One In Custody After Shooting And Burglary -05/12/25

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DATE: May 12, 2025

One in custody after shooting and burglary

Salem, Ore. — Jimmy James Santos of Salem was arrested on May 11 on charges related to a shooting incident and a burglary.

Just after 1:00 p.m. on Sunday afternoon, officers were called to the scene of a gunshot wound in the 4100 block of Campbell DR SE. The suspect fled the scene before officers arrived. The 37-year-old male victim was transported for medical care with a non‑life‑threatening injury.

At approximately 3:45 p.m., a homeowner in the 4000 block of Cranston ST SE reported returning home to a break-in, with the burglar asleep inside the residence. Officers arrested the burglary suspect, Santos, without incident.

The initial investigation by the Salem Police Violent Crimes Unit determined Santos, who is acquainted with the gunshot victim, was involved in the shooting. Detectives also discovered that the handgun used in the shooting was stolen from the home that Santos burglarized. Several thousand dollars in cash was also taken in the burglary.

Santos was lodged at the Marion County Jail on the following charges:

• Attempted murder, second-degree
• Unlawful use of a weapon
• Burglary, first-degree
• Aggravated theft, first-degree
• Theft, first-degree

The 25-year-old Santos faces arraignment proceedings today at 2:30 p.m. at the Marion County Circuit Court Annex on the above listed charges, as well as five outstanding warrants in other cases.

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Altercation Ends In Multiple Stabbings, Leaving One Person Dead And Another Injured — UPDATE -05/09/25

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DATE: May 9, 2025

Updated 05-09-2025 | 0755

Suspect in custody

Salem Police Violent Crimes Unit detectives have arrested a male juvenile in the homicide of Isac Steven Rizo. Rizo, age 21, received fatal knife injuries during a physical altercation with the suspect at a billiard hall on May 8.

The 16-year-old suspect was taken into custody without incident at approximately 9:30 p.m. outside a residence in northeast Salem. He was transported to the Marion County Juvenile Detention Center and lodged on the following charges:

• Murder, second degree
• Attempted murder, first degree
• Assault, second degree
• Unlawful use of a weapon

With the suspect in custody, all further inquiries concerning this investigation should be directed to the Marion County District Attorney’s Office.

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Originally published 05-08-2025 | 1130

Altercation ends in multiple stabbings, leaving one person dead and another injured

Salem, Ore. — Just before 1:00 a.m. this morning, Salem Police officers responded to the report of two stabbing victims who arrived at the Salem Health emergency room in need of immediate medical care.

Officers learned the stabbings occurred during a physical altercation between a group of young men at The Cue Ball located at 1242 State ST.

One of the individuals who was stabbed, 21-year-old Isac Steven Rizo of Salem, died from his injuries at the hospital. A second victim, a 20-year-old man, received treatment for non-life-threatening injuries.

Violent Crimes Unit detectives are investigating Rizo’s death as a homicide.

No further details about the incident are being released at this time, as this is an ongoing investigation. Anyone with information about the case is asked to call the Salem Police Tip Line at 503-588-8477.

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Suspect In Shoplift Incident Arrested At Local Park -05/07/25

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DATE: May 7, 2025

Suspect in shoplift incident arrested at local park

Salem, Ore. — Ricardo Zepeda-Gonzalez of Salem is in custody at the Marion County Jail on charges of first-degree robbery, unlawful use of a weapon, menacing, and second-degree theft after fleeing the scene of a store theft.

Zepeda-Gonzalez was arrested at approximately 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 6, after leaving The Home Depot at 3795 Hagers Grove RD SE with nearly $800 in merchandise. When approached by store security personnel, witnesses reported Zepeda‑Gonzalez displayed what appeared to be a revolver, then fled the area on foot.

With the assistance of the Marion County Sheriff’s Office, a search of the area by drone and police canine team resulted in locating the 40-year-old Zepeda-Gonzalez at nearby Cascades Gateway Park.

Zepeda-Gonzalez is set to be arraigned today at the Marion County Circuit Court Annex at 2:30 p.m.

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