took custody of Gallegos. During the search of his apartment, detectives located two loaded handguns. 

Gallegos was lodged at the Marion County Jail on multiple charges, including Attempted Murder, Attempted Assault in the First Degree, Menacing, Unlawful Use of a Weapon, Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, and Reckless Endangering. 

The investigation remains ongoing. 

Special thanks to the Woodburn Police Department for their assistance during the service of the search warrant.

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DATE: December 4, 2025 

Pedestrian struck on Commercial Street SE succumbs to injuries 

SALEM, Ore. — A man who was struck by a vehicle Saturday night while crossing Commercial Street SE has died from his injuries. 

The crash occurred on Saturday, November 29, at approximately 10:04 p.m., near the intersection of Commercial Street and Ewald Avenue SE. Officers determined two men were crossing Commercial Street SE westbound when one of the men, Ethan Alekseyenko, 21, of Salem, was struck by southbound vehicle. Alekseyenko was ultimately transported to Salem Hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries. 

The Salem Police Traffic Team is leading the investigation. No citations or arrests have been made at this time. The investigation is ongoing. 

This is the tenth fatal crash in Salem in 2025, resulting in ten deaths. 

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DATE: OCTOBER 29, 2025

UPDATE: Correction - Community alert. Police response. Crime interrupted — together from alarm to arrest 

SALEM, Ore. — This is to correct the spelling of Spillman's first name previously published. The correct spelling is Tristin not Tristan.

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DATE: October 29, 2025 
 

 Community alert. Police response. Crime interrupted — together from alarm to arrest 

SALEM, Ore. — A Salem man was arrested early Wednesday morning after officers responded to a burglary in progress at a hardware store on Wallace Road NW and located the suspect inside attempting to steal merchandise. 

On October 29 at approximately 12:36 a.m., Salem patrol officers responded to an alarm activation at a business on Wallace Road NW. The owners called 911 to report that multiple alarm triggers were activated and the store’s camera feed had since gone offline. 

The first officer to arrive observed a masked individual walking inside the closed business. The building was quickly contained by multiple Salem patrol officers, with a Marion County canine unit responding to assist with the search. Officers issued commands for the suspect to surrender. The individual initially attempted to flee through the building but ultimately exited through the front door and was taken into custody without incident. 

The suspect was identified as Tristan Sillman, 27, of Salem. A search of the building confirmed no other individuals were inside. Sillman had broken a rear window to gain entry, tampered with the store’s surveillance system, and began staging numerous items — including power tools, knives, and other merchandise — for theft. 

When officers searched Sillman, during the arrest, they located a concealed fixed-blade dagger under his clothing. 

Sillman, a convicted felon, was lodged at the jail on multiple felony charges including burglary, criminal mischief, theft, and felon in possession of a weapon. 

The Salem Police Department extends its appreciation to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office for the assistance provided by their canine unit during the incident. 

All further inquiries regarding prosecution will be handled by the Polk County District Attorney’s Office. 

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DATE: December 2, 2025 

CONTACT: Salem Police Communications Office | spdmedia@cityofsalem.net 

Metal detector alert leads to discovery of firearm at Sprague High School 

SALEM, Ore. — A 17-year-old student was taken into custody Tuesday morning after a firearm was discovered in his backpack at Sprague High School. 

At approximately 9:20 a.m., school staff were alerted by a metal detector as the student entered the building. Staff conducted a search of the student’s backpack and located a handgun. The firearm was immediately secured, and school officials notified the Salem Police Department. 

Patrol officers responded promptly and took the student into custody without incident. The 17-year-old male from Salem was lodged at the Marion County Juvenile Detention Center on a charge of Unlawful Possession of a Firearm. 

There was no disturbance on campus, and no indication that the student intended to use the weapon or posed an active threat to students or staff. The investigation is ongoing. 

Salem Police continue to work closely with Salem-Keizer Public Schools to ensure the safety and security of all students and staff.

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DATE: November 24, 2025 

Arson and Robbery Suspect in Custody Following Morning Crime Spree 

SALEM, Ore. — A 26-year-old Salem man is in custody following a series of violent crimes committed Monday morning, including arson, robbery, and assault. 

On November 24 at approximately 10:17 a.m., neighbors in the 300 block of Khartoum Street SE reported a residential fire. Initial information was reported that Ethan Thorington, 26, of Salem, was seen leaving the property shortly before the fire began. 

Salem Fire arrived to find the structure fully involved and activated a second alarm. Once the fire was suppressed, a Deputy Fire Marshal conducted an initial investigation with assistance from Salem Police Felony Crimes Unit arson detectives. 

Shortly after the fire response, at approximately 11:41 a.m., a Marion County Sheriff’s Office sergeant requested emergency assistance at a business in the 2800 block of Commercial Street SE. A man, later identified as Thorington, had reportedly attempted to steal an employee’s car keys and assaulted her before fleeing on foot. As Salem patrol officers were responding, the sergeant pursued and detained Thorington with the assistance of two bystanders. 

Thorington was transported to the Salem Police Department, where he was interviewed by investigators. During subsequent interviews, Thorington admitted to both the arson and the attempted robbery. Additionally, patrol officers had developed probable cause to arrest him for several domestic violence-related crimes stemming from prior incidents. 

Thorington was lodged at the Marion County Jail on charges including Arson in the First Degree, Robbery in the Third Degree, Assault in the Fourth Degree, Domestic Violence Menacing, Domestic Violence Strangulation, and two counts of Reckless Endangering. 

The investigation is ongoing. 

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DATE: November 22, 2025 

SWAT and Crisis Negotiators end shotgun assault standoff with peaceful surrender 

SALEM, Ore. — A 31-year-old man was shot during a domestic violence incident Friday evening, prompting a SWAT response and resulting in the arrest of one man. 

Salem patrol officers responded to a 911 call reporting a man had been shot. Officers located the victim in the street near a residence in the 3300 block of Ferndell Street NE. The victim had sustained a gunshot wound to the face. He told officers he had been shot in front of a nearby residence. Medics transported the victim to the hospital, where he was treated and is expected to recover. 

Officers surrounded the residence, and Salem SWAT was called to take over negotiations with the suspect. Crisis Negotiations Team members issued announcements at the scene, and Sany Morales, 43, of Salem, surrendered without further incident. 

Morales was lodged at the Marion County Jail on charges of assault in the first degree and unlawful use of a weapon, as well as several unrelated warrants.  The investigation remains ongoing. 

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Update | 5:00 p.m.  

 Salem Police, Partners Secure Arraignment in Wallace Marine Park Homicide  

Thanks to the collaborative efforts of the Polk County District Attorney’s Office, Oregon State Police, and Salem Police Department, a Salem man was arraigned in the August 27 fatal shooting at Wallace Marine Park. 

In the early morning hours of August 27, 2025, officers responded to a report of gunfire near the gravel pit area of Wallace Marine Park. Jacob Collazo, 60, of Salem, was found with multiple gunshot wounds and later died at the hospital.  

Joseph Wirkkala, 37, of Salem, who was on transitional leave from prison and had an active warrant, was identified as the suspect shortly after the incident. With the assistance of the Salem Police SWAT Team, he was located and taken into custody later that same day. The investigation revealed the shooting followed a domestic violence incident involving Wirkkala and another person living in Wallace Marine Park. 

On Thursday, November 20, Wirkkala was arraigned for the crimes of murder, attempted murder, assault, attempted assault, unlawful use of a weapon, menacing, reckless endangering, and felon in possession of a weapon. 

The case presented unique challenges as several witnesses were frequently unsheltered, which made locating them for interviews difficult throughout the investigation. The Salem Police Homeless Services Team played a critical role in locating witnesses for Salem Police Violent Crimes Unit Detectives during interview coordination and later connecting with those witnesses for grand jury testimony. The Oregon State Police Crime Lab assisted the Salem Police Crime Lab with crime scene processing. Additionally, the Salem Police Bomb Squad used specialized tools to locate critical evidence related to the shooting during the investigation.  

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DATE: November 20, 2025  

Joint Operation Targets Gun and Drug Trafficking in Salem and Portland 

SALEM, Ore. — A joint operation led by the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), with assistance from the Salem Police Department’s Strategic Investigations Unit and Violent Crimes Unit, along with other law enforcement partners, has resulted in the arrest of three suspected gang members and the seizure of illegal firearms, firearm conversion devices, and narcotics. The effort is part of the department’s ongoing violence reduction strategy. 

The months-long investigation led to the recovery of: 

The case involves criminal activity in both Salem and the Portland area. On Thursday, November 13, Salem Police SWAT, with support from the Oregon State Police SWAT Team, served search warrants at two Salem residences — one in the 3300 block of Hadley Street NE and another in the 500 block of Taybin Road NW. 

Three individuals were arrested in connection with the case: Cesar Daniel Arevalo, 36, of Salem; Jose Luis Diaz-Ceballos, 24; and Jose Luis Brown-Ceballos, 35. All were taken into custody and made their initial appearances in federal court in Portland earlier this week. The case is being prosecuted by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Oregon. 

“This case exemplifies proactive policing as opposed to reactive policing,” said Salem Police Chief Trevor Womack. “It reflects our strategic focus on violence reduction and the importance of strong partnerships in addressing gun crime. While both fatal and non-fatal injury shootings are down this year compared to the same period last year, we recognize more work is needed to reverse the longer-term trendline.” 

Special thanks to the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the Oregon State Police for their assistance with this case and their continued efforts to help make our community safer. 

All media inquiries related to this case should be directed to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. 

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DATE: November 17, 2025 

CONTACT: Salem Police Communications Office | spdmedia@cityofsalem.net 

Update: The decdedent's infromation is Quinn G. Webb, 56, of Salem.

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Single vehicle crash at construction zone results in fatality 

SALEM, Ore. — A man riding a three‑wheeled motorcycle died Saturday night after crashing through a construction barricade and striking an excavator on Hazelgreen Road NE. 

The crash occurred at approximately 8:38 p.m. near 49th Avenue NE. Another motorist reported the motorcycle bypassed a barricade that had closed Hazelgreen Road NE west of 49th Avenue due to construction. The vehicle continued through the construction zone before colliding with the back of an excavator. The construction zone was not active at the time of the crash. 

The rider sustained fatal injuries at the scene. Next of kin has been notified. The Traffic Team was called in to lead the investigation, and the cause of the crash is yet to be determined. The investigation is ongoing. 

This is the ninth fatal crash in Salem in 2025, resulting in nine deaths.  

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  

DATE: November 14, 2025 

CONTACT: Salem Police Communications Office | spdmedia@cityofsalem.net 

Single‑vehicle crash results in fatality, investigation ongoing 

SALEM, Ore. — A Salem woman died Wednesday night after her vehicle left the roadway and overturned on Cunningham Lane South. 

Cynthia Priscilla Miller, 68, of Salem, was driving eastbound around 9:49 p.m. on November 12 when her vehicle left the roadway, and struck two fences, before coming to rest on its top in a residential yard. Miller, who was the sole occupant of the vehicle was pronounced deceased at the scene. The cause of the crash is yet to be determined, and the investigation is ongoing. 

The Salem Police Traffic Team is leading the investigation and next of kin notification was completed.  

This marks the eighth fatal collision in Salem this year, resulting in eight deaths. 

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