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.
A place to safely rest becomes a Salem crime scene
Staff and residents at Salem’s Union Gospel Mission said Monday they were praying for the Bend man accused of stabbing 12 people Sunday evening at Salem's largest shelter. Five remained hospitalized Monday.
UGM closed Monday morning following stabbing of employee, 10 shelter guests
All victims of the Sunday night mass stabbing at Salem's Union Gospel Mission survived the attack, according to Mark Hunter, the shelter's community engagement director.
UPDATE: 11 stabbed at Union Gospel Mission downtown, suspect arrested
Salem police said they arrested a “male suspect” accused of stabbing 11 people at the Union Gospel Mission Sunday evening. The agency said it did not know the victims’ conditions as of 9:30 p.m.
Salem man sentenced to 9 years in prison for trafficking fentanyl
Investigators in 2021 seized 23,00 fake pills containing fentanyl, 28 pounds of methamphetamine, 6 pounds of heroin and 15 guns from Rico Rigutto, according to federal prosecutors.
3 teens arrested after Wednesday morning shooting in east Salem
Marion County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested three 17-year-old boys after reports of gunfire around 11 a.m. Wednesday turned up bullet casings on Northeast Silverton Road.
Salem man gets 10 years for shooting death of young relative’s abuser
Julio Sanchez-Sanchez, 38, pleaded guilty to manslaughter for shooting and killing 29-year-old Ricardo Lopez-Cruz, who was previously convicted of attempting to sexually abuse Sanchez-Sanchez’ young relative.
UPDATE: Salem man gets life in prison for killing estranged wife’s boyfriend
Jose Aguilera-Frias ran down and killed Hermilo Mata Jr., his estranged wife’s boyfriend, in a jealous rage on Dec. 22, 2020 in East Lancaster, according to Marion County prosecutors. He must serve at 25 years in prison before being considered for parole.
No more free street parking in downtown Salem starting July 10
Meter stations will soon put an end to around 50 years of free street parking in downtown Salem. Paid street parking will be allowed for up to 12 hours at a time Monday through Saturday, while short-term garage parking will remain free.
What to do in Salem from May 22-28: Memorial Day services, comedy shows, scenic garden
Events in Salem this week include Memorial Day ceremonies, painting classes at the Salem Public Library and The Amazing Bubble Man’s return to the Chemeketa Community College auditorium.
California woman gets 3 years for stealing Salem payroll taxes, Covid relief funds
Jamie McGowen failed to pay the IRS over $700,000 in payroll taxes collected from Al’s Trailer Sales of Salem and stole nearly $1.3 million of federal pandemic relief money, according to federal prosecutors.