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.
Snow, slippery roads expected in Salem starting Monday night
The National Weather Service’s winter weather advisory will be in place from 10 p.m. Monday through 10 a.m. Tuesday.
Man found guilty of murder in 2021 hotel shooting
Antonio Soto, 34, shot and killed 21-year-old Davontae Smith at a northeast Salem hotel in June 2021. Authorities have provided little information about the shooting.
Police seeking tips in 2019 shooting at Pine Street Pub in case that has gone cold
Over three years after a shooting at the bar left a woman dead and a man injured, police now say a third person was shot during the incident.
Salem clinic using medication to treat addicted inmates at Marion County Jail
Ideal Option began providing medication-assisted treatment at the jail in early January, paid for by $924,000 state grant from Measure 110 funding.
Salem police will start recording Monday with body cameras
The Salem Police Department will require that all patrol officers and detectives working in the field have body-worn cameras, to the tune of $400,000 a year.
YOUR GOVERNMENT: Marion County commissioners consider 2023 legislative priorities
Commissioners on Wednesday, Feb. 8 will also consider adding funding to a contract with the Oregon Health Authority for operating public health services, such as disease prevention and education.
Isaac’s Room to expand program for youth with new grant
Program leaders say the $250,000 recently awarded by Marion County will help create around a dozen new jobs in Salem for divested teens and young adults involved with Isaac’s Room, which seeks to provide life skills and mentorship.
City fair offers guidance in Spanish on housing assistance, grants
The city of Salem's resource fair on Tuesday will also provide information about growing a business and applying for a job at the city.
Salem man arrested for stabbing, attempted carjackings in grocery lots
Roberto C. Chacon is accused of stabbing another person and trying to steal two cars early Monday morning. He previously served prison time for a 2017 stabbing.
DA releases harrowing account of robbery, pursuit and a fatal police shooting in south Salem
A man described by relatives as mentally ill went on a rampage in south Salem in January, ultimately firing at police as a school bus and Cherriots bus idled nearby. A grand jury ruled Salem police were justified in killing Michael J. Compton.