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.
Man broke into south Salem apartment early Sunday, fatally shot occupant and self
Police say Etrien Shively shot and killed Antonio Castilleja before fatally shooting himself while fleeing police. The Salem men, both 21, “were known to one another through their romantic involvement with a woman,” according to a news release.
One dead in shooting, another dies by suicide after police chase in south Salem
A shooting in a south Salem apartment left one man dead early Sunday morning. Police say the suspect led an officer on a vehicle chase before crashing into a business building, where they were found dead of a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
UPDATE: Marion County commissioners approve hiring temporary therapists to fill vacancies
Commissioners on Wednesday unanimously approved adding $2.25 million to a contract with a Tennessee nursing agency to provide temporary telehealth services for the county’s behavioral health programs.
Salem man sentenced to 15 years in prison for shooting at officers in April
Police said in May that Andrew Kjostad, 34, fired shots throughout the Salem area, twice shooting at officers and leading police on a SWAT Team search that ended with one officer shooting him in east Salem.
Salem man sentenced to 20 years in prison for fatally shooting partner in early 2021
Matthew Hansen, 32, shot and killed 32-year-old Amanda Mankins of Salem in January 2021 at a northeast Salem home. Hansen was charged at the time with second-degree murder but pleaded guilty on Oct. 2 to a lesser charge of first-degree manslaughter.
Affordable development with 120 new apartments planned for northeast Salem
Developers say a new Salem housing project will have up to 500 residents. The unique partnership with Seed of Faith Ministries is intended to prevent property management companies from discriminating against Black residents.
UPDATE: Councilors approve sidewalk repair guidelines
During their Monday, Oct. 23 meeting, the Salem City Council approved a grant for case workers for people who are homeless, and opted to further discuss proposed changes to the sign code.
Salem man sentenced to life in prison for 2018 fatal shooting at east Salem bar
Lucias Harris, 44, shot and killed an unarmed Tyler Longacre, 21, after Longacre fled from a shooting involving multiple people at Bar Fly’s Grill in 2018.
Salem man charged with attempted aggravated murder following shootout with police
Jose Corral-Zavala, 21, started a gunfight with police after they stopped his vehicle with spikes, state police said. He then fled in a minivan that stopped nearby before a Polk County Sheriff’s Office deputy fatally shot the driver, Isaac Oceguedo, 18.
EVENTS: Celtic New Year, harvest festivals on tap for Salem’s weekend
Get an early start on celebrating Halloween, watch a roller derby bout and learn about the Mid-Willamette Valley’s bees and butterflies this weekend in Salem.