Keizer Man Sentenced For Domestic Violence - 09/04/26

State of Oregon v. Jared Tresham

Marion County Circuit Court Case #25CR26443

Keizer Man Sentenced for Domestic Violence

Salem, OR – September 4, 2026 – A Marion County jury convicted Jared Edward Dean Tresham (age 42) of Keizer, Oregon of one count of Unlawful Use of a Weapon Constituting Domestic Violence with a Firearm, one count of Coercion Constituting Domestic Violence, and two counts of Felon in Possession of a Firearm. The Honorable Marion County Circuit Court Judge Natasha Zimmerman sentenced Tresham to 72 months (six years) in the Department of Corrections, followed by two years of supervision after his release.

The conviction stems from an incident that occurred on May 10, 2025, at the Keizer home of the defendant and his wife. In the middle of the night, while their two children slept, the defendant, who was intoxicated from alcohol, entered the couples’ bedroom. He then hit the victim repeatedly with a Bible, striking her in the head, arms, back and neck. The victim attempted to leave the bedroom, but the defendant blocked her path. The defendant went into their bedroom closet and retrieved two firearms: a .45 caliber handgun and an AR 15-style rifle. When the victim heard the slide of the gun “rack” she ran downstairs to call 911.

The defendant followed her down the stairs and pointed the barrel of the handgun at her forehead. Slung over his shoulder was the AR-15 style rifle. She continued to run into the garage which is where she was when officers from Keizer Police Department arrived. Tresham, a convicted felon who was not allowed to be in possession of any firearms, returned into the home with the firearms. Due to concerns about the safety of the children inside, a Marion County Sheriff’s Office crisis negotiator arrived to assist. After approximately three hours, the defendant exited the home and was taken into custody.

"This defendant terrorized his wife with a firearm in their own home while their children slept nearby," said DA-elect Brendan Murphy. "Our Domestic Violence team will continue to prosecute these types of crimes to the fullest extent of the law."

This case was prosecuted by Deputy District Attorney Braden Wolf. The Marion County DA’s office wishes to thank the Keizer Police Department and the Marion County Sheriff’s Office for their dedication and thorough investigation.

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Marion County Jury Convicts Man In Case Involving Abuse Of Child And Family Dog - 08/14/26

State of Oregon v. Bryon Gilmore

Marion County Circuit Court Case 24CR21117

Marion County Jury convicts Man in Case Involving Abuse of Child and Family Dog

Salem, OR – August 14, 2026 – Yesterday, Marion County Circuit Court Judge Jennifer Gardiner sentenced Bryon Gilmore (age 37) to 56 months in the Department of Corrections. A Marion County jury found Gilmore guilty of two counts of Criminal Mistreatment in the First Degree, and one count Unlawful Use of a Weapon, Animal Abuse in the Second Degree, and Menacing.  

The conviction stems from a case referred to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office in January of 2024. The victim, a 13-year-old child, suffered physical and emotional abuse at the hands of the father, the defendant, beginning around age seven. The final incident that prompted the victim to disclose all events occurred on January 5, 2024 when the defendant directed his anger from the family dog towards the child.

After disclosing the incident to the mother, the victim then shared several other events that occurred while at the defendant’s house, including being hit without warning and being subjected to deliberate cruelty.

When law enforcement became involved, Gilmore told the victim not to tell anyone – including a judge – about these incidents.

Before sentencing Gilmore to 56 months Judge Gardiner said “…the fact that the adult in [the child’s] world, charged with keeping them safe, was the one who perpetrated the nightmare, is certainly an aggravating factor...”

 

“Children in our community deserve to be safe in their own homes and with their own parents,” said District Attorney-elect Brendan Murphy. “This victim suffered at the hands of someone who should’ve provided protection. Their bravery and courage in coming forward were critical in the resolution of this case.”

This case was prosecuted by Deputy District Attorney Katharine Semple. The DA’s office wishes to thank the partnership of the Marion County Sheriff’s Criminal Investigation Unit and the delicate work of the Liberty House.

No further information will be released due to the involvement of a juvenile victim.

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