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.
Salem’s 6th Annual Indigenous Peoples Day event Monday will spotlight Native Americans’ history, legacy
This year’s Indigenous Peoples Day celebration in Salem will retain the same theme as the previous for years – ”resistance is existence.” Organizers say that’s because the lack of diversity and inclusion in local government and schools remains unchanged.
Woman killed, teen injured in collision with dump truck Thursday morning
Police say Jody L. Miehl, 50, was killed in a collision Thursday morning at the intersection of South River Road and South Viewcrest Drive. A 13-year-old passenger suffered non-life-threatening injuries.
EVENTS: Farmers markets, Indigenous celebrations on tap for Salem this weekend
A book sale at the Salem Public Library, early Halloween activities and an Indigenous Peoples Day celebration are among the local events slated for the coming days.
UPDATE: South River Road reopened after fatal south Salem collision
Salem police said Thursday morning that a person was killed in a collision on South River Road involving a dump truck and an SUV. Drivers were asked to find alternative routes.
UPDATE: Marion County commissioners extend mental health screenings at Salem Hospital
Commissioners on Wednesday unanimously approved adding $100,000 to a contract with Salem Health for Marion County’s Psychiatric Crisis Center to continue providing 24/7 mental health screening services at the hospital’s emergency department.
Police identify citizen killed, deputy injured in Polk County shootout Saturday
Late Monday afternoon, the Oregon State Police identified a citizen killed in a gunfight with police two days ago as Isaac I. Ocegueda, 18 of Carlton. The agency said Polk County sheriff’s deputy Mike Smith was also injured in the shootout but otherwise provided little information.
UPDATE: Marion County commissioners approve state money for community corrections
Commissioners on Wednesday voted to accept $27.2 million of state money for overseeing people on probation and post-prison supervision.
EVENTS: Live musical comedy, harvest festival kick off in Salem area
Salem’s events calendar this weekend includes a roller derby bout, an international skateboarding contest and a last opportunity to visit some art shows.
Fired Salem police sergeant accused of misconduct fights loss of license
The state Board on Public Safety Standards and Training on Aug. 31 found Jeffrey Keniston used his authority to gain a sexual relationship with a domestic violence victim. His attorney notified the state on Tuesday that he is challenging the revocation of his license.
City drops legal fight over Salem firefighter’s 2019 cancer death
City leaders said Monday they would not contest survivor benefits for the widow of a former Salem firefighter who died of cancer in 2019.