Ardeshir Tabrizian
Ardeshir Tabrizian has covered the justice system and public safety for Salem Reporter since September 2021. As an Oregon native, his award-winning watchdog journalism has traversed the state. He has done reporting for The Oregonian, Eugene Weekly and Malheur Enterprise.
UPDATE: Motorcyclist fires guns in front of police investigating stolen bikes, 4 arrested
Police arrested three adults and one teenager after a stolen motorcycle investigation resulted in gunfire, a vehicle chase and one motorcyclist crashing.
Family remembers kind, loving boy killed in south Salem shooting
Hector de Jesus Gonzalez Mendoza, 16, was shot and killed on June 23 in a south Salem neighborhood. His family has received little information about his death.
Salem man accused of pulling gun at Riverfront Park, dealing fentanyl
Salem police said they seized two handguns, two sets of brass knuckles, alprazolam tablets and fentanyl from Alex T. Morgan, 38. He is accused of pointing a gun at another person at Riverfront Park on Tuesday.
Third suspect, 15, accused of robbing south Salem US Market at gunpoint
A 15-year-old boy was arrested Wednesday on accusations that he robbed the US Market on southeast 12th Street. Two other people were arrested last week for the same robbery.
Cause of grass fire Tuesday in Geer Park under investigation
The Salem Fire Department is investigating what caused a fire Tuesday evening that burned just under a half-acre of grass at Geer Park in southeast Salem.
SAFETY GUIDE: Triple-digit temperatures expected in Salem this July Fourth weekend
Temperatures are expected to surpass 100 degrees in Salem this Fourth of July weekend. Concerns of fire danger will increase over the next month, according to the National Weather Service.
Governor revokes over 20 commuted prison sentences from Salem area
Over 20 criminal defendants will serve additional prison or jail time after Gov. Tina Kotek revoked their early release. Prosecutors say the inmates went on to commit new crimes or violate their parole conditions after their sentence was commuted by former Gov. Kate Brown.
Boy, 16, shot Saturday night near downtown Pringle Park Plaza
A 16-year-old boy was hospitalized after being shot in the neck Saturday night in downtown Salem. Police said they have made no arrests.
La policía de Salem describe el trabajo de reducción de la violencia que comenzará este verano
La policía de Salem está planeando patrullas adicionales de dos oficiales dos veces por semana en áreas con más tiroteos y mejor comunicación entre las autoridades de la ciudad y el condado sobre las personas en libertad condicional.
Fired Salem police sergeant accused of misconduct gives up state certification
Jeffrey Keniston first challenged the loss of his police certification before voluntarily surrendering it last week. State officials last year found he used his authority to gain a sexual relationship with a domestic violence victim while employed by Salem.