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Man Arrested On Arson Charge After Fire At Hallman Elementary School In Northeast Salem - 09/18/26

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DATE: Sept. 18, 2026

 

Man Arrested on Arson Charge After Fire at Hallman Elementary School in Northeast Salem

 

SALEM, Ore. -- Shayd Pursifull, 32, of Keizer, was arrested on arson-related charges early Friday morning after a fire at Hallman Elementary School in northeast Salem caused significant damage to the building.

 

On Thursday, September 17, 2026, at approximately 10:06 p.m., Salem Fire Department responded to a structure fire at the school in the 4000 block of Deerhaven Drive NE. A school employee was inside the building at the time and initial information indicated a person had been seen at the location and on the roof prior to the fire.

 

Multiple Salem Police patrol officers responded and established a perimeter, and a drone was used to try to locate the suspect. It was later determined the suspect had left the scene prior to officers being dispatched. The drone was also used to assist firefighters on scene and ensure there were no other people near or around the fire.

 

Patrol officers immediately contacted Salem-Keizer Public Schools security, who assisted detectives with the Felony Crimes Unit in identifying the suspect. At approximately 1:37 a.m. Friday, Keizer Police located and detained Pursifull before turning him over to Salem Police detectives working the case.

 

Pursifull was lodged at the Marion County Jail on multiple charges including Arson in the First Degree, Criminal Mischief in the First Degree and Recklessly Endangering Another Person, as well as an unrelated Criminal Arrest Warrant.

 

Damage is initially estimated at $500,000. The investigation is ongoing. There were no reported injuries as a result of the fire. 

 

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Man Arrested On Arson Charge After Fire At Hallman Elementary School In Northeast Salem - 09/18/26

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 
DATE: Sept. 18, 2026

 

Man Arrested on Arson Charge After Fire at Hallman Elementary School in Northeast Salem

 

SALEM, Ore. -- Shayd Pursifull, 32, of Keizer, was arrested on arson-related charges early Friday morning after a fire at Hallman Elementary School in northeast Salem caused significant damage to the building.

 

On Thursday, September 17, 2026, at approximately 10:06 p.m., Salem Fire Department responded to a structure fire at the school in the 4000 block of Deerhaven Drive NE. A school employee was inside the building at the time and initial information indicated a person had been seen at the location and on the roof prior to the fire.

 

Multiple Salem Police patrol officers responded and established a perimeter, and a drone was used to try to locate the suspect. It was later determined the suspect had left the scene prior to officers being dispatched. The drone was also used to assist firefighters on scene and ensure there were no other people near or around the fire.

 

Patrol officers immediately contacted Salem-Keizer Public Schools security, who assisted detectives with the Felony Crimes Unit in identifying the suspect. At approximately 1:37 a.m. Friday, Keizer Police located and detained Pursifull before turning him over to Salem Police detectives working the case.

 

Pursifull was lodged at the Marion County Jail on multiple charges including Arson in the First Degree, Criminal Mischief in the First Degree and Recklessly Endangering Another Person, as well as an unrelated Criminal Arrest Warrant.

 

Damage is initially estimated at $500,000. The investigation is ongoing. There were no reported injuries as a result of the fire. 

 

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Three Arrested; Guns Recovered After DUII Stop In Northeast Salem (Photo) - 09/11/26

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DATE: Sept. 11, 2026 

 

Three Arrested; Guns Recovered After DUII Stop in Northeast Salem

 

SALEM, Ore. -- Salem Police arrested three people early Friday morning after a DUII traffic stop in northeast Salem led to the recovery of two loaded handguns, including one that had been reported stolen.

 

On September 11, 2026, at approximately 1:07 a.m., officers stopped a car near Silverton Road and Lansing Avenue NE. The vehicle had multiple occupants. Officers determined all occupants were intoxicated, and some were under the legal age to possess alcohol.

 

Brooklyn Clingenpeel, 18, of Jefferson, was arrested on multiple charges including Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants and Reckless Driving. The remaining occupants were detained for Minor in Possession of Alcohol.

 

During the investigation, officers located two loaded handguns in the vehicle. As a result, Alfredo Lopez Delgado, 18, of Salem, was lodged at Marion County Jail on multiple charges including Theft in the First Degree, Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, and a Criminal Arrest Warrant. A 15-year-old boy from Salem was also arrested on multiple charges including Unlawful Possession of a Firearm and was lodged at the Marion County Juvenile Detention Center.

 

The investigation is ongoing.

 

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Three Arrested; Guns Recovered After DUII Stop In Northeast Salem (Photo) - 09/11/26

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 
DATE: Sept. 11, 2026 

 

Three Arrested; Guns Recovered After DUII Stop in Northeast Salem

 

SALEM, Ore. -- Salem Police arrested three people early Friday morning after a DUII traffic stop in northeast Salem led to the recovery of two loaded handguns, including one that had been reported stolen.

 

On September 11, 2026, at approximately 1:07 a.m., officers stopped a car near Silverton Road and Lansing Avenue NE. The vehicle had multiple occupants. Officers determined all occupants were intoxicated, and some were under the legal age to possess alcohol.

 

Brooklyn Clingenpeel, 18, of Jefferson, was arrested on multiple charges including Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants and Reckless Driving. The remaining occupants were detained for Minor in Possession of Alcohol.

 

During the investigation, officers located two loaded handguns in the vehicle. As a result, Alfredo Lopez Delgado, 18, of Salem, was lodged at Marion County Jail on multiple charges including Theft in the First Degree, Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, and a Criminal Arrest Warrant. A 15-year-old boy from Salem was also arrested on multiple charges including Unlawful Possession of a Firearm and was lodged at the Marion County Juvenile Detention Center.

 

The investigation is ongoing.

 

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Salem Police Investigate Homicide In Northwest Salem - 09/01/26

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DATE: September 1, 2026 

 

Update | 3:30 p.m.

 

Update: Salem Police Make Arrest in Northwest Salem Homicide

 

SALEM, Ore., -- The Salem Police Department has made an arrest in connection with the shooting that occurred near Taggart and Wallace Roads NW on August 30, 2026.

 

On September 1, 2026, at approximately 11:32 a.m., SWAT personnel served a search warrant in the 1300 block of Wallace Road NW. The suspect, a 16-year-old male from Salem, surrendered without incident and was taken into custody.

 

Violent Crimes Unit detectives recovered a handgun during the search. The suspect will be transported to the Yamhill County Juvenile Detention Center after processing and lodged on charges including Murder in the Second Degree, Unlawful Use of a Weapon, and Unlawful Possession of a Firearm.

 

The victim and the suspect were known to each other, and the shooting appeared to be an isolated incident.

 

This is the second homicide investigated this year by the Criminal Investigations Section and the only one involving gun violence.

 

Further inquiries should be directed to the Polk County District Attorney’s Office.

 

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Previous Release – September 1, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 
DATE: September 1, 2026

 

Update | 9:00 a.m.

 

Update: Salem Police Identify Victim in Northwest Salem Homicide

 

SALEM, Ore., -- The Salem Police Department has identified the victim in the shooting that occurred near Taggart and Wallace Roads NW on August 30, 2026, as Jeremiah Elijah Rojas, 26, of Salem.

 

The Department extends its deepest condolences to the victim’s family during this difficult time.

 

The investigation remains active and ongoing. Detectives from the Violent Crimes Unit continue to work diligently to gather information and bring resolution to this case.

 

Further inquiries should be directed to the Salem Police Public Information Office.

 

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Original Release – August 31, 2026 at 9:54 a.m.

 

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DATE: August 31, 2026

 

Salem Police Investigate Homicide in Northwest Salem

 

SALEM, Ore.-- On August 30, 2026, at approximately 11:17 p.m., Salem Police responded to a report of a shooting near Taggart and Wallace Roads NW.

 

When officers arrived at the scene they found a deceased adult male. The incident appears to be isolated, and there is no known threat to the public at this time.

 

No arrests have been made and the investigation is ongoing. Detectives from the Violent Crimes Unit are actively working the case.

 

Further inquiries should be directed to the Salem Police Public Information Office.

 

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Salem Police Investigate Homicide In Northwest Salem - 09/01/26

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 
DATE: September 1, 2026 

 

Update | 3:30 p.m.

 

Update: Salem Police Make Arrest in Northwest Salem Homicide

 

SALEM, Ore., -- The Salem Police Department has made an arrest in connection with the shooting that occurred near Taggart and Wallace Roads NW on August 30, 2026.

 

On September 1, 2026, at approximately 11:32 a.m., SWAT personnel served a search warrant in the 1300 block of Wallace Road NW. The suspect, a 16-year-old male from Salem, surrendered without incident and was taken into custody.

 

Violent Crimes Unit detectives recovered a handgun during the search. The suspect will be transported to the Yamhill County Juvenile Detention Center after processing and lodged on charges including Murder in the Second Degree, Unlawful Use of a Weapon, and Unlawful Possession of a Firearm.

 

The victim and the suspect were known to each other, and the shooting appeared to be an isolated incident.

 

This is the second homicide investigated this year by the Criminal Investigations Section and the only one involving gun violence.

 

Further inquiries should be directed to the Polk County District Attorney’s Office.

 

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Previous Release – September 1, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 
DATE: September 1, 2026

 

Update | 9:00 a.m.

 

Update: Salem Police Identify Victim in Northwest Salem Homicide

 

SALEM, Ore., -- The Salem Police Department has identified the victim in the shooting that occurred near Taggart and Wallace Roads NW on August 30, 2026, as Jeremiah Elijah Rojas, 26, of Salem.

 

The Department extends its deepest condolences to the victim’s family during this difficult time.

 

The investigation remains active and ongoing. Detectives from the Violent Crimes Unit continue to work diligently to gather information and bring resolution to this case.

 

Further inquiries should be directed to the Salem Police Public Information Office.

 

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Original Release – August 31, 2026 at 9:54 a.m.

 

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DATE: August 31, 2026

 

Salem Police Investigate Homicide in Northwest Salem

 

SALEM, Ore.-- On August 30, 2026, at approximately 11:17 p.m., Salem Police responded to a report of a shooting near Taggart and Wallace Roads NW.

 

When officers arrived at the scene they found a deceased adult male. The incident appears to be isolated, and there is no known threat to the public at this time.

 

No arrests have been made and the investigation is ongoing. Detectives from the Violent Crimes Unit are actively working the case.

 

Further inquiries should be directed to the Salem Police Public Information Office.

 

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