Two People Killed In Head-On Crash On Marion Road (Photo) - 06/18/26

It is with great sadness that the Marion County Sheriff's Office reports two people lost their lives in a head-on crash on Marion Road early Wednesday morning.

On June 17, 2026, at approximately 12:00 a.m., deputies responded to a two-vehicle crash in the 14000 block of Marion Road SE.

The preliminary investigation indicates a Kia crossed the centerline and collided head-on with a Volkswagen Passat. Both vehicles were occupied solely by their drivers.

Despite the efforts of first responders, both drivers sustained fatal injuries and were pronounced deceased at the scene. The deceased have been identified as a 16-year-old female and 22-year-old Blaik Peruchetti.

Marion Road was closed for several hours while members of the Marion County CRASH Team conducted an on-scene investigation. The cause of the crash remains under investigation.

The Marion County Sheriff's Office was assisted by the Marion County CRASH Team, METCOM 911, Willamette Valley Communications Center (WVCC), Jefferson Fire District, and emergency medical responders.

The loss of two young lives is a tragedy that impacts not only their families and friends, but our entire community. Our hearts go out to all those who knew and loved them during this incredibly difficult time. We ask the community to keep their families in their thoughts as they navigate this unimaginable loss.

Updated Deputies Seeking Public Assistance In Locating Missing 64-Year-Old Female (Photo) (Corrected License Plate) - 06/09/26

UPDATE Sami has been located and is safe.

The Marion County Sheriff's Office is requesting the public's assistance in locating a missing person.

64-year-old Sami Redland, who has dementia, was last seen near the 4200 block of Jefferson Marion Road near Jefferson.

Sami is believed to be driving a red 2017 Dodge Ram Crew Cab pickup with Idaho license plate W5876U.

If you see Sami or the vehicle, please call 911 immediately. If possible, remain with her and provide updates to dispatch until law enforcement arrives.

Anyone with information regarding Sami's whereabouts is encouraged to contact our dispatch at (503)588-5032.

Thank you for your assistance in helping us locate her safely.

Deputies Investigate Fatal Crash Involving 1-Year-Old Near Aumsville (Photo) - 06/03/26

On Saturday, May 30, 2026, at approximately 7:52 p.m., the Marion County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a vehicle versus pedestrian crash involving a 1-year-old female child on a rural property near Aumsville. The incident occurred on private property.

Deputies and emergency responders arrived on scene and began an investigation. Tragically, the child was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The driver was cooperative with law enforcement throughout the investigation.At this time, no arrests have been made.

This is a heartbreaking incident, and our thoughts and condolences are with the child's family and all those affected.

The investigation remains ongoing, and no further information is available at this time.

The Marion County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank our CRASH Team, Criminal Investigations Unit, Stayton Police Department, Stayton Fire District, Santiam Ambulance, METCOM 911, the Willamette Valley Communications Center (WVCC), and the Willamette Valley First Responder Chaplains for their assistance with this case.